Tools for Rebuilding: 75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better [NOOK Book]

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In their barn-burning first book, Rebuilt, Michael White and Tom Corcoran shared their story and vision of building better Catholic parishes. Now, in their eagerly-anticipated second book, White and Corcoran lay out seventy-five proven tactics for getting the job done.

Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran know that the fundamental work of the Church is to evangelize--to introduce people to Christ and make them disciples. Still, they're the ...
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Tools for Rebuilding: 75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better

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Overview

In their barn-burning first book, Rebuilt, Michael White and Tom Corcoran shared their story and vision of building better Catholic parishes. Now, in their eagerly-anticipated second book, White and Corcoran lay out seventy-five proven tactics for getting the job done.

Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran know that the fundamental work of the Church is to evangelize--to introduce people to Christ and make them disciples. Still, they're the first to admit: "the difficulty comes when we reach down into the details and get to work." In Tools for Rebuilding, White and Corcoran share seventy-five foundational tactics that helped to rejuvenate their parish. Their candid, hands-on advice gives a clear way forward--one that will make church matter to the people in the pews and that anyone working in parish ministry can implement.

Principles/tactics include:
Get the Right People on the Bus
Christmas Is Over, So Throw Out the Dead Poinsettias
Stop Advertising (Other People's Stuff) in Your Bulletin
Don't Let the Insiders Take All the Good Seats
Just Because It's Slow Doesn't Mean It's Holy
When It Comes to First Communion, Just Surrender
Funerals Are Scud Missiles
Preach the Announcements
Start Getting Rid of Fundraisers
Everything Takes Longer (Than You Think)
Pastor, It's Not All About You
Stop Trying to Make People Go to Church and Make Church Matter
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781594714450
  • Publisher: Ave Maria Press
  • Publication date: 11/25/2013
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 320
  • Sales rank: 240,606
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

Fr. Michael White received his bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Maryland and his graduate degrees in sacred theology and ecclesiology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. After being ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, he worked for five years as personal secretary to William Cardinal Keeler, who was then archbishop. During that time, he served as the director of the papal visit of Pope John Paul II to Baltimore.
During his tenure as pastor at Church of the Nativity, the church has almost tripled in weekend attendance from 1,400 to over 4,000. More importantly, commitment to the mission of the Church has grown, evidenced by the significant increase of giving and service in ministry, and much evidence of genuine spiritual renewal. White is the coauthor of Rebuilt, which narrates the story of Nativity’s rebirth.
The church has almost tripled in weekend attendance from 1,400 to over 4,000. More importantly, the commitment to the mission of the Church has grown, evidenced by the significant increase of giving and service in ministry.
Tom Corcoran received his bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Maryland and completed his graduate work in theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Corcoran has served Church of the Nativity in a variety of roles that give him a unique perspective on parish ministry and leadership. Beginning as a youth minister, Corcoran later held positions as coordinator of children’s ministry and director of small groups.
He currently serves in the position of associate to the pastor and is responsible for weekend message development, strategic planning, and staff development. Corcoran is the coauthor of Rebuilt, which narrates the story of Nativity’s rebirth. When he is not working, Corcoran enjoys spending time with his wife Mia and their six children, who are homeschooled in Parkville, MD.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 6, 2014

    This book is great for any parish group who wants to get their c

    This book is great for any parish group who wants to get their congregation involved in the life of their parish.

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