Called to Lead Podcast

In this episode of Called to Lead, Dr. John Rinaldo welcomes John Poitevent, the founder and director of Great Catholic Parishes. With over 30 years of ministry experience and a background in organizational leadership development, John spends his days coaching pastors and parish teams through the painful but necessary shift from systemic burnout to sustainable missionary growth.

Together, they dig into the strategic side of local ministry. John breaks down the four foundational practices that make parishes thrive and shares practical advice on how to build a healthy staff culture, how to master the "Sunday experience" to engage visitors, and how to transition a parish from a mindset of maintenance to one of active mission.