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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to Evangelize in Our Culture - Prioritize People
Part 2 of our talk with Michael Gormley. This time he talks about the parish as a school of discipleship and how all evangelization must prioritize people. Continue the Conversation… Read More
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The Necessity of Adult Evangelization
Michael Gormley of Catching Foxes fame gives us his thoughts on adult evangelization and how parishes should prioritize the kerygma. Continue the Conversation Get EquipCast in your podcast app… Read More
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A Practical Example of Outreach
Jim and Fr. Lorig discuss an outsider friendly event, an opportunity for parishioners to introduce those they care about to the idea of faith without jumping straight to bringing them… Read More