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How To Start Building Real Student Leadership

As we closed out the live stream, one of our student leaders messaged me. She was observing the Mass from home due to the inclement weather but had a...

What Is The Value Of A Volunteer?

After our Confirmation class on Sunday, I ask my team to stay online for a few minutes to debrief and check-in. Most weeks, that time is filled with...

Black Catholics

Why Racism Is A Conversation Leaders Need To Have

Last June, I wrote a post Why Racism Is A Ministry Issue. I remember after I wrote it feeling good as if I had finally taken action to fight this…

Why Ministry Leaders Need A Wellness Plan

I know this might sound a little personal, but my pants are feeling a little tight. It’s all those holiday cookies that I consumed without question....

How To Shut It Down During The Holidays

It’s been a long year, and as Christmas approaches, I’m looking forward to shutting it down. I have to be honest, I have not been great with taking a...

Three Truths About Small Group Leading

It was quiet, a little too quiet for me. As an extrovert, I have a hard time with awkward pauses; I wouldn’t say I like the thought that the...