Feeding Disciples in Parishes

How do we feed disciples in the parish and also make new disciples? Dave VanVickle explains how to foster deeper relationships with current disciples in the parish while also running programs that can draw new disciples into the parish no matter where they are in their faith.

Snippet from the Show

Remember that trust strengthens the path of discipleship, and trust is built slowly and intentionally.

Feeding Disciples in Parishes

• Check to see what is already working in the parish.
• Get a feel of the culture of the parish.
• Identify the common complaints from parishioners.
• Identify areas of improvement.
• Invest in relationships with a few people at a time
• Remember that trust strengthens the path of discipleship, and trust is built slowly and intentionally.
• Read forming intentional relationships.
• Provide Bible studies, and programs that allow disciples to learn more about Scripture.
• Run a formalized kerygma series.
• Rune a series on basic Church teachings.
• Run a series on moral formation.
• Run a series on prayer, teaching people how to pray is key.
• Find leaders to delegate events, programs, and tasks in order to avoid burnout.

Practical Takeaways:

1. Review your testimony.
2. Review the kerygma.
3. Reach out to someone in your life who needs prayer and pray for them in person.
4. Reach out to someone in your life who you know needs to tell their story, listen to their story.

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