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The Big Goal
*All quotes taken from Archbishop Lucas. Four years ago we rolled out the Vision and Priorities for the Archdiocese of Omaha. One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy.… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
The Clear Path to Discipleship: Steps 3 and 4
We spend a lot of time on the EquipCast talking about reaching the lost and that parishes must be outward focused in order to grow. But I hear from many of… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
The Clear Path to Discipleship: Step 1
We all know that there is no silver bullet, no one program that will completely renew our parishes. Even the best programs fail if our parishioners don’t know what’s next.… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
Alpha Nebraska
I was raised in a very Catholic family, but it wasn’t until college that I really came face-to-face with my own sinfulness. Before that point, I didn’t have any strong… Read More
EquipCast
A Pastor's Conversion
Moving a parish from maintenance to mission is easier said than done. You can have all the best programs and all the best people on staff, but the key ingredient… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
Redoing Religious Education - A Family First Approach
Imagine with me a parish where Religious Education is no longer simply content found in a book, a subject to be picked up once a week on Wednesdays. Imagine instead… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
The Clear Path to Discipleship: Step 2
Start Your Engines: The Driving Force of Conversions Have you heard a compelling presentation of the gospel that transformed your life? The power of our own conversions has led us… Read More
EquipCast
New Era, Old Strategies: Tips on Engagement from the Apostles
Are you feeling the same intensity of change in your Church ministry that I am? For once, I’m not talking about the changes that COVID-19 has brought. I mean that… Read More
Culture of Generosity
EquipCast 14: Church Money - Raising Givers
As a young associate, Fr. Lorig asked Fr. (now Bishop) Hanefeldt, “As a priest, am I supposed to tithe?” Fr. Hanefeldt responded, “You know? The more I give, the more… Read More
Culture of Generosity
ChurchMoney: Raising Givers
By Fr. Jeff Lorig, Pastoral Services I once said to the Archbishop that it doesn’t take money to spread the Gospel. I think I’m wrong or at least only a… Read More
Clear Path to Discipleship
EquipCast 6: Why Accompaniment is More Necessary than Ever
Accompaniment is the current buzzword that many speak about passionately. Jen and Jim unpack the word. Then, they challenge us to 1) intentionally and consistently journey with a number of… Read More