Douglas Leal

Author, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant

Lector training

Douglas’s unique lector training style draws on his years of experience as a professional actor and director, his ministry as a liturgist, and work as a consultant and trainer.  Author of the skill-building book for lectors, Stop Reading and Start Proclaiming!, Douglas helps lectors bring a renewed passion to their ministry while learning practical techniques for real proclamation. 

Click Lector Training for more detailed information.

Improv workshops and performances

Douglas is the artistic director of the Ad Hoc Players, a Christian improv troupe.  Douglas and the Ad Hoc Players lead workshops teaching ministers and educators how to use improvisational theater games in their work.  The Ad Hoc Players are also available for performances. 

Improv is a great resource for ice-breakers, community building, focusing activities, and more.  And it’s a lot of fun for ministers and participants alike!

Click Improv for more detailed information on workshops and shows.

Speaking and consulting services

Douglas is an accomplished and dynamic speaker who excels in conveying material in an engaging style to professional and non-professional audiences alike.  He is available to speak on a variety of topics in spirituality, faith formation, liturgy, and other areas.

Douglas is also available as a consultant to parishes and communities in many areas including staff and volunteer development, management, liturgy, and faith formation.  Douglas has over 15 years of experience in management consulting and organizational development. 

Click Speaking & Consulting for more information.