Catholic Ministry Professionals

Jon Konz
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If you work for the Catholic Church and want to put more people in the pews hit subscribe. Each week, we’re sharing tips and tricks to help you communicate more effectively, work more efficiently, and grow more intentionally as a professional Catholic minister. Become the leader your parish needs and build a thriving church community.

  1. 3d ago

    152. How do you change your parish one conversation at a time?

    We all spend time looking for the right program, the right budget, or the right moment. The lowest barrier to change in your parish is already in your hands — one conversation, one person, one hour. Make transformation actionable.  Download the Three Conversations That Transform Parish Culture for FREE at catholicministryprofessionals.com/culture.

    24 min

  2. May 28

    REPOST: 3. How do you change the culture of your parish?

    Your parish probably has a mission statement, and nobody knows what it is. Jon breaks down why that happens — and shares a concrete formula to fix it. This is one of our most-listened-to episodes. Download The 3 Conversations That Transform Parish Culture at catholicministryprofessionals.com/culture.

    30 min

  3. May 20

    151. How do you protect the soul of a Catholic institution? w/ Dr. Matthew Draud

    You're making the decisions. You're watching the budget. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, you need to make sure the mission is still driving the ship. Dr. Matthew Draud, President of Brier Cliff University, breaks down how Catholic leaders keep Christ at the center when the pressure to survive starts pulling in a different direction. Download the Parish Culture Assessment tool at catholicministryprofessionals.com/culture.

    42 min

  4. May 13

    150. What Brings Lapsed Catholics Home? w/ Shannon McGraw Carr

    Find out what it takes to reach the Catholics your parish doesn't even know it's missing. Listen to the full conversation with Shannon McGraw-Carr. Reclaim time for discipleship at CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com/timeaudit

    41 min

  5. May 6

    149. Stop keeping the peace

    Most parish leaders can name the tension between staff members. It's what we do next that matters. Download the free Parish Leader's Clarity Map and name the one thing you've been avoiding that would change everything — catholicministryprofessionals.com/clarity

    21 min

  6. Apr 29

    148. How Do You Boost Engagement at Your Parish?

    Every parish wants more engagement. Few can define what that means. If you can't measure it, you can't move it. Let's break down the three things you need to do to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real change in your parish.  Download the free Parish Team Alignment Checklist and bring it to your next team meeting — catholicministryprofessionals.com/team

    13 min

  7. Apr 24

    147. Reach Them Before They Walk Through the Door w/ Isaac Summers

    Bulletins inform. Emails remind. But a magazine mailed to someone's home says — we thought about you. Jon Konz sits down with Isaac Summers of Decided Excellence Catholic Media to talk about how one apostolate is reaching the unchurched and unifying merged parishes. Real hospitality starts before they show up. Reclaim time for what matters. Download the free Time Audit at catholicministryprofessionals.com/timeaudit.

    46 min

  8. Apr 17

    146. From Chasing to Leading: Accountability That Moves the Mission Forward

    Good people. Good intentions. But somewhere between this week's meeting and next — nothing happens. In this episode, Jon and Thai give you three things to fix that: clear expectations, a visible short list, and a predictable check-in rhythm that makes accountability feel like a team — not a trap. Structure doesn't replace love. It protects it. Download the free Parish Team Alignment Checklist and bring it to your next team meeting — catholicministryprofessionals.com/team

    26 min
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If you work for the Catholic Church and want to put more people in the pews hit subscribe. Each week, we’re sharing tips and tricks to help you communicate more effectively, work more efficiently, and grow more intentionally as a professional Catholic minister. Become the leader your parish needs and build a thriving church community.

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