PARISH REVITALIZATION PATHWAY
This simple truth lies at the heart of every vibrant parish. Our mission is to form disciples of Jesus Christ who not only follow Him but also joyfully invite others to do the same.
Through intentional prayer, authentic accompaniment, and a renewed commitment to evangelization, we are called to move beyond simply receiving the faith to actively living and sharing it. We are not meant to be passive consumers of parish life, but active participants in Christ's mission—welcoming others, building relationships, and helping them encounter Jesus.
The Parish Revitalization Pathway equips pastors and lay leaders to assess their parish's unique strengths and opportunities, renew their approach to ministry, and develop a clear, actionable plan for growth. Together, you will create the conditions for making disciples, strengthening your parish community, and fostering lasting spiritual renewal.
"Disciples make disciples."
Phase I: Discovery, Goal Setting & Priority Alignment
The KPC team invests this time to assess the current landscape of your parish and help the leadership team set the top 2-3 strategic pastoral priorities for the next 2 years (e.g., communications, school-parish integration, evangelization, stewardship and annual offertory, hospitality, disciple-making ministries). We achieve this through on-site leadership interviews (up to 3 total), listening sessions with key leaders (e.g., staff, Finance Council, Parish Council, School Board), and review of data from the parish (and school, if applicable). KPC will also review internal communications processes (e.g., staff communication, ministry leader communication, calendar management, communication ownership, reducing duplicated efforts, ministry alignment) and use web-analytics to assess current communication channels and reach of each one. This information will be compiled into a comprehensive “Discovery Report” for ongoing reference. Time frame: 4 weeks
What you receive: Discovery summary with recommended strategic priorities to guide future planning for the next 12-18 months
Phase II: Charism and Identity Refresh
To ensure your parish effectively proclaims the gospel to both current and future parishioners, and evangelizes all who live within your boundaries, KPC will work with your team to develop a message platform that includes your mission, identity, and key message pillars. This process develops language that reflects and reinforces your parish’s specific charism and mission, providing a guide for all key parish leaders to communicate with clarity and alignment. KPC will incorporate the message platform into a brand refresh and visual style guide to further reinforce your parish’s identity. Time frame: 12 weeks
What you receive:
Brand Message Platform that includes brand promise, brand story, and brand signature
Key message pillars to aid future content development
Brand refresh and visual style guide (if applicable)
Phase III: Integrated Revitalization Plan Development
KPC will prepare a 12-18 month parish revitalization plan to coordinate messaging that extends beyond transactional communication about events and activities, towards a more transformational, spiritual engagement with the community. This plan is designed to help your parish bring others to Jesus Christ and His Church by raising awareness in your local community, highlighting stories of faith and parishioner participation, and sharing the joy and hope of the gospel. KPC will create an outline for integrated message alignment and benchmarks for parish growth. Time frame: 4-6 weeks
What you receive:
Integrated message alignment (print, digital, and social)
Written parish revitalization plan covering the next 12-18 months
Planning and placement calendar for strategic messaging at key points in the liturgical year
Benchmarks for evangelization and parish growth
Storybank options for consideration
Expand Your Impact
Below are a variety of additional services that may complement the phases outlined above. This work would be budgeted separately based on each parish’s situation.
Implementation & Toolkit Development (e.g., well-designed tools, such as website and eNews design, graphic support, and internal communication systems designed to help teams grow and share accountability)
Website Redesign & Digital Experience
Executive Coaching & Leadership Development for Pastors (e.g., first-time pastors or pastor transitions, culture, staffing, organizational behavior, change management, communications and/or stewardship strategies, personal well-being)
Crisis Communications Training &/or Support
Optional Quarterly Review after Implementation (e.g., accountability check-ins to evaluate progress and identify opportunities to refine the plan over time)
“We are partnering with KP Consulting Group, one of the most trusted and sought-after Catholic consulting and marketing firms in the United States. This partnership is especially meaningful to us because Katie Pesha, the founder of KP Consulting Group, is a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Cottleville. Her team brings both professional excellence and a deep, personal understanding of our parish’s heart and mission.”
FR. BRIAN FISCHER, Pastor, St. Joseph Cottleville Parish
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