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Episode 108: Neighborhood Evangelist w/ Tony Vasinda, Part 1

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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Episode 66: Your First Two Years in Ministry Again

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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Episode 45: Empowering Parental Disciples, Part 1

Parents matter when it comes to passing on the faith to children and youth. In part 1 of this series, Chris and John share personal stories of being parents as a reminder of what it is like to be a parent in the 21st century when it comes to raising children in the faith.

The ultimate question we ask as we launch into this series is this: how should our models of ministry change so that we are working with our parents more effectively?

In the episode, we share one piece of data about Mass attendance taken from the National Study of Youth and Religion.

Frequency of Mass Attendance: Catholic Youth, Catholic Parents

More than once a week:                      6%                            5%

Once a week:                                         33%                          37%

2-3 times a month:                               13%                          15%

Once a month:                                       8%                            8%

Many times a year:                               8%                            5%

Few times a year:                                 21%                          18%

Never:                                                     11%                          12%


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Episode 40: Serving Those Most in Need Through Pastoral Care

As part of the Church’s justice mission to serve those most in need, we have a responsibility to care for those in our community who are dealing with things in their lives that require the support of their community.

In this episode, Chris and John explore ways that churches can enhance their pastoral care ministry.

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Episode 16: Moving Beyond Disability Ministry to Disability Integration

Special guest Lindsey West shares her experience working with individuals with disabilities. Lindsey shares her expertise on how parishes can begin to be intentional about including individuals with disabilities into the Body of Christ, where they not only participate in the sacramental life of the church but where they also enhance the community of faith.

Lindsey West can be found at UniquelyCatholic.org, where she blogs and provides resources for churches and ministries to support them in their ministry with and to individuals with disabilities.

Here are some of the resources that were mentioned in the podcast:

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Episode 15: Engaging Young Adults in the Life of Faith

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Young adults are mysterious. They sometimes come to church and sometimes they don’t. They have reasons. They don’t have reasons. As church, we need an intentional strategy for engaging them in the life of faith.
In this episode, we define what we mean by “young adults” and share some ideas for connecting with them in ministry, church, and faith.

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