Episode 105 | Revitalizing Catholic Parishes: Bishop Adam Parker on Discipleship & the Rebuilt Movement | ft. Bishop Adam Parker

In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish podcast, Bishop Adam Parker shares his insights on the Rebuilt movement, the challenges facing parishes today, and the importance of community engagement and discipleship. He discusses his personal experiences with the Church of the Nativity Parish and emphasizes the need for creativity and support from bishops and diocesan leaders in revitalizing parishes. The conversation highlights the significance of the Eucharist in parish renewal and the excitement surrounding the upcoming Rebuilt Conference, where leaders will gather to learn and network for effective parish transformation.

 

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Takeaways

• Many parishes struggle to channel energy into a focused discipleship path despite having numerous ministries.
• The role of bishops is to encourage creativity in parish leadership while adhering to Catholic discipline.
• The pandemic has sparked creativity in how parishes engage their communities.
• Networking at conferences allows parish leaders to share best practices and learn from each other.
• A small core group of engaged parishioners can drive transformation in a parish.
• There is a growing hunger for a relationship with Jesus Christ in society today.
• The Eucharist is central to parish life and renewal efforts.
• Parish transformation is a journey that requires patience and collaboration.
• Rebuilt coaching can help parishes avoid common pitfalls and accelerate their transformation process.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Bishop Parker and Rebuilt Movement

03:02 - Experiencing Transformation at Nativity Parish

06:04 - Challenges Facing Parishes Today

09:08 - Supporting Pastors and Parish Leadership

11:59 - The Importance of the Eucharist in Parish Renewal

15:01 - Excitement for the Rebuilt Conference

17:58 - Networking and Learning from Each Other

20:57 - Encouragement for Parish Leaders

23:45 - Advice for Overwhelmed Pastors

27:01 - Final Words of Hope and Encouragement

Keywords

Bishop Parker, Rebuilt Movement, parish transformation, church revitalization, discipleship, Eucharist, community engagement, parish challenges, leadership support, Rebuilt Conference

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