Feed My Sheep: Formation in Leadership & Walking Together in Ministry

Ministry is beautiful. And it is heavy.

Whether you’re newly ordained, long into your calling, or just beginning to explore ministry, the spiritual, pastoral, and practical demands can feel overwhelming.

Feed My Sheep is a ten-month online leadership formation program created to support those carrying the work of ministry in today’s Church. It offers a place to reflect on your call, strengthen your skills, and connect with others who understand both the joy and the weight of leadership.

Over the course of the program, we’ll explore important elements of ministry through scripture, tradition, and lived experience. Each session gives space to breathe, practical tools to try, and real conversations for the realities of your ministry life.

This is a space to be equipped, encouraged, and reminded that you are not alone.

I’m hosting several information sessions to share about the program, and would love to have you.

Register for a free info session here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKOIYKA1g3HxKf-JJReCiYTYHmrS26LLsbgEU2qS51T9Xj-w/viewform?usp=header

Join us on Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7651929052?pwd=SUZqdlUyNkMzRk1haE9rSGE1TmNxUT09
Meeting ID: 765 192 9052
Passcode: 98765

June 23 at 7:00 PM MT
July 3 at 4:00 PM MT
July 15 at 1:00 PM MT
August 9 at 7:00 PM MT

Who is Feed My Sheep for?

This program is for anyone discerning or living into ministry leadership, including:

Ordained Clergy who are balancing sacramental care and the day-to-day demands of a parish
Seminarians who are preparing for the lifelong call of pastoral service
Lay leaders who are coordinating ministry, leading outreach, or guiding formation
Anyone longing for leadership formation that is practical, spiritually grounded, and connected to real ministry life

What to expect

Feed My Sheep runs from August 2025 through June 2026, with two cohort options to meet you where you are.

Sunday Cohort

For Catholic Clergy and Seminarians

Meets once a month on Sunday afternoons
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM CT
Hosted online through Zoom
Focuses on integrating pastoral formation with the practical realities of parish life

Wednesday Cohort

For Ordained Clergy, Lay Leaders in ministry, and ministry staff from any Christian tradition or ministry

Meets once a month on Wednesday afternoons
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM CT
Hosted online through Zoom
Focuses on shared leadership in churches, schools, healthcare, and non-profit ministry organizations

Each session includes:

A short reading in advance (no more than 20 pages)
A teaching presentation from Leah or a guest
Guided time for reflection and discussion
Handouts and Practical Tools for leading in ministry

Participants will also have the option to schedule one free 30-minute coaching session during the year. These one-on-one conversations are there to support your growth in leadership and ministry practice.

Topics we’ll explore

Leading through conflict and change
Building collaborative ministry teams
Navigating operations and administration
Stewardship and vision for mission
Personal resilience and sustainable leadership

Why it matters

This is more than any online training course. It’s a community of people who care about serving well, who know the challenges, and who want to keep learning with honesty and hope.

You’ll leave with practical tools, new insight, and a sense of support in your leadership. You’ll also have a few more people in your corner.

Meet Leah

Leah Perrault has spent almost twenty years walking alongside church leaders and faith communities. She began her work as Director of Pastoral Services in the Diocese of Saskatoon (2007-2015), then moved into Catholic healthcare, serving in senior leadership at Emmanuel Care and as Director of Mission at St. Paul’s Hospital (2015 – 2021). Then, she moved to Southwest Homes (2021-2025), a secular non-profit supporting people with disabilities in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. In the summer of 2025, Leah begins as Executive Director of Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre in Cochrane, Albert. For more than 20 years, Leah has been a writer, speaker, and facilitator who brings warmth, wisdom, and lived experience to the work of formation at both personal and organizational levels..

Register now

The full program cost is $1500 per person and includes all sessions, materials, and three coaching conversations.

Register by July 18 to receive an early bird discount of $50
Groups of two or more from the same church or organization receive $250 off per person
Additional coaching sessions are available throughout the year for $50 each
If cost is a concern, financial assistance is available. Just let us know in the registration form.