Jun 11, 2026
163| What Happens When Parish Leaders Gather Together
What happens when parish leaders step away from the daily pressures of ministry and gather together with other pastors, staff, and volunteers who understand the mission and the challenges of parish life?
In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Rebuilt’s own Colleen Droney to talk all things Rebuilt Conference 2027. Colleen shares behind-the-scenes insights from the 2025 conference, stories of parish transformation that happened after teams returned home, and why gathering together in person matters more than ever for parish renewal.
You’ll hear practical advice on who to bring from your parish, why traveling as a team can accelerate momentum, and how the Holy Spirit moved powerfully throughout the last conference. Whether you’re a pastor, staff member, volunteer leader, or parish council member, this conversation will help you begin praying and preparing now for what God may want to do in your parish next May.
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Key Takeaways
- Why in-person connection matters for parish leaders
- How parishes are applying ideas from the 2025 conference
- The breakout session that sparked a thriving young adult ministry
- Why bringing a team creates momentum back home
- How the Holy Spirit shaped the atmosphere of the conference
- Why now is the time to budget and plan for conference attendance
- What pastors and parish leaders can expect from Rebuilt Conference 2027
Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome and episode introduction
00:29 — Colleen’s role at Rebuilt and conference planning
02:52 — Why bringing the conference back mattered
03:59 — The most powerful moments from the 2025 conference
06:42 — Why parish leaders need in-person connection
08:56 — Real parish transformation after the conference
09:22 — The breakout session that sparked “20s on Tuesday”
13:16 — What first-time attendees can expect
15:19 — Letting the Holy Spirit lead the experience
16:24 — How many people should your parish bring?
17:17 — Why bringing a team accelerates momentum
19:27 — Why teams should come early for Sunday Mass
21:44 — Budgeting and planning for conference now
23:59 — Early bird pricing and insider updates
25:30 — Official conference dates and final invitation
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