“And he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.” Luke 9: 2

Initial Goals

• Establish a leadership team of key staff and/or volunteers that help set a vision and carry out strategic action.

• Have a shared encounter with Christ and regularly pray together.

• Have effective and productive meetings.

Ongoing Principles

• Continually reacquire a Biblical worldview, praying to see your parish as Christ sees it.

• Be Reconfigured to Jesus for Mission.   Nurture the characteristics of Trust, Healthy Conflict, Commitment, Accountability, and Attention to Fruit/Outcomes

• Give God the Initiative – become a praying and discerning team.

Diocesan Resources

• Parish Leadership Portal - ToledoParish.org/pastor

• Pastor Accompaniment & Parish Staff Retreats - https://www.toledoparish.org/healthy-parishes

  • Andrew Reinhart - areinhart@toledodiocese.org

Recommended External Resources

• ACTS XXIX: The Three Essential Principles for Renewal in the Church & Leadership Immersive

• Amazing Parish: Parish Coaching & Summit Track 1 on Leadership Teams

• Divine Renovation: Coaching and events to help your parish escape “maintenance mode”

Other Resources

• Leadership Equip Course - An online course designed to transform your parish leadership and build strong teams (Rebuilt)

• Missio Institute: Mission Guiding (Coaching) to equip parishes leaders for mission. 

• Parish Teams - A Revive Parishes course by Pat Lencioni

• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - A book about the five key characteristics of high functioning teams by Pat Lencioni

• The Ideal Team Player - A book about recognizing and cultivating three essential virtues of team members by Pat Lencioni