RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_e5424872-72f7-4f66-a834-54bd6a4a096c -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:55:05 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/the-ministry-we-share en-US All rights reserved. Exploring the sacred work of leading side by side. Ian White Maher *The Ministry We Share: Exploring the sacred work of leading side by side* is a weekly podcast for lay leaders and church members who believe that ministry belongs to all of us. Rooted in the values of shared leadership and congregational ownership, each episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical tools to help Unitarian Universalist communities—and others like them—thrive through collective care, spiritual depth, and mutual responsibility. e5424872-72f7-4f66-a834-54bd6a4a096c The Ministry We Share: Exploring the sacred work of leading side by side is a weekly podcast for lay leaders and church members who believe that ministry belongs to all of us. Rooted in the values of shared leadership and congregational ownership, each episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical tools to help Unitarian Universalist communities—and others like them—thrive through collective care, spiritual depth, and mutual responsibility.

]]> episodic no Ian White Maher minister@ucmtl.ca false full Reviving the Spark: Rebuilding Lay Leadership in Your UU Church Ian White Maher Gain a deeper understanding of how vibrant congregational life depends on the shared leadership of laypeople and clergy alike. This episode explores why many churches struggle with volunteer burnout, declining engagement, and over-functioning ministers—and offers a hopeful path forward. You’ll hear practical strategies for rebuilding lay leadership, fostering a culture of ownership, and creating structures that truly empower your community. Whether you're a board member, longtime volunteer, or just beginning to find your voice in church leadership, this podcast will give you the tools and inspiration to lead with clarity, courage, and care.

]]> <p>Gain a deeper understanding of how vibrant congregational life depends on the shared leadership of laypeople and clergy alike. This episode explores why many churches struggle with volunteer burnout, declining engagement, and over-functioning ministers—and offers a hopeful path forward. You’ll hear practical strategies for rebuilding lay leadership, fostering a culture of ownership, and creating structures that truly empower your community. Whether you&#39;re a board member, longtime volunteer, or just beginning to find your voice in church leadership, this podcast will give you the tools and inspiration to lead with clarity, courage, and care.</p> c3563258-ee7c-403f-8b1d-d172c0245eaf https://redcircle.com/shows/e5424872-72f7-4f66-a834-54bd6a4a096c/episodes/5a14754a-e618-48f5-b0e7-7f5c9584aefb Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:01:21 +0000 453 false