Building a Welcoming Church / Fr. Jerry | Ep.20 Magnified Ministries Podcast

In this episode of Magnified Ministries Podcast, we sit down with Fr. Jimmy from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview. From the importance of saying yes instead of no, to creating a parish that feels like a home rather than just a house, Fr. Jimmy shares wisdom from his years of leadership in the Church.We talk about what it takes for new pastors and church leaders to thrive, how liturgy and music bring a community together, and why welcoming language matters so much in helping people feel like they belong. Fr. Jimmy also reflects on the challenges facing the Church today, secularization, loss of tradition, and the need for creative ways to renew faith, while highlighting the hope he sees in programs like Renew My Church and in the global voice of Catholic leaders who stand with the poor and vulnerable.Whether you’re a young adult, a parish leader, or simply someone looking to grow deeper in faith and community, this conversation is full of encouragement and practical insight.👉What do you think: what’s the most important quality a parish or church leader needs today?#MagnifiedMinistries #CatholicPodcast #FrJimmy #FaithCommunity #ParishLife #CatholicLeadership #CatholicFaith #YoungAdultCatholics #CatholicChurch.