If you're a leader invested in the future of your church, listen to this podcast! Get leadership insights directly to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/huntleyleadership/newsletter-sign-up ___ You can listen to the podcast weekly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6 Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS Subscribe on YouTube ⇥ @huntleyleadership ___ Work with Huntley Leadership! Contact us to inquire about coaching or speaking ⇥ https://www.huntleyleadership.com/contact-us Visit our course website ⇥ https://courses.huntleyleadership.com ___ Connect with Huntley Leadership! Connect on LinkedIn ⇥ / huntleyleadership Follow on Twitter ⇥ / ron_huntley Follow on Instagram ⇥ / huntleyleadership Follow on Facebook ⇥ / huntleyleadership Subscribe to this YouTube channel ⇥ @huntleyleadership ___ QUESTION: What kinds of videos and podcasts would you like to see from us? ___ Summary In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, host Ron Huntley discusses the pressing issue of parish downsizing and the challenges faced by churches today. He explores the reality of declining attendance, the burdens placed on priests, and the emotional toll on parishioners. Huntley emphasizes that downsizing is not the only solution and shares inspiring stories of parishes that have successfully renewed their mission through visionary leadership and community engagement. He calls on church leaders to redefine their identity, embrace change, and take bold steps towards renewal, encouraging lay leaders to play an active role in this transformation. The episode concludes with a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to remain committed to their mission and not to give up.