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Fostering Real Belonging in Church Communities

Explore effective strategies for churches to create meaningful connections and a sense of belonging for young people.

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Out of the Office and Into the Community: Practical Ministry Tips

Practical tips for ministry workers to engage with their community, inspired by Pope Francis' call to smell like the sheep.

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The Transformative Power of Presence in Ministry

Discover the profound impact of presence in ministry – from small talk to building bonds. Learn how showing up fosters faith communities.

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How Do You Know If A Teen Is Ready To Be Confirmed?

I could hear the concern in my Confirmation Advisor’s voice. She was worried about a candidate in her small group who never participated. The...

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Should This Year Be About Parents?

This year will be a first. It’ll be the first time I lead a youth ministry with my own child being a part of it. He and I have already…

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How To Start Building Real Student Leadership

As we closed out the live stream, one of our student leaders messaged me. She was observing the Mass from home due to the inclement weather but had a...

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Connecting With Teens Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated

While we’re in a situation, unlike any other, it isn’t the first time your community has had a crisis. The communities that I’ve served have faced an...

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How Networking Belongs In Your Ministry

It wasn’t what I had expected; however, it was working out perfectly. A young adult had approached our table during the parish ministry fair to learn...

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Be Warned Of Buzz Words

ACCOMPANIMENT. It’s the hottest new word out there. If you can drop it into a paragraph at least five times, you sound like a ministry wizard....