Talking All Things Ministry So You Can Do Church Better
Evangelization in a post-COVID church needs to be re-energized. Here we discuss that the opportunity to evangelize is high as people are dealing with so many traumatic issues in their lives. How do we meet them where they are at so that they recognize that God is there for them?
In this episode, we refer back to the following resources:
Small Groups from Scratch: A Church Podcast Series
Neighborhood Evangelization with Tony Vasinda
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And they will open back up. When they do, what is your plan?
In this episode, Chris and John explore some ideas and questions to discern as we prepare to welcome people back on to our Church campuses, with the hope of not only getting people to come, but keeping them with us over the long-term.
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In this episode, Chris and John break open ideas on how we can still evangelize and catechize our communities even when extraordinary events, like Covid-19 (Coronavirus) happen. More specifically, we talk about your communication strategies, online giving, continuing formation, and pastoral outreach during this unprecedented time.
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Sherry Weddell, in her great book Forming Intentional Disciples, suggests that we have raised Catholics who are “sacramentalized, but not evangelized.” Wow! Powerful statement!
In this archived episode, Chris and John begin the first episode of a series looking at sacramental preparation programs and how we can evangelize as well as sacramentalize. At the center of this conversation is this idea that Weddell shares:
“If our pastoral practice is to be life-changing, then we must be acutely aware that the reception of a valid sacrament and the fruitful reception of sacramental grace are two different but related issues. Validity means that the sacrament was truly bestowed and the intended grace made truly present to the person receiving the sacrament. But validity does not guarantee that the grace made available has been actively received and is bearing fruit in that person’s life.” –pg. 99
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Do people feel welcome in your church? That is a question that all ministry leaders need to ask themselves. In this archive episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore strategies for being intentional about developing a ministry of hospitality.
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In part 2 of this Facebook Live episode, Chris and John continue to talk with Neighborhood Evangelist and Youth Ministry Leader Tony Vasinda as he shares his journey of faith and how he has been led to evangelizing in a different way with his family.
He specifically shares how ministry, if it’s beautiful and true, but it doesn’t work in our parishes, then we should reconsider it.
You can find out more about Tony Vasinda and his ministry by visiting him on Twitter @TonyVasinda or visiting Patreon.com/HOBL.
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In part 1 of this Facebook Live episode, Chris and John talk with Neighborhood Evangelist and Youth Ministry Leader Tony Vasinda as he shares his journey of faith and how he has been led to evangelizing in a different way with his family.
He specifically shares how ministry, if it’s beautiful and true, but it doesn’t work in our parishes, then we should reconsider it.
You can find out more about Tony Vasinda and his ministry by visiting him on Twitter @TonyVasinda or visiting Patreon.com/HOBL.
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In this Facebook Live episode, Chris and John address your questions. This week, we delve into how we can implement change in our parish and how we go about making non-Catholics feel welcome when the are invited to our parish youth ministry events.
Facebook Live episodes can also be found at the YM Transfer Facebook Page. Stay tuned for more Facebook Live episodes in the future.
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Youth ministry can’t grow unless the entire parish grows. Children’s ministry can’t grow unless the entire parish grows. Yet, too often, we sometimes put all of our efforts into our ministry without the understanding that what we do is collaborative. In this episode,
John and Chris share ideas and resources about how we go about breaking down ministry silos and working together as a whole to grow our entire parish.
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As we celebrate episode 100 of The Church Podcast, John and Chris look back at two years of ministry in the Church and name the significant events and experiences that have shaped the Church. Then, looking forward at the next 100 episodes, Chris and John talk about what the future might bring for the Church and leaders in ministry.
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