Episode 95: Parish Transformation: The Power of a Strategic Leadership Team

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In this conversation, Father John Sullivan discusses his experience as a pastor at Holy Redeemer Parish in Chatham, Massachusetts, and the importance of forming a strategic leadership team to enhance parish life. He shares insights on the challenges faced before establishing the team, the benefits of receiving honest feedback, and the steps taken to form a diverse group of individuals with various skills. Father Sullivan emphasizes the role of prayer in decision-making and the value of utilizing resources like coaching to guide the team. He encourages other parish leaders to recognize and engage the gifts of their community members to strengthen their parishes.

 

Takeaways

• The strategic leadership team provides essential feedback.
• Choosing team members who genuinely support the parish is crucial.
• Rebuilding the parish is an ongoing process for all communities.
• Prayer should be integral in forming leadership teams.
• The team assists in vision casting and long-term planning.
• Diverse skills within the team enhance decision-making.
• Coaching can provide valuable guidance in team formation.
• Engaging community members can lead to increased participation.
• People in the pews are eager to contribute their gifts.
• Networking with other parish leaders can provide new insights.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Father John Sullivan and His Parish

02:59 - The Formation and Benefits of a Strategic Leadership Team

06:10 - Challenges and Steps in Building the Team

09:03 - Utilizing Resources and Coaching for Team Development

11:55 - Final Thoughts on Leadership and Community Engagement

 

Keywords

strategic leadership team, parish leadership, community engagement, church management, Rebuilt Conference, leadership challenges, team formation, parish growth, feedback in leadership

 

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