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Embrace Your Age
Have you noticed? Talking to your neighbor about faith has gotten harder over the past few decades. For our grandparents, it was enough that they taught daily devotions to their… Read More
Collaborative Leadership
Equip the Saints for Ministry
I talk a lot on the EquipCast about the need for church leaders to equip the lay faithful for ministry. This view isn’t something that I came up with on… Read More
EquipCast
Happy Easter - 2021
When was the last time you felt your heart burn within you? Happy Easter! I pray that you receive all the graces God has on offer during this season. As… Read More
Skill Demo
Skill Demo 1: How to Lead Group Lectio
Beth Carlson takes us through a practical demonstration of how to lead group lectio using ARRR. Beth Carlson – Coach & Outreach Specialist, Parish Support Team ARRR Outline
Culture of Generosity
Creating a Culture of Generosity
When I hear the word stewardship, I think of money…and I bet most of you do as well. But stewardship is more than fundraising and fundraisers. A good steward connections… Read More
EquipCast
Who is My Neighbor?
How well do you know your neighbors? Do you want them to know Jesus and be his disciples? The Thresholds of Evangelization give us a mental framework to approach our… Read More
EquipCast
The Hidden Jesus
“Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely, right where you are — in your own homes and in your own families, in homes and in… Read More
Collaborative Leadership
Principles of Team Prayer (podcast)
I’ve been on many teams throughout my career with FOCUS and at the Archdiocese. One thing I’ve learned is that for a team to be truly collaborative, it must have… Read More
EquipCast
Ministry or Apostolate? - Forming the Lay Faithful for Evangelization
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a ministry and an apostolate? Until recently, I hadn’t. These words seem like synonyms, and talking about their differences feels a bit… Read More
EquipCast
Pro-life Messaging
Do you meet resistance when you talk about your pro-life beliefs? Do you find it hard to understand why anyone would be in favor of abortion? The truth about abortion… Read More
EquipCast
The Power of Small Groups
It’s not possible to live and grow in the faith without the support of a group – JPII Have you ever had something important happen in your life and had no one to… Read More