Grace Akron Pastors Testimonials

Grace Akron Church https://communio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mark-Steller.mov So where Communio comes in is, it’s helping us bridge that gap—that we’re not just reaching these kids and trying to reach the parents, but now we can actually reach the whole family. -Pastor Mark Steller https://communio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Robby-Neidlinger.mov The difference for us when we connected with Communio was the approach they had […]

Ps. Grant Gubser – MT

Mountain View Community Church “When Communio introduced us to the Ministry Engagement Ladder®, always offering a clear next step, everything clicked. Families came to a festival, then to a date night, then to a church.” – Pastor Grant Gubser

Ps. Ronny Marriott, FBC Richardson – TX

In this interview, Dr. Ronny Marriott shares how partnering with Communio gave his church the hands-on guidance they needed to make it a reality. If your church is ready to take the next step in family ministry, this one's for you.

First Baptist Richardson “It was quite an undertaking to develop a family ministry. We just needed some help. Partnering with Communio was like hiring a part-time staff member because they were very hands-on and gave us guidance and direction.” – Dr. Ronny Marriott

Fr. Steve Mattson – Church of Resurrection – MI

Church of the Resurrection “When I learned about Communio through my diocese, I sensed immediately that this was an answer to prayer. The data and testimonials caught my attention, but what truly convinced me was their approach. Since partnering with Communio, our Sunday mass attendance has increased, our parish is bearing fruit, and the parish […]

Ps. Jacob – Asante Church

Asante Church “Before partnering with Communio, our church felt like it was missing something essential. We loved our families, but we didn’t have a clear, practical path for growth. Communio brought a strategic alignment, giving us clarity and purpose to what we were already trying to do.” -Pastor Jacob Stephenson

Ps. Alex – Asante Church

Asante Church “Before Communio, we didn’t have a ministry that focused directly on strengthening marriages or giving families practical support. It became clear that we were missing something essential.” -Pastor Alex Dennis

St. Helen Church

St. Helen Catholic Church https://communio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/communio___mission_pitch_video-1080p.mp4   Discover how St. Helen Catholic Church is transforming lives by strengthening marriages, supporting families, and building lasting connections between the parish, school, and wider community. In this inspiring short film, Fr. Matt DeGance and members of the St. Helen community share how targeted marriage and family ministry has revitalized […]

Ptr. Mark Steller

Grace Akron Church https://communio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mark-Steller.mov So where Communio comes in is, it’s helping us bridge that gap—that we’re not just reaching these kids and trying to reach the parents, but now we can actually reach the whole family. -Pastor Mark Steller

Ptr. Robby Neidlinger

Grace Akron Church https://communio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Robby-Neidlinger.mov The difference for us when we connected with Communio was the approach they had to helping marriages, the premarital counseling, the ongoing engagements, the growth journeys, as well as, in a sense, the rescue opportunities.  -Pastor Robby Neidlinger

Fr. Jaime Zarse

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church https://communio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Fr.-Jaime-Zarse.mov But when I first got there, we only had two weekend Masses, and one of them had like 20 people coming to Mass. Five years later, it was three-quarters full. It was a 60% increase in Mass attendance in five years. If you were to ask us, “Gosh, […]