With over 40 years of ministry experience, Bob Schrimpf brings a passion for inspiring Catholics to move beyond simply practicing their faith to actively living it and sharing it with others. As Director of Western Expansion for Evangelical Catholic, Bob works with pastors, parish leaders, and Catholic communities to ignite a missionary spirit, form disciples, and transform parishes from maintenance to mission.
A nationally recognized speaker and workshop leader, Bob has delivered keynotes and presentations for Young Life, Life Teen International, Steubenville Youth Conferences, diocesan conferences, and countless parish gatherings across the country.
Blending humor, personal stories, Scripture, and practical wisdom, Bob challenges audiences to deepen their relationship with Christ, discover their baptismal calling, and become missionary disciples who bring the Gospel into everyday life.
His message is simple: People, not programs, make disciples.
Ministry can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be frustrating, exhausting, and discouraging, especially when our efforts don't seem to bear fruit. Sometimes, even the most dedicated ministry leaders need a fresh perspective, encouragement, and someone who understands the challenges they face.
With over 50 years of ministry experience and a Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Bob Schrimpf brings a wealth of practical wisdom, spiritual insight, and proven leadership experience to those serving the Church. His work with Evangelical Catholic, Life Teen International, Young Life, Steubenville Youth Conferences, and dozens of parishes and dioceses across the country has given him a unique perspective on what helps ministries thrive and what often holds them back.
Through personalized coaching, Bob accompanies pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, and individuals seeking to renew their passion, overcome obstacles, and rediscover their calling. His approach is relational, honest, encouraging, and grounded in the conviction that fruitful ministry begins with authentic discipleship.
You don't have to navigate the challenges of ministry alone. Sometimes a fresh perspective can make all the difference.
Even the most dedicated ministry teams can lose sight of their mission amid the demands of everyday ministry. Sometimes, the greatest step forward is taking time to step away, reconnect with Christ, rediscover your purpose, and refocus on what matters most.
With over 50 years of ministry experience, Bob Schrimpf has helped parishes, dioceses, ministries, and organizations clarify their vision, strengthen their teams, and renew their commitment to the mission of evangelization. Through his work with Evangelical Catholic and decades of leadership in ministry, Bob brings a unique combination of spiritual insight, practical experience, and an understanding of what makes ministry truly fruitful.
Whether facilitating a staff retreat, leading a strategic visioning session, or helping a parish move from maintenance to mission, Bob creates an environment where teams can pray together, have honest conversations, identify obstacles, and establish clear priorities for moving forward.
His approach is simple: Renew the mission. Unite the team. Clarify the vision. Focus on what bears fruit.
Because successful ministry isn't about doing more things. It's about faithfully doing the things God is calling us to do.
