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Evangelization
Why Are We Named After “Mark 5:19”?
Why Mark 5:19? In fact, what IS Mark 5:19? When it was clear to us that the Lord wanted me to leave diocesan ministry and step into direct parish support for evangelization, it was a joy to say yes. But…
The Top 10 Misconceptions About Parish-Based Evangelization
(No flashing sign or soapbox required!) “Evangelization means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. At its essence are the proclamation of…
Welcome Those Living with Disabilities to Church…With More than a Parking Space
19% of people in the USA live with disabilities, and the vast majority of people living with disabilities in the United States are unchurched.* Does that shock you? It once shocked me. A story made it clear: for many years,…
20 Ways for your Parish to Pre-Evangelize this Summer
A few hours before it is officially summer! While this is a time when parishes tend to “slow down” on programs because people are often vacationing, and can’t commit to a 5-8 week commitment outside of Mass. (Except for youth…
Faith Formation
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Apost0lic Parish
Mapping the Mission: Understanding Your Parish’s Given Mission Field
In today’s rapidly evolving religious landscape, our Catholic parishes face unique challenges in fulfilling their evangelical mission. Together, we can discover how to effectively serve both parishioners and the broader community by understanding the true nature of our mission fields….
20 Ways for your Parish to Pre-Evangelize this Summer
A few hours before it is officially summer! While this is a time when parishes tend to “slow down” on programs because people are often vacationing, and can’t commit to a 5-8 week commitment outside of Mass. (Except for youth…
How is Your Parish Inviting People to Consider Becoming Catholic (OCIA)?
Recently I was able to offer a breakout session at a diocesan gathering on creating an invitation culture to OCIA–that is, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, the process of becoming Catholic. As far as the Great Commission goes,…
The Last, Best Place to be Human: The Catholic Parish
I was talking to a friend about our new Mission Ignite Toolkit, and how every Catholic deserves to have access to healthy, flourishing parishes in their town. I expected nodding, but instead he asked, why? A little surprised, I blurted…
Apostolic Leadership
Are We “Passively Despising” Our Young Adults?
Welcome back to our “Starting Conversations” series, a set of shareable articles for parish staffs, councils, and small groups. Share this prompt with your community and have a good conversation that leads to understanding, assessment, and thoughtful action for evangelizing…
The Need for Apostolic Leadership (and Why It Changes Everything)
I have to admit that back when I was a college professor, I got heartily tired of all the academic effusion about teaching leadership, offering leadership studies, and more. Even though I had a lot of genuine admiration for the…
Prayer
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Missions
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Social Mission
Learning to Speak Mission Again: Why Catholics Need Language Immersion for Evangelization
Catholics need a tactical immersion in God’s language to live and share the Gospel. Find out how parishes can rediscover the words of mission.
Why Are We Named After “Mark 5:19”?
Why Mark 5:19? In fact, what IS Mark 5:19? When it was clear to us that the Lord wanted me to leave diocesan ministry and step into direct parish support for evangelization, it was a joy to say yes. But…
The Top 10 Misconceptions About Parish-Based Evangelization
(No flashing sign or soapbox required!) “Evangelization means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. At its essence are the proclamation of…
Welcome Those Living with Disabilities to Church…With More than a Parking Space
19% of people in the USA live with disabilities, and the vast majority of people living with disabilities in the United States are unchurched.* Does that shock you? It once shocked me. A story made it clear: for many years,…
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