Talking All Things Ministry So You Can Do Church Better
In this episode, John and Chris talk about fundraising in ministry and strategies to focus in more on tithing and stewardship to begin to create a culture of giving in your church.
This episode was inspired by a blog post that Chris wrote on his website at Marathon Youth Ministry which can be found here.
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As ministry leaders, how do we show the face of Christ to others? And, how do we turn people away from Christ? If we’re honest with ourselves, we have done both. We are called to build welcoming and inclusive communities, yet sometimes our actions suggest that our Church is exactly the opposite.
In this episode, John and Chris explore how judgment, either face-to-face or via social media, can be detrimental to bringing people Christ.
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The season of purple in the Catholic Church brings about an opportunity for transformation. People are primed to jump into the mystery of Lent and to challenge themselves in new ways to become closer to God and to make themselves better.
Join Chris Wesley and John Rinaldo as they delve into some creative ideas and best practices to bring the Lenten journey alive to those in your community.
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Special guest Lindsey West shares her experience working with individuals with disabilities. Lindsey shares her expertise on how parishes can begin to be intentional about including individuals with disabilities into the Body of Christ, where they not only participate in the sacramental life of the church but where they also enhance the community of faith.
Lindsey West can be found at UniquelyCatholic.org, where she blogs and provides resources for churches and ministries to support them in their ministry with and to individuals with disabilities.
Here are some of the resources that were mentioned in the podcast:
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Young adults are mysterious. They sometimes come to church and sometimes they don’t. They have reasons. They don’t have reasons. As church, we need an intentional strategy for engaging them in the life of faith.
In this episode, we define what we mean by “young adults” and share some ideas for connecting with them in ministry, church, and faith.
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Social media has been and will continue to be the craze. But don’t just jump into social media because everyone else is there. In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why social media should be used in your ministry and where to begin.
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Despite all the hype and popularity around social media tools like Facebook and Twitter, your ministry website and email marketing are still the best tools for you to use in your ministry. Why is that? Simple: you have full control.
In this episode, Chris and John explore some rules and best practices regarding the use of your website and email marketing for your church and ministry.
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Do people feel welcome in your church? That is a question that all ministry leaders need to ask themselves. In this episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore strategies for being intentional about developing a ministry of hospitality.
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Volunteers are not just volunteers. How do we move them to think about their role more as a minister as opposed to just a volunteer? This requires a change in the way we think as disciples and our role in the Church.
Inspired by an email from one of our listeners, Chris Wesley and John Rinaldo delve more deeply into the role of volunteers in the Church.
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Most people hate meetings. Meetings are often seen as a waste of time. But they are meant to be effective and efficient. Listen in as John and Chris talk about leading meetings well.
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