In the Gospel, Jesus fed 5,000 with only five loaves and two fish. After the crowd was satisfied, there were 12 wicker baskets left over. God provides the abundance. In each episode of this podcast, we will explore, with pastoral leaders and development professionals, all the many ways God meets the spiritual and temporal needs of our parish communities, our Catholic schools and the diocesan church. And not only meets those needs but provides in abundance.
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THE LATEST EPISODE
EPISODE 49: Inside the Diocese: Approvals, Guardrails, and how to Partner Well
David Kimbell, Chief Financial Officer, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
This month, Twelve Wicker Baskets sits down with David Kimbell, Chief Financial Officer of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, for an inside look at how diocesan leadership approaches growth, governance and stewardship. Serving a rapidly expanding mission diocese in Northwest Florida, Kimbell shares how strong financial systems, transparency and thoughtful guardrails actually fuel, rather than restrict, evangelization. We explore the relationship between finance and development, how parishes can partner well with the diocese, and why healthy processes are essential for sustainable growth.
The conversation goes beyond budgets and building projects to examine the deeper theological vision behind Catholic stewardship. Drawing on his work with the University of Notre Dame Eucharistic Culture Project, Kimbell reflects on church property as “built theology,” the importance of mission-driven storytelling in fundraising and the irreplaceable role of authentic pastoral leadership. From practical approval processes to generational vision, this episode offers diocesan and parish leaders a compelling framework for aligning financial discipline with the Church’s ultimate mission: bringing people into communion with Christ.
Guest: David Kimbell
Title: Chief Financial Officer, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
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ABOUT THE HOST, CHRISTOPHER BEAUDET
President of Diocesan Engagement for the Steier Group
Twelve Wicker Baskets host Christopher Beaudet hails from Massena, New York. He obtained a B.A. in History and Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame; a Master of Divinity and an M.A. in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Saint Thomas (Saint Paul, MN); a License (J.C.L.) and Doctorate in Canon Law (J.C.D.) from the Catholic University of America; and an M.A. in History from Boston College. Previously, Christopher served as Vice Rector for Administration at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity of the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Chiefly responsible for engaging the hierarchy and diocesan leaders across the United States and Canada to address fundraising needs, Christopher gains familiarity with the unique pastoral context of each diocesan Church, assists in identifying and defining their funding needs, and then orchestrates the Steier Group’s design and implementation of planning studies and capital campaigns to address them.
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Inside the Diocese: Approvals, Guardrails, and how to Partner Well with David Kimbell
Inside the Diocese: Approvals, Guardrails, and how to Partner Well with David Kimbell
Fundraising for the Mission of Catholic Education with Kimberly Begg
Fundraising for the Mission of Catholic Education with Kimberly Begg
The Art of Joyful Giving with Audrey Kintzi
The Art of Joyful Giving with Audrey Kintzi
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