The strength of a church is not found in its programs, buildings, or even the charisma of its leadership. It is found in the hands… Read More »The Biggest Mistakes Churches Make When Recruiting Volunteers—And How to Fix Them
The work of the church is driven by people who dedicate their time and energy to serve. Yet, the greatest challenge in equipping them for… Read More »Personality Matters: How to Match Volunteers with the Right Roles
The heart of the church is not just found in its pastors or leadership team but in the hands and feet of those who give… Read More »Creative Ways to Appreciate Your Church Volunteers (Without Breaking the Budget)
The Silent Crisis in Ministry Service In every thriving church, there are those who tirelessly serve—faithful individuals who greet at the doors, teach children, lead… Read More »Church Volunteer Burnout Is Real—Here’s How to Stop It Before It Starts
The purpose of church outreach is to step out into the community around you and draw people into faith and fellowship. Outreach events help you… Read More »3 Steps to Make Church Outreach Events Easier
If you live in or near a college town, you’re familiar with the regular flow of students into and out of your community. Depending on… Read More »The Missed Mission Field: Connecting With College Students in Your Community
The new year brings hope and rejuvenation to our spirits as we reflect on what we learned from last year, applying this knowledge to our… Read More »5 Questions Your Church Can Ask to Help You Build Your Roadmap for Growth in 2025
When January rolls around, people of every age look for fresh starts, new habits, and positive changes they can make to help them have a… Read More »4 Steps to Increase Church Engagement in the New Year
While loneliness and related mental health challenges seem overwhelming to us, there are many basic actions our Catholic church can take. Some dioceses, such as… Read More »How the Church Can Respond to the Issue of Loneliness
Life is loud. It’s not just blaring car horns on busy interstates or the endless pings of notifications. It’s also the low-level but persistent sounds… Read More »Embracing Silence, Finding Peace: A Catholic Perspective
Parish Renewal The Office of Parish Renewal in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is one of four offices that comprise the Institute for Evangelization. “Our office… Read More »Equipping parishes to evangelize. Julie St. Croix discusses how the holistic ministry makes use of technology in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
The ACST American Beliefs research of nearly 15,000 respondents provided provocative data regarding the state of religious beliefs and practices in the United States. I… Read More »What do Catholics Seek in a Parish? Follow up ACST Research
