The Rebuilt Parish Podcast exists to equip pastors and parish leaders to help make church matter in their community.
The Rebuilt Parish Podcast
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The Rebuilt Parish Podcast exists to equip pastors and parish leaders to help make church matter in their community.
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June 25, 2026
165| Rachel Herbeck on Evangelization, Young Adults, and The Next Generation
Young adults are searching for truth, belonging, and something deeper than what the culture is offering. In this episode, Melissa Wilkinson welcomes Rachel Herbeck from Renewal Ministries for a conversation about reaching Gen Z and young adults with the Gospel. Rachel shares what she is seeing in the next generation, why many young people are becoming more open to the Church, and how parishes can be ready to welcome them. She talks about the importance of authentic community, clear proclamation of Jesus Christ, and meeting people where they are. From coffee shops and gyms to homes, small groups, and parish life, Rachel reminds us that evangelization is not extra. It is part of being Catholic. This episode will encourage parish leaders to look beyond programs and begin creating real pathways of welcome, relationship, and discipleship. Learn more about Renewal Ministries: renewalministries.net Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and introduction02:03 Rachel’s story and her work with Renewal Ministries04:37 What young adults are looking for today09:14 Why Gen Z is becoming more open to faith12:04 Why young adults are really looking for Jesus14:29 The power of a simple welcome18:55 How Renewal Ministries helps young people encounter Christ20:38 Small groups, adoration, run clubs, and real relationship22:41 Meeting young adults where they already are25:44 Evangelization in coffee shops, gyms, and everyday life36:29 Walking with people for the long haul41:51 Encouragement for pastors and parish leaders46:47 Where to learn more about Rachel and Renewal Ministries To join the Rebuilt Conference insiders list and be the first to hear about early bird pricing, speakers, and event updates, visit rebuiltparish.com/conference. Rate, Review, & Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! “I love the Rebuilt Podcast! It’s helping my parish make strides in parish renewal!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more people just like you, take steps towards parish renewal and making disciples. Be sure to give us 5 stars, write a review and share what you loved most about the episode! https://www.rebuiltparish.com/ facebook.com/rebuiltparish instagram.com/rebuiltparish https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebuilt-parish/ https://www.youtube.com/@rebuiltparish Gen Z, young adults, Catholic young adults, Catholic evangelization, parish evangelization, reaching young adults, Catholic parish renewal, Renewal Ministries, Rachel Herbeck, young adult ministry, Catholic discipleship, Catholic podcast, Rebuilt Parish Podcast, parish leadership, Catholic parish leadership, Catholic Church, Catholic faith, Catholic youth ministry, next generation Catholic, Catholic community, parish hospitality, Catholic ministry, evangelization, discipleship, missionary discipleship, Catholic Gen Z, young Catholics, Catholic young women, Be Love Revolution, prayer, Scripture, adoration, Catholic small groups, parish life, Catholic pastors, parish staff, Catholic leaders, Church renewal, encounter Jesus, welcome ministry, Catholic parish growth, Catholic inspiration, faith and culture, returning to Church, young adults coming back to Church
June 18, 2026
164| From Good to Great: A Parish Renewal Story
What happens when a parish team comes to the Rebuilt Conference, takes time to dream together, and then chooses to act on what God is stirring? In this episode, Melissa Wilkinson talks with Chris Kozlowski from St. Isidore Parish in Michigan about how his parish and family of parishes came to the Rebuilt Conference in 2025, invited Tom Corcoran and David Makela to lead a strategic offsite, and eventually entered Rebuilt coaching. Chris shares the intentional steps their team took, the leadership rhythm they are building, and the early signs of growth they are already seeing. Want to be part of what’s next? Join the Rebuilt Conference insiders list at rebuiltparish.com/conference to be the first to hear about early bird pricing, speaker announcements, event updates, and everything you need to start planning who from your parish should be in the room. If your parish feels stuck, encouraged but unsure where to begin, or ready to move from inspiration to action, this conversation offers a clear and hopeful path forward. In This Episode Why St. Isidore wanted to move from “good” to “great” How 10 leaders from a family of parishes came together for Rebuilt Conference Why the road trip became part of the team’s formation What stood out at the conference, from volunteers to hospitality to message series Why the team invited Rebuilt to lead a strategic offsite How coaching helped create accountability, rhythm, and momentum The measurable growth St. Isidore has seen through message series Chris’s encouragement for parish leaders who feel stuck Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:23 St. Isidore’s parish context 01:28 Why “good” was not enough 02:11 Coming to conference as a family of parishes 04:47 Making the road trip intentional 06:21 Seeing the Rebuilt model come alive 08:02 What stood out in the sessions 09:52 Debriefing and dreaming on the ride home 11:36 Inviting Rebuilt to lead a strategic offsite 13:23 Building a leadership rhythm 15:54 The value of one-on-one conversations 16:53 Moving from offsite to coaching 17:26 How coaching creates accountability 20:27 Early growth through message series 22:29 Building toward small groups 23:54 Advice for parishes that feel stuck 26:10 How God has been at work 28:45 Closing encouragement and next steps Key Takeaways Bring your team, not just one person. St. Isidore brought 10 leaders from across their family of parishes to the Rebuilt Conference, which helped create shared vision and energy. Use travel time intentionally. Chris turned the road trip to and from the conference into a time for honest conversation, dreaming, and debriefing. Conference inspiration needs a next step. After returning home, the team knew they needed more than a great experience. They invited Rebuilt to lead a strategic offsite. An outside voice can help unlock momentum. Tom and David helped the team identify priorities, build action steps, and establish a leadership rhythm. Coaching creates accountability and alignment. Meeting every other week with David and Adrian has helped the team celebrate wins, name challenges, and keep moving forward. Small steps can lead to measurable growth. St. Isidore saw roughly 12–13% year-over-year growth at their Sunday evening Mass after introducing a message series. Renewal takes discipline. Chris compares parish renewal to becoming a professional athlete. Vision matters, but so do sacrifice, hard work, coaching, and intentional practice. Call to Action Ready to take a next step like St. Isidore? To learn more about bringing Rebuilt to your parish for a strategic offsite, email Colleen@rebuiltparish.com. To join the Rebuilt Conference insiders list and be the first to hear about early bird pricing, speakers, and event updates, visit rebuiltparish.com/conference. Rate, Review, & Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! “I love the Rebuilt Podcast! It’s helping my parish make strides in parish renewal!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating a
June 11, 2026
163| What Happens When Parish Leaders Gather Together
What happens when parish leaders step away from the daily pressures of ministry and gather together with other pastors, staff, and volunteers who understand the mission and the challenges of parish life? In this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Melissa Wilkinson sits down with Rebuilt’s own Colleen Droney to talk all things Rebuilt Conference 2027. Colleen shares behind-the-scenes insights from the 2025 conference, stories of parish transformation that happened after teams returned home, and why gathering together in person matters more than ever for parish renewal. You’ll hear practical advice on who to bring from your parish, why traveling as a team can accelerate momentum, and how the Holy Spirit moved powerfully throughout the last conference. Whether you’re a pastor, staff member, volunteer leader, or parish council member, this conversation will help you begin praying and preparing now for what God may want to do in your parish next May. Be sure to join the conference insiders list so you can be the first to hear speaker announcements, conference updates, and early bird pricing details. https://rebuiltconference.com/ Key Takeaways Why in-person connection matters for parish leaders How parishes are applying ideas from the 2025 conference The breakout session that sparked a thriving young adult ministry Why bringing a team creates momentum back home How the Holy Spirit shaped the atmosphere of the conference Why now is the time to budget and plan for conference attendance What pastors and parish leaders can expect from Rebuilt Conference 2027 Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome and episode introduction00:29 — Colleen’s role at Rebuilt and conference planning02:52 — Why bringing the conference back mattered03:59 — The most powerful moments from the 2025 conference06:42 — Why parish leaders need in-person connection08:56 — Real parish transformation after the conference09:22 — The breakout session that sparked “20s on Tuesday”13:16 — What first-time attendees can expect15:19 — Letting the Holy Spirit lead the experience16:24 — How many people should your parish bring?17:17 — Why bringing a team accelerates momentum19:27 — Why teams should come early for Sunday Mass21:44 — Budgeting and planning for conference now23:59 — Early bird pricing and insider updates25:30 — Official conference dates and final invitation Rebuilt Conference, Catholic parish conference, parish renewal, Catholic leadership, church leadership, parish growth, Catholic ministry, Rebuilt Parish Podcast, parish staff training, Catholic evangelization, discipleship, parish transformation, church conference, Catholic pastors, ministry conference Rate, Review, & Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! “I love the Rebuilt Podcast! It’s helping my parish make strides in parish renewal!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more people just like you, take steps towards parish renewal and making disciples. Be sure to give us 5 stars, write a review and share what you loved most about the episode! https://www.rebuiltparish.com/ facebook.com/rebuiltparish instagram.com/rebuiltparish https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebuilt-parish/ https://www.youtube.com/@rebuiltparish
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