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🇺🇸Made For Mission: Owensboro
Made for Mission: Owensboro is a one-day regional gathering created to inspire and equip priests and parish leaders to embrace the Church’s missionary identity with renewed passion and purpose.
Hosted in partnership by Alpha USA Catholic Context and Divine Renovation, this event is rooted in the conviction that every parish has the potential to be a catalyst for spiritual renewal in its local community.
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Meet the speakers
Fr. Tom Clegg
Fr. Tom Clegg, pastor of St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg, Indiana, was ordained in 1990 as a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He has served as an Associate Pastor, Pastor, High School Instructor, and Fire Department Chaplain over his 35 years of priesthood. He is passionate about parish renewal and keeping people connected to God and the Church. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, leading pilgrimages, and occasionally playing Texas Hold ’em.
Marlene Stammerman
Marlene Stammerman is the Director of Evangelization at St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg, Indiana. She has 38 years of experience in pastoral ministry in the Catholic Church. Having served in parish, deanery, diocesan, and national ministry, she has been committed to journeying with people as they discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and find their spiritual home in the Catholic Church.
Dan McCarty
Dan McCarty serves as the National Associate Director of Alpha in a Catholic Context for Alpha USA. Since joining Alpha in 2020, Dan has held key leadership roles with both Alpha Ireland and Alpha USA, including Network Director for the Great Lakes Region and Culture Director. He now works closely with parishes and dioceses across the country to envision, equip, and support evangelization through Alpha, including leading Alpha’s growing Diocesan Partner network. A lifelong Hoosier, Dan lives in Indianapolis with his wife and children and is a member of St. Simon the Apostle Parish.
Angie Glendinning
Angie Glendinning is the US Regional Lead with Divine Renovation Ministry. She has over fifteen years of parish leadership experience and serves on her local parish’s Leadership Team. She lives in Concord, New Hampshire, with her husband.
Clint Campbell
Clint Campbell is a dynamic Christian artist and motivational speaker who is dedicated to sharing the message of hope found in Jesus Christ and the transformative power of His Church. Combining musical talent and engaging storytelling, Clint connects with audiences of all generations and captures their attention to the very end
Dr. Jeff Andrini
Dr. Jeff Andrini serves as the Director of the Office of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Diocese of Owensboro. He is a graduate of Marquette University and has advanced degrees from Loyola University, St. Joseph College, and the Catholic Theological Union. He has served in full-time parish and consulting ministries since 1990.
Breakout Sessions
Explore Alpha
Explore Alpha with Dan McCarty and Marlene Stammerman – Join us for an introductory session designed to unpack the mission, vision, and purpose behind Alpha—and the “why” that fuels it all. Discover how Alpha creates a safe, welcoming space for guests to explore life’s big questions through honest conversations about faith and meaning.
Welcoming and Community through Music
Welcoming and Community through Music with Clint Campbell – this session will discuss practical ways to deepen faith and build community through music. Ideal for parish leaders, you’ll learn strategies to enhance your music ministry and create a welcoming environment for all. Leave with actionable ideas to transform your parish through song!
Parish Small Group
Parish Small Group with Dr. Jeff Andrini- Community, Formation, Impact! We all know small groups are an essential tool in adult faith formation and parish culture renewal… Come learn a systems approach to effectively promoting, launching and growing a vibrant parish culture through small groups.
Leading through a Team
Leading through a Team with Angie Glendinning and Fr. Tom Clegg – Leadership is challenging but with a team you can find more joy and fruitfulness in your leadership. Learn what a leadership team looks like and who makes good team members in this session. Plus, hear Fr. Tom’s experience of leading out of a team in his own parish.
