Capital Gazette intern shares 'appreciation' for being alive after mass shooting

Why Church Interns Are More Valuable Than You Think

Interns are costly. But in a healthy church, the cost is worth it.

How to Mentor Ministry Interns

By Darrel Girardier Pouring into your intern is one of the most important things you can do in your internship program. Mentoring your intern should be viewed as a blessing and help to shape and define their calling by you showing them your own calling to ministry. Overcommunication Is Key When mentoring an intern, it […]

What is a Mass Intention?

From the days of the early Church it has been common practice to offer Mass

Why do priests wash their hands during Mass?

The priest does not wash his hands because they are dirty, but to signify a spiritual meaning.

What my young daughter gets out of Mass (even when she’s crying)

Watching my daughter learn from others has taught me I should not underestimate my daughter, my church or my God.

4 Reasons Why Every Church Budget Should Include a Capital Reserve Line Item

In personal finances, we all know how important it is to have an emergency fund. Unforeseen, costly events happen. Sometimes they are relatively small—a tire goes flat or a washing machines stops working. Sometimes they are big—a job is lost. Having money set aside for these purposes is key to financial health. But what about churches? Churches face a similar predicament that, we as individuals, face. Capital reserves are funds set aside, specifically for facility improvements or repairs. And su

Do You Pray and Wait…or Wait and Pray?

How do you make decisions? Are you a shoot from the hip sort of person, or do you have more of the slow and methodical mindset? Our lives are full of moments where we are given the opportunity to a…

Is It Pastor's Appreciation or Depreciation?

However, in my years of ministry, I have noticed a pattern of depreciating the pastor throughout the year that appears to go unnoticed by many. And what I mean is that over time, individuals within a congregation can begin to demonstrate a lack of honor for their pastor that usually only deepens with time. But I hope you are like ... Read More

‘The sacrament of confession is alive and well’

For Catholics, the sacrament of reconciliation offers the opportunity to lift a weight off their ...

Should women preach at Mass?

How to Leave MS-13 Alive

Gang members who left the notorious gang by embracing God give us clues about how to mitigate its influence.

Who is Mission Alive?

Since our community has grown over the last year, we thought we would tell you a little bit more about who Mission Alive is. Mission Alive is a church planting/church renewal organization that trai…

7 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Lead Pastor

Most lead pastors don’t hear these words enough. So send them a card, say it personally, or even just send an email saying thanks for who they are and what they does.

Is it wrong to leave Mass after Communion?

I am saddened when I see a large number of people leaving our parish church immediately after receiving Holy Communion. I always believed we were to stay until we received the final blessing. Am I …

How New Parents Keep Their Love Alive and Well

Like it or not, life as a parent is not always baby snuggles and Instagram moments. As a facilitator of the Bringing Baby Home workshop, I have the privilege of witnessing couples see each other in a new way, through a window that is more clear and authentic than before.

How to improve your experience of the Mass

Christopher Carstens offers advice on deepening your devotion during the Mass

How to Keep Small Group Vision Alive

Transitioning is hard, but keeping the small group vision healthy after years of doing cell ministry is even harder. Lead pastors must be aware of it and make sure they are reinvigorating the vision when it starts to leak.