Episode 79: Post-COVID Parish Finance: How One Priest Doubled Contributions

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Resources: 

Church Money, by Fr. Michael White & Tom Corcoran - https://a.co/d/e7Vq7RV 

Finance & Stewardship Equip Course: https://www.rebuiltparish.com/finance-equip-course 

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Summary

In this conversation, Father Paul MacNeil shares his unique journey to the priesthood, including a pivotal encounter with Mother Teresa. He discusses the financial challenges faced by his parish and the strategies he implemented to foster a culture of stewardship and giving. 

Through community engagement and a focus on discipleship, Father Paul has seen a significant increase in parish contributions, emphasizing the importance of joy in giving. He also highlights the need for transparency in parish finances and the positive impact of fostering a sense of gratitude among parishioners.

Takeaways

• Father Paul's journey to priesthood was influenced by Mother Teresa.
• Financial challenges in the parish were significant, especially post-COVID.
• Implementing stewardship strategies led to a doubling of parish contributions.
• Community engagement is crucial for building a positive church reputation.
• Transforming the culture of giving requires a focus on joy and discipleship.
• Transparency in finances helps parishioners understand the importance of their contributions.
• Father Paul emphasizes the need to reach people out of joy, not need.
• Generosity wins when the community feels involved and valued.
• The importance of prayer and intentionality in financial discussions.
• Future plans include continued focus on stewardship and community engagement.

Keywords

priesthood, stewardship, parish finance, community engagement, giving culture, financial strategies, church money, discipleship, fundraising, church growth

Sound Bites

"I became a priest because Mother Teresa said so."

"Our collection has almost doubled."

"We give because we're disciples and it's joy."

Chapters

00:00 - Journey to the Priesthood

04:54 - Financial Challenges in the Parish

09:49 - Implementing Stewardship and Financial Strategies

14:47 - Community Engagement and Positive Impact

19:53 - Transforming the Culture of Giving

25:01 - Future Plans and Continued Growth

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