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89. Healing hearts: music and ministry w/ Jay Jong In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Jon speaks with Jay Jong, Director of Worship for Encounter Ministries. They discuss the importance of music in worship, the role of healing ministries, and how to structure worship events to engage the faithful. Jay shares his experiences with healing services and the impact of authentic worship on parish communities. The conversation emphasizes the need for participati

AI isn’t a threat to ministry—it’s a tool that helps you reclaim time for mission. In this episode, Jon and Thai talk about how parish leaders can start small, build confidence with AI tools, and make the shift from busyness to intentional leadership. TAKEAWAYS You don’t need to be techy to use AI effectively. Start with a Time Audit Worksheet to see where your time goes. Automate or delegate the mundane so you can focus on mission. Visit CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com an

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Thai and Jon discuss challenges and opportunities in church music. They emphasize the importance of beautiful music in worship, the need to cultivate an atmosphere of worship, and the role of men in finding their voice within the church. The conversation highlights practical steps for improving music ministry and engaging parishioners, ultimately aiming to transform the worship experience in Catholic churches. ----------

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast, hosts Thai Hua and Jon Konz discuss the importance of effective preaching in Catholic parishes. They explore various frameworks for crafting impactful homilies, the necessity of prayer in the preparation process, and the importance of practice to improve preaching skills. The conversation also addresses the challenges faced by Catholic preachers and offers actionable steps for enhancing homilies to better engage

If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.   In this episode we discuss 5 essential steps to implement change in your parish. SCRIPTURE USED IN THIS EPISODE Philippians 4:6 Tune into this episode on Tuesday at 3:20pm on Siouxland Catholic Radio 88.1 FM. The show is presented by Briar Cliff University. You can listen to the episode here.

If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.   In this episode we discuss 5 essential steps to communicate change in your parish. If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure   where to start,  Download the free parish health assessment  at   Catholicministryprofessionals.com/freeassessment . It only takes about 5 minutes to fill out and afterward y

If you work for the Catholic church and want to avoid burnout, overcome team dysfunctions, and put more souls in the pews, we’re here to help.   In this episode we discuss three assumptions and best practices for approaching change and the #1 question you need to ask yourself to leverage Jesus’ mission forward.  If you want to transform your parish through your work, but you’re not sure   where to start,  Download the free parish health assessment  at   Catholicministryprofes

Thai and Jon discuss effective strategies for transforming visitors into disciples within Catholic parishes. They emphasize the importance of intentional engagement, creating follow-up systems, and personalizing communication to foster a welcoming environment. The conversation highlights actionable steps that parishes can take to enhance visitor experiences and build lasting connections. Takeaways: Engagement begins with awareness, systems, and communication. Hospitality must

If you feel like you’re carrying the mission alone, this episode will help you shift from doing the work  to building systems and teams that multiply evangelization. You’ll learn practical ways to form others, build simple rhythms, and create sustainable ministry that grows beyond your own time and energy. Visit   CatholicMinistryProfessionals.com  and move from frustration to renewal today. TAKEAWAYS You can’t sustain ministry alone—systems and people multiply impact. Start

Parish meetings can feel like they go in circles —lots of talking, little action, and even less fruit. In this episode, Jon and Thai unpack why so many meetings feel pointless and how to fix them by anchoring every conversation in mission, goals, and accountability. You’ll learn how to move your meetings from maintenance to momentum, where clarity replaces confusion, and every conversation moves your parish closer to making more disciples. TAKEAWAYS Start every meeting with p

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, hosts Thai Hua and Jon Konz discuss the importance of mission-centered friendship...

It can be tempting to see problems as interruptions — something to push through or avoid. But what if problems are actually the places...

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Jon speaks with Zach Rawson, the Director of Youth Ministry and Faith Formation...

Parish ministry isn’t meant to feel heavy. In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals , we talk about how to move from...

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Jon Konz discusses how to overcome stagnation in ministry. He emphasizes the...

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, hosts Thai and Jon engage with Nicole Morse, the new Director of Lifelong Faith...

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals Podcast, Jon delves into the importance of taking action. Often, the biggest...

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, Thai and Jon discuss the concept of sustainable renewal for parish growth. They...

In this episode, we dive into how parishes can align their resources—time, people, and budget—with their mission to drive growth. We...

In this episode of the Catholic Ministry Professionals, hosts Thai Hua and Jon Konz discuss strategies for parish growth, emphasizing the...