FATHER TOM ECKERT, C.S.C, REFLECTS ON THE WAY CEA HELPED HIM ACHIEVE HIS DREAM OF A FULL SCHOOL, HIS BOARD MEMBERSHIP, AND THE ROLE OF MISSION IN ALL THINGS WITH COLLEEN MCCOY-CEJKA, DIR. OF PARTNERSHIPS AT CEA

28/09/2020 25 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10
FATHER TOM ECKERT, C.S.C, REFLECTS ON THE WAY CEA HELPED HIM ACHIEVE HIS DREAM OF A FULL SCHOOL, HIS BOARD MEMBERSHIP, AND THE ROLE OF MISSION IN ALL THINGS WITH COLLEEN MCCOY-CEJKA, DIR. OF PARTNERSHIPS AT CEA

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Father Tom Eckert, C.S.C., describes his journey from Deacon to pastor and beyond.  Along the way, he revived St. John Vianney Catholic School through a convergence of mission-driven inspiration and tax credit magic.  Fr. Tom shares the story of his journey, talks about former CEO Paul Mulligan as a mentor, and why he became a CEA Board Member and gives advice to school leaders regarding the partnership with CEA.  Finally, he reflects on God’s grace, the importance of listening, and the awe of life’s gifts and mysteries.

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