Talking All Things Ministry So You Can Do Church Better
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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Inspired by the book The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath, John and Chris talk about being intentional about creating special moments in ministry that can be memorable. In addition, they share some specific ideas from the book that can be used in ministry
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If you are going to build a healthy and sustainable ministry you will face some challenges. How you overcome them depends on your mindset and willingness to work as a team. In the final installment of this podcast series, Chris and John talk about the best way to overcome the obstacles that get in the way of creating a holistic and intentional ministry.
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When it comes to crafting the ministry your parish needs requires a plan. That plan should help you determine what’s necessary to reach and achieve the vision. In this episode, Chris and John talk about the right questions to ask and the best moves to make to create an intentional and holistic ministry.
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When we don’t have a grasp of the bigger picture we tend to build ministries that are one dimensional and don’t reach the people in our mission field. In this episode, Chris and John discuss the initial steps to creating a ministry that is holistic with the ability to reach more people and bring them closer to Christ.
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Starting a new ministry job after being in a previous role in the church? Starting over is an awesome experience because of the experience you bring to the table. But, there are still things to consider as you start your first two years in ministry again.
For more on this topic, read this article from Marathon Youth Ministry.
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As a new minister in a church, your first two years can be exciting and scary at the same time. In this episode, Chris and John share some ideas about how you launch into your first two years of ministry.
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The Church Podcast goes down under or down under comes to the Church Podcast as Chris and John welcome Fr. Mike Delaney from Tasmania.
In this episode Chris, John, and Fr. Mike discuss the similarities and differences between the local church in the United States and Australia. What works in one parish might not work in yours, but that’s okay. Join Chris, John, and Fr. Mike as they look at which ones transcend the globe.
If you want to listen to his homilies check them out HERE and follow him on Twitter @Tasmadmonk
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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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