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Best Practice: Simple, Personal Outreach Goes a Long Way
By Andre Lesperance, Senior Ministry Consultant The other day I got an eight-word text from a priest I know named Fr. Patrick. I would consider Fr. Patrick a friendly acquaintance—not…
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Best Practice: Offertory during Simulcast Mass
We love the way the Duke Catholic Center is live streaming their Sunday Masses. They are well done with high-quality videos and multiple angles to hold the audience’s attention. Even…
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10 Tips for Better Conversation
Below are some tips for improving our conversational skills, which strengthen our relationships and help us to eventually hear the faith stories of our friends. Prompting conversation and listening well…
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5 Tips for Motivating Change
For most new disciples, following Jesus inspires changes in habits and attitudes as we conform ourselves to Christ. If you are meeting with someone regularly to establish them in their…
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Why Make Disciples One-on-One?
Changes in society, religious education, family, and the Church require that what happened organically within thick social/cultural settings of an earlier age (perhaps) now must be done deliberately. Even practicing…
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Launching a Small Group Discussion
Before you start asking your small group any of the three types of questions, help the group warm up by planning a launching discussion. The general goal of the small…
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EC Impact: Warren
“EC training has helped me to be more comfortable and confident in sharing my faith in an organic way.” “EC training has helped me to be more comfortable and confident…
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EC Impact: Kristen
“These one-on-ones helped me to recognize Jesus’ love for me for the first time and taught me that someone cared enough to share this with me and teach me.” Celebrations of…
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EC Impact: Colleen
“God is truly reaching more in this work.” Colleen serves the Church and the U.S.A. as a military spouse, most recently at Camp Pendleton Marine Base. In sharing her…
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How Small Groups Build a Movement
Relational Ministry Small groups work because they are rooted in relationships, not in organizational structures or edifices. Within the relationships people want and need, they find what they didn’t know…
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