Step 1 Create Margin for Mission: No doubt the life of a priest is busy and demanding. You never get “time off” from being a priest. That’s why it’s important to create margin in your days so you can be the best spiritual father God has called you to be for your children.
Step 2 Form a Parish Discernment Team: You carry great responsibilities on your shoulders. Too often pastors feel like they are alone. But this doesn’t have to be the case-nor should it, after all Jesus Christ didn’t establish the Church on his own. Effective pastors surround themselves with committed team members who support, encourage, help discern and advocate for his vision for the parish. We call this team the Parish Discernment Team.