Thursday May 28, 2026
161| Tim Glemkowski on A Call to Rebuild the Church
What does real renewal in the Church actually require right now?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Tim Glemkowski of Amazing Parish alongside Tom Corcoran for a conversation rooted in both experience and conviction. Tim shares the heart behind his recent white paper Rebuild My Church: A Call for Renewal and reflects on what he’s seeing across parishes today.
Together, they explore why renewal must take root in the parish, what happens when we focus only on attracting people without transforming culture, and how leaders can stay focused on what truly moves the needle.
This episode is both a challenge and an encouragement. Renewal is possible—but it won’t happen by accident.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
- The story behind Tim’s white paper and why this moment matters
- Lessons from the National Eucharistic Revival and what it revealed about leadership
- Why bringing people back to Mass isn’t enough on its own
- The critical role of parish culture in retaining and forming disciples
- How clarity and focus—not complexity—lead to real movement
- The tension leaders face between ambition and faithfulness
- Why renewal happens locally, one parish at a time
Key Takeaway:
Renewal doesn’t come from adding more—it comes from clarity about who God is calling your parish to become, and the courage to act on it.
If you’re looking for a practical next step in building a culture of generosity in your parish, download Raising Givers: 6 People Who Can Help from Church Money and start identifying the key people who can move your mission forward: https://download.rebuiltparish.com/raisinggivers
Links & Resources:
- Tim’s White Paper: Rebuild My Church: A Call for Renewal
- Amazing Parish: https://amazingparish.org
- Tim’s Radio Show (Relevant Radio)
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