To be successful, "hospitality" can't just be a one-off program or a momentary interaction. It needs to be the product of a culture of welcome and belonging, and your ministry is the perfect place to start. In this conversation, host Matt Reichert and guest John T. Kyler explore practical ways that you can build a culture of hospitality within your parish ministry. You will hear suggestions, examples, and recommendations for next steps.
It has become increasingly difficult to find enougIt has become increasingly difficult to find enough volunteers. It feels more true than ever that "the harvest is plenty but the laborers are few." Join Matt Reichert, Zack Stachowski, and Jason Prigge as they outline the critical first step in successful recruiting: invitation. The panelists provide practical suggestions and guidance for how to identify and then invite prospective volunteers to join your ministry.
Watch this much-needed webinar for Catholic ministers on how to avoid burnout and manage stress while working in ministry. Led by Jen Hayes Housel and Edwin Walker from the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministries, the webinar provides helpful tools and practices that can help ministers manage negative stressors and proactively avoid burnout. Yes, it is possible to achieve a healthy balance while working in ministry!
The staff and volunteers serving your parish or school are often the backbone of the community. We expect them to perform, but are we leading them well? Are we ensuring they are served, too? Is our relationship one of collaboration or isolation? Topics for this important discussion will include goal setting, managing growth, building professional relationships and building trust, initiating and leading difficult conversations, and more.
It's not the most exciting subject, but it's important. Watch the recording of the Center for Learning webinar, “No time like the present: getting and staying organized,” to hear about practical, accessible strategies to up your organization game. File storage, liturgy outlines, communication, expenses, rehearsal plans, program goals - they’re all covered. Your future self will thank you!
