Missionary Discipleship Taught by Julianne Stanz 4 Hours | 34 Chapters
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1 Missionary Discipleship Taught by Julianne Stanz 4 hours | 34 Chapters Through prayer and sacrifice, many commit their lives to follow the Lord intentionally and radically—impacting everyone they meet. But what about those who simply come to Mass as a mere obligation? What about those who come only on Christmas and Easter? Let Julianne guide your parish leaders to creating a culture of intentional discipleship in their communities She will help your leaders see that their role as is to walk with and encourage others on the path to accepting Jesus’ invitation to follow him. Through this course your leaders will gain: 1. A foundational understanding of the current religious landscape and the challenges facing the Church 2. A clear and actionable definition of both intentional and missionary discipleship, two hot topics (often misunderstood) in the Church today 3. Jesus’s own blueprint for making mature disciples 4. Proven strategies and practical insights around prayer, hospitality, and invitation in your parish 5. Insights and tactics around teaching and passing on the faith through religious education and groups 6. Clear understanding into the process of conversion, making disciples, and sending forth missionaries in love with the Lord and His Church Julianne Stanz has dedicated her life to training priests, leaders, and About lay faithful on how to make joyful missionary disciples and accompany The Expert them on their journeys. Through her books, seminars, speaking events, and diocesan work in Green Bay as Evangelization Director, Julianne understands the key principles and processes to build a culture of missionary discipleship at your parish, one life at a time. 2 Ministry in Culturally Diverse Parishes Taught by Luis Soto 2 hours | 27 Chapters This course aims to help your parish leaders overcome the challenges that arise when trying to serve two different communities within one parish that may not share the same customs, language, or culture by providing a historical framework and a wealth of practical steps and insights for integrating multiple cultures in one community. Let expert Luis Soto guide your parish leaders to clarity, understanding, and a confident plan to move forward in unity and zeal. Through this course your leaders will gain: 1. A masterful, strategic overview for strengthening your community and building unity within your culturally diverse parish by building ministries that are fruitful and sustainable 2. Deeper insight into the challenges and misunderstandings between cultural groups within your parish and how to overcome them 3. A historical background that sets the groundwork for clarity and compassion 4. A five-step plan to create a vibrant and unified parish full of missionary disciples 5. Measurable goals and thresholds for success for each stage 6. Winning stories, practical tips, tools, and immediately applicable advice from someone who has done this work of integration in parishes for decades Luis has dedicated his life to serving the Church and is the leading About voice in unifying culturally diverse communities. He is currently the Director of Hispanic Content and Business Development for the The Expert Augustine Institute in Denver, CO. Luis developed One Family Under God, a model of unity and integration amongst cultures in Catholic parishes. In November 2010, he received the Benemerenti Medal from His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, one of the most noteworthy 3 distinctions to be bestowed upon a lay Catholic. Stewardship Taught by Tracy Earl Welliver 3 hours | 23 Chapters Stewardship is so much more than giving time, talent, and treasure. It’s a way of life. But what does that really mean for a busy family in your parish? A retired widow? A young person discovering his or her vocation? Often, parishes have “Stewardship Sunday” where a basket is passed around and the usual crowd drops in their contribution. An angry letter typically follows accusing Father of “only asking for money.” Does this sound familiar? Let Tracy guide your parish leaders to clarity, inspiration, and success around this topic. Through this course your leaders will gain: 1. A clear definition of stewardship and a detailed road map to promoting an engaging culture of stewardship in your parish 2. New strategies designed to reframe the concept of stewardship in your minds first, and then among your parishioners 3. The foundational (and sometimes challenging) scriptural roots of stewardship 4. Clear examples, tactics, and practical suggestions designed to help your team incorporate stewardship into every aspect of parish life 5. The clear connection between engagement and stewardship—and how these areas contribute to the financial health of a parish 6. Innovative ways to harness the gifts and talents of your parishioners to increase participation across key ministries and initiatives Tracy Earl Welliver has been writing books and working with hundreds About of parishes across the country with one mission: to reimagine and The Expert reeducate the Church on the beauty of the radical disciple’s way of life, that is, a life of stewardship. 4 Parish Teams Taught by Pat Lencioni 2.5 hours | 22 Chapters The work of renewing a parish can be grueling. The roadblocks are many and, oftentimes, the challenges and obstacles come from inside our own parish culture. These leaders guiding your parish missionary transformation are going to need a team to get there and even the best team with the most talented individuals needs to be coached on how to work toward a common mission. The key to creating real momentum in your parish is organizational health. Let Pat walk your leaders through, step-by-step, how to build a team and culture so they can lead renewal in your parish and live out Christ’s mission. Through this course your leaders will gain: 1. A foundational understanding of organizational health, the key to beginning to renew your parish 2. A blueprint for building a parish leadership team that will bring lasting impact 3. A deep dive into some of Pat Lencioni’s timeless principles for organizational health, including the three virtues of the ideal team player and the five dysfunctions of a team 4. Real-life stories, proven principles, and insights into building a healthy culture in your leadership team 5. An overview of the three building blocks of an amazing parish: a foundation of prayer, a culture of active discipleship, and a healthy team 6. A proven guide for how to have meetings that matter Pat Lencioni is a best-selling author and speaker and the foremost About authority on organizational health. Through his best-selling books and The Expert consulting firm, he has helped businesses, corporations, universities, professional sports teams, and organizations develop their leadership and culture. As a co-founder of the Amazing Parish, Pat has worked with hundreds of parishes to bear remarkable fruit.. 5 Women’s Ministry Taught by Lisa Brenninkmeyer 3 hours | 27 Chapters Through the gift of the “feminine genius,” as St. John Paul II explained, women have a unique gift to build community, support faith, and challenge growth among each other… and the husbands, fathers, and clergy of the parish. Their contribution to a vibrant parish community is invaluable. Let Lisa guide your leaders through how to build specific outreach in your parish to foster their growth as disciples. Through this course your leaders will gain: 1. A master blueprint for creating or strengthening a dedicated women’s ministry in your parish designed to be self-sustaining and discipleship-focused 2. Keen insight into the struggles and joys of the contemporary Catholic woman to better understand her needs and opportunities for growth 3. Strategies to identify effective leaders in your community, methods to train them, and a vision to inspire them to greatness 4. Effective, practical advise around events, programs, studies, and ministries to engage the women of your parish 5. Clear goals to measure success in your women’s ministry 6. Inspirational encouragement on the journey to transforming the lives of women through effective and intentional ministry Lisa Brenninkmeyer is a woman on a mission to transform the Church About through intentional outreach to women of all ages. Lisa’s decades of The Expert experience through her ministry, Walking with Purpose, one of the most trusted women’s Bible study ministries, gives her deep insights into the challenges of women today and effective ministry solutions to serve this incredibly vital population in our parishes. 6 Youth Ministry Taught by Mark Hart 2.5 hours | 26 Chapters Young people bring to parishes new vitality, enthusiasm for Christ, and zeal for the mission. These are signs for hope and encouragement for the rest of the parish community. We see in them the potential to transform our culture and world as missionary disciples. Let’s be honest though: sometimes, it can be challenging to reach young people with the Gospel message and invite them to dive deeper into the Catholic Faith. Let Mark guide your parish leaders on how to answer their questions and doubts, and effectively build a youth ministry program regardless of the size of the parish staff and resources. Through this course your leaders will gain: 1. A strong foundation for understanding the world (and the Church) through the eyes of teenagers 2. The ability to cast a clear vision and build a strong framework for an effective youth ministry program—either starting from scratch or building on an existing program 3. Impactful strategies and practical steps to engage parents of your teens 4. A clear road map to understanding the process of creating disciples among teenagers in your parish—from interest to lifelong commitment 5. The necessary steps and process of building a strong volunteer team 6. Answers to common questions and challenges facing youth leaders today Mark Hart is the most trusted expert on youth and young adult About evangelization.