parish transformation

Confronting the Ghost of St. John Vianney: A Vision for Modern Parish Life

Is the ideal of priesthood stuck in the past? I love the saints—especially guys like St. John Vianney—but trying to imitate their circumstances can leave today’s priests feeling defeated before… Read More

When Missionaries Stall-out: My Clear Path Talk at SEEK 2025

Why would a parish packed with on-fire disciples feel stagnant? You’d think that if you put a dozen former FOCUS missionaries in one parish, it would explode with fruitfulness—but almost… Read More

Coach’s Corner 21: Hope – The Church’s Key to Renewal

What if real cultural change is just 15% away—and we’re closer than we think? In this Coach’s Corner, I’m diving into something that’s been really stirring in my heart: hope.… Read More

The Four Ways Forward: Becoming an Apostolic Parish in a Post-Christian World with Susan Windley-Daoust

Parish renewal is the buzzword of the moment—and with it comes an overwhelming array of resources and ministries. So how do you cut through the noise to find what will… Read More

Measuring Faith: How Data and Devotion Are Revitalizing Sacred Heart Parish

What does it take to build a thriving, faith-filled parish? In this episode, I sit down with Father Jamie Zarse, pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Shawnee, Kansas, to unpack… Read More

From Comfort Zones to Mission: Transforming Parish Mindsets Through Lifelong Learning

How can we help others shift from a maintenance mindset to a missional one? It starts with prayer and reflection but also requires creating an environment where people feel safe… Read More

A Clear Path: Making Missionary Disciples in a Parish

Many of you listen to the EquipCast because you want to feel confident sharing your faith. We try to provide practical tools for this, and so we talk a lot… Read More

Missional Amnesia

Have you ever used a Catholic buzz word like missionary disciple or missional church and received blank looks in return? It’s a surprising experience, but the reality is many Catholics… Read More