The Transformative Power of Small Groups

Fr. Michael White is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore; the pastor of Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland; and the cofounder of Rebuilt Parish--an organization designed to rebuild parishes for growth and health.

White is the coauthor of the bestselling book Rebuilt--which narrates the story of Nativity's rebirth--in addition to The Transformative Power of Small Groups; Tools for Rebuilding;Rebuilding Your Message; The Rebuilt Field Guide; ChurchMoney; Seriously, God?; Rebuilt Faith; and the best-selling Messages series for Advent and Lent.

During White's tenure as pastor at Church of the Nativity, the church has almost tripled in weekend attendance. More importantly, commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church has grown, demonstrated by the significant increase in giving and service in ministry and much evidence of genuine spiritual renewal.

White earned his bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland and his graduate degrees in sacred theology and ecclesiology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

In 2023, White and Tom Corcoran were honored by Pope Francis with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award for outstanding service to the Church and the pope.