Jul 9, 2026
167| What Parish Leaders Can Learn from Faithful Business Leaders | ft. Frank Kelly III
In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson and Tom Corcoran sit down with Frank Kelly III of Kelly Benefits for a conversation about faith, business, leadership, and evangelization in everyday life. Frank shares how his faith moved from his head to his heart during his college lacrosse years, how the Holy Spirit led him back home to Baltimore and into the family business, and how Kelly Benefits has grown with a mission rooted in honoring God and blessing people.
This conversation is a powerful one to share with parishioners, especially those living out their faith in the workplace. Frank reminds us that discipleship is not limited to church ministry. Whether in business, family, athletics, leadership, or everyday conversations, we are invited to love God, love others, and go make disciples.
To learn more about Frank, his story, his speaking, and his books, visit FrankKellyIII.com. Frank’s website includes more about his leadership, faith, family, and business background, as well as access to his books, including Love and Go, Influence and The Creator’s Game, and Look & See.
00:03 – Welcome and introduction to Frank Kelly III
00:43 – Frank shares his background, family, and the start of Kelly Benefits
03:28 – Living an integrated life of faith
04:00 – Frank’s college conversion story through football and lacrosse
08:50 – Missionary work in Japan and hearing God’s call home
11:18 – Baltimore, business, school, lacrosse, and friends
13:11 – Entering the family business on a “one-year” commitment
16:14 – Understanding God’s purpose and our unique purpose
19:29 – The early days of Kelly Benefits and dedicating the business to God
20:53 – Writing a mission statement and building a faith-rooted organization
22:11 – Mission, values, pillars, and Scripture in business
26:43 – Helping employees grow personally and professionally
30:33 – Wellness, generosity, and giving as a witness
32:57 – Stewardship, giving, and Nativity’s teaching on generosity
35:38 – Frank’s books and the message behind Love and Go
39:30 – Why sharing failures matters for leaders
40:03 – What Frank learned from Nativity, Rebuilt, and parish renewal
44:23 – Finding and encouraging the “Franks” in your parish
46:06 – God winks, Rebuilt, and sharing truth with other parishes
48:09 – Where to find Frank’s books and resources
49:36 – The Creator’s Game and coming to know the Creator
50:55 – Final thoughts and closing
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