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Ep. 4: Diving into the Shallow End: The Importance of Shallow Entry Points in Parish Renewal

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Release Date: 05/27/2021

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Money Quote: "I go back to the Gospels a lot . . .the more I encounter Jesus in the Gospels I encounter someone who is certainly not afraid of conflict and not afraid of tension because He saw it as an opportunity for growth." --Kristin Bird Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of , Kristin Bird, Executive Director of , and Rachel Espinoza, Editor and Liturgical Training Consultant with , explore the reality of conflict within parish life and discuss ways to navigate through it and strategies for creating an environment for healthy, instructive conflict. Key...

Ep. 6: Exploring the Pre-Discipleship Journey -- Thresholds & Accompaniment

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Money Quote: "You are never going to fail if you do something that builds trust." --Rachel Espinoza Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of , Kristin Bird, Executive Director of , and Rachel Espinoza, Editor and Liturgical Training Consultant with , discuss how to help walk with othrs through the thresholds of pre-discipleship conversion. They explore each of the thresholds, discuss what folks at each threshold might need, and share some practical advice on how to help others move through these key moments in their journey toward an intentional relationship with Jesus. Key...

Ep. 5: Avoiding Burnout -- The Care and Feeding of New Disciples

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Money Quote: "We have to ask ourselves this question: Am I as passionate about this person's spiritual fullness . . . as I am excited about what they can do in all the areas of ministry I am involving them in." --Rachel Espinoza Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of , Kristin Bird, Executive Director of , and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation and Evangelization at in Chicago talk about how to nurture the disciples you have in the parish (particularly new ones)--especially in the early days of...

Ep. 4: Diving into the Shallow End: The Importance of Shallow Entry Points in Parish Renewal

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Money Quote: “If we are honest . . . we don’t love people enough! —Rachel Espinoza Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of , and Kristin Bird, Executive Director of , and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation & Evangelization for explore the critical importance of “shallow entry points,” ways in which parishes can help those who are disconnected from Christ and His Church be introduced to Jesus and the Christian community in non-threatening and welcoming ways. Key Topics: 1000 Hours Outside Update (Timestamp 6:48) Meeting People Where They are at...

Ep. 3: No, I Don’t Want Better Donuts: Radical Hospitality as the Foundation for Evangelization

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Money Quote: “All of us are charged with that. It’s not a committee’s job; it’s not your pastor’s job. Everyone of us has to be a person of radical hospitality” —Jane Angha Episode Summary: In this episode Rachel, Kristin, and Deacon Keith explore the nature of radical hospitality with Jane Angha, Executive Director of , an apostolate that works with parishes and dioceses to help them live and minister in a more hospitable way. Want to learn how your parish can embrace radical hospitality in practical ways? Then tune in! Key Topics:...

Ep. 3: No, I Don’t Want Better Donuts: Radical Hospitality as the Foundation for Evangelization

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Ep. 2: Breaking Away from Buzzword Bingo: What Does Catholic Parish Renewal Look Like?

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Money Quote: “If the only time that people participate in the works of mercy is in the four walls of the parish, then we are not living our life as parish correctly!” —Kristin Bird Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of , and Kristin Bird, Executive Director of , and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation and Evangelization for try to cut through the buzzwords and talk about what parish renewal really looks like? How can we tell if our parish is truly being renewed? How can we avoid dead ends and wasting our time? Key Topics:...

Ep. 1: Catholic Parish Renewal and Evangelization in a Time of Pandemic

Transforming Parishes, Transforming Lives

Deacon Keith, Executive Director of , and Kristin Bird, Executive Director of , talk about the challenges and opportunities for parish renewal and evangelization presented by the Coronavirus Pandemic and the subsequent restrictions on social gatherings. How can we continue the Mission of the Church and the renewal of our parishes in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Key Topics: Kristin’s Experience in Ministry and Parish Renewal (Timestamp 7:27) Deacon Keith’s Experience in Ministry and...

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“If we are honest . . . we don’t love people enough! —Rachel Espinoza

Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, and Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation & Evangelization for St. Clement Parish explore the critical importance of “shallow entry points,” ways in which parishes can help those who are disconnected from Christ and His Church be introduced to Jesus and the Christian community in non-threatening and welcoming ways.

Key Topics:

1000 Hours Outside Update (Timestamp 6:48)

Meeting People Where They are at as a Parish—Shallow Entry Points (10:21)

Shifting to a More Individualized Approach (16:40)

What Do Shallow Entry Points Look Like? Examples. (25:25)

Changing Perspective: Shallow Entry Points Shouldn’t All Be at the Parish (37:50)

Obstacles to Creating Shallow Entry Points for Parishes (42:20)

Breaking Through the Obstacles (48:55)

What are Some of the Fruits of Using a Shallow Entry Point (52:00)

Resources Mentioned

Sustainable Children's Ministry: From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long-Term Solutions: https://amzn.to/2RspRFL

Alpha: www.alphausa.org