Episode 93: The Power of Vision in Parish Renewal featuring Tom Corcoran

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In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish podcast, Melissa and Tom discuss the critical role of vision in parish growth and renewal. They explore how to develop a clear vision, communicate it effectively, and engage staff and volunteers in the process. The conversation highlights the importance of inspiration from events like the Rebuilt Conference and offers practical strategies for sustaining the vision amidst daily demands. Tom emphasizes that everyone has a vision and encourages parish leaders to articulate and share it with their communities.

 

Takeaways

• Vision is a preferred future that everyone has.
• Clarifying vision helps align the parish community.
• Vision motivates people to take action.
• Developing a vision involves concrete steps and collaboration.
• External inspiration can shape and evolve a parish's vision.
• Communicating the vision requires repetition and storytelling.
• Engaging volunteers with the vision is crucial for buy-in.
• Focus on those who are willing to move with the vision.
• Sustaining the vision means integrating it into daily routines.
• Don't be intimidated; everyone can develop a vision.

Sound Bites

"Vision is a preferred future."

"Everybody has a vision."

"Get as concrete as you can."

"Imagine what could be and should be."

"Don't be intimidated by vision."

 

Chapters

00:00 - The Importance of Vision in Parish Growth

03:02 - Steps to Develop a Clear Vision

05:58 - Inspiration from the Rebuilt Conference

08:56 - Communicating the Vision Effectively

12:09 - Engaging Staff and Volunteers with the Vision

16:02 - Sustaining the Vision Amidst Daily Demands

 

Keywords

parish growth, vision, community engagement, Rebuilt Conference, church leadership, communication strategies, volunteer engagement, church mission, community impact, parish renewal

 

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