Catechesis Needs Conversion (An Interview with Dr. Bob Rice)

August 25, 2017

"Catechesis," "evangelization," "theology"—you've certainly heard these terms, but what’s the relationship between them? And when it comes to catechesis, how can we make sure we lead people to deeper intimacy with Christ instead of just filling their heads with information that doesn’t affect their hearts? In this episode, Dr. Bob Rice shares advice on how to make catechesis come alive, and he reminds us that the most important ministry in our lives is the ministry God does within our hearts.

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Shownotes:

In this episode, Dr. Bob, Allen, and Tom talk about:

The meaning of the term "catechesis"
The need to make conversion a central goal of catechesis
How not to do catechesis
Where evangelization, catechesis, and theology intersect
Dangerous pitfalls catechists need to avoid
What "balance" really means in the life of a catechist or ministry professional

Find out more about Dr. Bob's work at www.Bob-Rice.com.

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