The Mission Driven Parish

This practical guide offers a blueprint for Catholic parish renewal from a pastor who has successfully revitalized his own community, providing concrete strategies for lay empowerment, evangelization, and structural reform. Brennan tackles the essential pillars of parish life with refreshing clarity, addressing everything from worship and governance to justice initiatives and youth engagement without relying on empty rhetoric or abstract theology. His approach demonstrates how ordinary parishes can transform into dynamic centers of faith that actually meet people where they are in contemporary society.

What distinguishes this work is its actionable framework—Brennan doesn't just diagnose problems but provides the specific tools and mindset shifts needed for meaningful change at the local level. Parish leaders, clergy members, and engaged laypeople will find particularly valuable insights on creating welcoming communities that balance tradition with innovation. The result is an empowering resource that reimagines what's possible when Catholics take ownership of their faith community's mission.