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Episode 29: Defining Evangelization in the Modern World

In 1975, Pope Paul VI wrote a guiding document on evangelization, “Evangelii Nuntiandi” (Evangelization in the Modern World). Although written over 40 years ago, this document still drives our understanding of evangelization in the 21st century and guides our thinking and ministry.

In this episode, Chris and John dive into the details of the document while defining evangelization and examining the means in which we evangelize.

The entire text of “Evangelization in the Modern World” can be found here.

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Episode 28: How to Fire a Volunteer

Before firing a volunteer, there are steps that ministry leaders should take to help support that volunteer. Follow these steps and perhaps you’ll never have to fire a volunteer. But, if you have to fire a volunteer, there’s some guidance for that.

We’d also love to know who’s volunteers have the best stink face! You have to listen if you want to learn more.

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Episode 27: Engaging Parents in the Life of Faith

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Research suggests that parents are the key influencers when it comes to passing on a legacy of faith to children. As ministry leaders, we play an important role in partnering with and supporting parents on this journey.

In this episode, Chris and John share creative ideas for engaging parents in the life of faith, from the simple to the more complex, so as partner with them in their own faith journey and supporting the development of faith in their children.

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Episode 26: The Joys of Budgeting

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No matter what role you have in your Church, budgeting is an important skill to develop. We must engage the budgeting process and learn how it can benefit your ministry.

John and Chris share some best practices about creating your ministry budget for the year and engaging in the process with your parish administrator or pastor.

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Episode 25: We Are All Storytellers

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Do you know your faith story? Why is faith so important to you?

In this episode, we explore why storytelling is such an important aspect of our faith and how stories are much more transformative than facts about the faith. Know your story. Encourage other adults to know and articulate their story.

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Episode 24: Celebrating the Sacraments

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Springtime brings flowers, sunshine, and Sacraments! During this season, we celebrate the Sacraments with Masses for First Communion and Confirmation. This is an important time in the life of the Church, so let’s not put these Masses on auto-pilot.

In this episode, Chris and John discuss some best practices and ideas on how to make these Masses even more effective and memorable.

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Episode 23: Moving From Titles to Relationships

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In this episode, Chris and John talk about the importance of positional leadership, but that it is the lowest level of leadership. They talk strategies to engage more fully in relational leadership to increase the effectiveness of your ministry.

This episode was inspired by a blog article John wrote recently: Positional Leadership: It Only Takes You So Far.

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Episode 22: The Mystery that is Holy Week

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There is no liturgical season more amazing, mysterious, and beautiful than that of the Triduum. In this episode, Chris and John explore practical ideas and best practices to encourage participation of parishioners in the Holy Week experience, while enhancing the beauty of this amazing liturgical experience.

Foundational to this episode is that the Triduum is an evangelizing opportunity to be shared.

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Episode 21: The Realities of Rural Ministry

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Ministry in a rural setting is just different than ministering in a suburban or urban setting. In this episode, special guest Doug Tooke walks us through best practices on how to conduct ministry in small rural parishes and how they may differ than other settings.

As a bonus, we also talk about the upcoming movie, “Paul, Apostle of Christ,” opening in theaters March 23, 2018, as Doug serves on the marketing and communications team for the movie. You can find out more about the Paul movie at www.paulmovie.com.

Find out more about Doug at on Twitter @DougTooke1 and listen in to his amazing Renovo Podcast.

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Episode 20: Buzz Words in Ministry

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Every church has their buzz words. But what do they mean? And more importantly, do the people you are communicating with understand what they mean?

In this episode, Chris and John explore and define some big buzz words that are used often in the Church, including evangelization and missionary discipleship.

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