This blog contains thoughts from Dcn. Ralph and his NEM team. Here you will find ministry updates, glory stories, prayer reflections, cultural commentaries, evangelization tips, and discipleship details.

Program Ministry vs. Relational Ministry

June 16, 2015 by Dcn. Ralph

The phrase, “this is the way we have always done it,” has been frequently used recently as the way to justify the current methods for fulfilling the mission of the […]

Understanding The Need For Evangelization

June 9, 2015 by Elisa Wern

by Dcn. Ralph Poyo We are making an assumption that is incorrect and it is causing many to work really hard with very little results! Parishes across the country are […]

Reaping what you sow

May 15, 2015 by Dcn. Ralph

I love the scene in the movie “Second Hand Lions”, when the three main characters go out to their garden and inspect the growth of their newly planted produce. As […]

Whose Plan? [Video]

May 5, 2015 by Dcn. Ralph

CSC Episode 1 What is the plan for your life? This episode will help you to examine what you want to get out of life and question whether God has […]

Tearing Down Ministry Silos

April 15, 2015 by Dcn. Ralph

Warning: Serious “wave making” suggestions listed below… Many Parishes are struggling to find a way to get parishioners re-engaged in the life of the community. The parish staff is asking […]

Evaluating Parish Paradigm Part 3

April 5, 2015 by Dcn. Ralph

Everyone is looking for the magic program that will fix what is broken in our parishes. They are struggling to find something that will reach hearts for Christ. I believe […]

Evaluating the Parish Paradigm: Part 2

May 26, 2013 by Dcn. Ralph

The Journey-Based Paradigm is a concept I have coined to articulate a different method for creating authentic Disciples of Jesus Christ. The current academic based paradigm focuses on a systematic […]

Evaluating the Parish Paradigm: Part 1

May 26, 2013 by Dcn. Ralph

Since the Church Fathers have called us to a “New Evangelization”, it is important to and helpful to examine the current parish paradigm because it has become very clear that […]

There Is No Discipleship Without Death

April 29, 2013 by Dcn. Ralph

No one is going to die to his or her wants and desires because it is a rule! When one studies the life of the apostles and subsequent disciples, they […]

Missing the Mark

April 22, 2013 by Dcn. Ralph

The term the “New Evangelization” has finally made it to the local parishes. Our Bishops have begun to make serious effort at implementing the new evangelization by asking their pastors […]