Sharing personal stories on video is tough. Here’s how I make the ask.

A person’s personal journey is just that… personal. Anna Kampa has a background in human services, so she’s especially aware that not everyone is ready to share their stories on camera. But as the Director of Stewardship and Development at the Diocese of Saint Cloud, she also knows the best way to show the impact of their ministries, and garner even more support, is to share these personal journeys.

We asked Anna about her process and considerations for asking a person to share their story on camera. Anna also shared a brilliant resource that she uses to hear directly from parishioners to make sure the video topics address their needs.

Anna was the project manager for the Annual Appeal videos in 2024 and 2025.