Brad Bursa is director of evangelization at Stella Maris Family of Parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He has been a catechetical leader in diocesan, parish, and school settings since 2008. He is the author of Because He Has Spoken to Us (2022). Brad and his wife, Katie, have seven children.
""I have survived Catholic ministry for over twenty years. If I had a copy of Surviving Catholic Ministry twenty years ago, I could have thrived in those twenty years as well. In any case, whether you are just beginning your ministry or you are a grizzled veteran, this book is an essential manual for not just surviving but actually thriving in your work for the kingdom!"" --Sean Ater, director, Center for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Cincinnati ""The Catholic Church is beautiful, but at this unique time in history she is hurting--broken, you could even say. One of the main ways you see this is in the people who work for her; the state of lay ministry is bleak. Surviving Catholic Ministry is a timely response, offering solid principles to help those who might find themselves treading water, beginning with the foundation of a renewed prayer life."" --Jim Beckman, president, Impact Center