What actually changes when a parish moves from trying different ideas… to truly aligning everything around mission?
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Gail Rayos, who has experienced parish renewal from both sides. After years serving as a pastoral associate at St. Mary Magdalen in Florida, Gail walked through Rebuilt coaching with her parish. Now, she’s helping other parishes do the same as a coach.
This conversation is filled with practical insight and honest reflection. Gail shares the hesitation many parishes feel before coaching, the moment things began to shift, and how a renewed commitment to small groups and leadership transformed their parish culture. More than anything, she offers encouragement that renewal doesn’t mean starting from scratch. It means reconnecting what’s already there and moving forward with clarity.
Learn how your parish can grow wider and reach more people:
What would it look like for your parish to move from maintaining to reaching those who are not yet engaged?
Download the Grow Wider Self Evaluation:
https://download.rebuiltparish.com/widerevaluation
Interested in coaching for your parish?
Reach out to:
natalie@rebuiltparish.com
bill@rebuiltparish.com
If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a pastor or team member who is carrying the weight of parish leadership. You are not alone, and renewal is possible.
https://www.rebuiltparish.com/
