Talking All Things Ministry So You Can Do Church Better
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the SPringtide Research Institute as we discuss the reality of loneliness in 13 to 25-year-olds and how parishes and ministries can respond to this trend.
For more information on this study, please visit:
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Hiring ministry leaders is not something we necessarily do too often. When we do have the opportunity to hire another leader in our parish, we should do so with intention and vision.
In this episode, Chris walks through the process he uses when he coaches pastor and parish administrators on how to go about hiring your next youth ministry or children’s ministry leader.
Check out Episode #9 of The Church Podcast for more helpful tips and resources on hiring in ministry.
Visit Marathon Youth Ministry to learn more about Chris’ coaching tools and resources.
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In the final episode of our series on Empowering Parental Disciples, Chris and John discuss how we, as ministry leaders, need to connect parents with other parents in our community. Parish leaders can only do so much. Parents need the help, guidance, and community of other parents to help them in their journey.
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In part 3, John and Chris explore ideas to help parents take the faith home to their kids as they continue to answer the question: how should our models of ministry change so that we are working with our parents more effectively?
In this episode, we refer to a couple Bible recommendations that parishes should consider purchasing and giving to families. They include:
Also, in this episode, we reference an online resource called Formed.org.
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In part 2, we delve more deeply into answering the question: how should our models of ministry change so that we are working with our parents more effectively?
In this episode, John and Chris explore the idea that we should stop blaming parents and start listening to them.
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Parents matter when it comes to passing on the faith to children and youth. In part 1 of this series, Chris and John share personal stories of being parents as a reminder of what it is like to be a parent in the 21st century when it comes to raising children in the faith.
The ultimate question we ask as we launch into this series is this: how should our models of ministry change so that we are working with our parents more effectively?
In the episode, we share one piece of data about Mass attendance taken from the National Study of Youth and Religion.
Frequency of Mass Attendance: Catholic Youth, Catholic Parents
More than once a week: 6% 5%
Once a week: 33% 37%
2-3 times a month: 13% 15%
Once a month: 8% 8%
Many times a year: 8% 5%
Few times a year: 21% 18%
Never: 11% 12%
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Research suggests that parents are the key influencers when it comes to passing on a legacy of faith to children. As ministry leaders, we play an important role in partnering with and supporting parents on this journey.
In this episode, Chris and John share creative ideas for engaging parents in the life of faith, from the simple to the more complex, so as partner with them in their own faith journey and supporting the development of faith in their children.
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