Developing Effective Community for Yourself
When a predator moves in on a flock of sheep, its goal is to single out one of the sheep and separate them from the flock. Once they are removed […]
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The Story of Kyle
Once in awhile you hear a story that reminds us of the real power we have to make a difference for Jesus. While twice the length of a normal blog, […]
Who transforms parishes?
If you are anything like me, it has taken you several years to realize that while you might have some really good gifts, they are of little consequence unless God […]
The Power in Scripture Study
In our culture that requires everything to be done now, it is understandable why few people really become students of the Word of God. Using the illustration of Martha and […]
Program Ministry vs. Relational Ministry
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 […]
Whose Plan? [Video]
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 […]
Evaluating the Parish Paradigm: Part 2
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
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
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
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 […]