Tools for Rebuilding: 75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better

by Michael White, Tom Corcoran

Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran know that the fundamental work of the Church is to evangelize--to introduce people to Christ and make them disciples. Still, they're the first to "the difficulty comes when we reach down into the details and get to work." In their barn-burning first book, Rebuilt , White and Corcoran shared their story and vision of building better Catholic parishes. Now, in their eagerly anticipated second book, Tools for Rebuilding , they lay out seventy-five proven tactics for getting the job done.

In Tools for 75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better , White and Corcoran share seventy-five foundational tactics that helped to rejuvenate their parish. Their candid, hands-on advice gives a clear way forward one that will make church matter to the people in the pews and that anyone working in parish ministry can implement.

Principles/tactics

Genres: Religion

297 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 2013

Reviews

[Edward]

For those serious about changing the paradigm and practices of their parish to embrace evangelism, I recommend this book for its practicality. I took exception to the authors' approach to baptismal preparation. I believe there is room for evangelism and deepening one's faith, when offered in a broader context of welcome and relationship-building.

[Christopher]

Like the book it follows, I enjoyed this work by White and Corcoran about various methods and practices capable of restoring vitality to parish life. Some suggestions struck me as more feasible and applicable than others, but on the whole I appreciated the wisdom they offered, as well as a sense of the trial and error through which they gained it. A good, insightful body of material to guide my parish ministry this summer.

[Sandy]

Required reading for work. I did not learn much more than I did from their first book, although re-reading their ideas and perspectives does remind me of what we have to work on. Would recommend for others in pastoral ministry in a parish setting.

[Ruth]

3.5 stars How to build a Catholic parish in the image of a Protestant mega-church. Full review 11/15/13 at http://rannthisthat.blogspot.com/2013...

[Maria Pane]

So far I really like this book! Lots of insight on what works in my parish and how my pastor thinks and works. Love my church! Glad it's growing and keeping up with the times!

[Chris Lee]

Some good practical information.

[Lee]

It was good but I'm not sure there was much which wasn't in the first book.

[mary m miller]

Building the kingdom

Great read for anyone looking for practical ways to draw their parishioners closer to Christ and fulfilling our mission of building the kingdom.

[Lynn]

Excellent practical suggestions and advice for anybody who wants to help make their parish a place of welcome.

[Bruce Wilkinson]

Offers some wonderful and thought provoking ideas to rebuilding life within a parish's faith journey.