Recommended Texts For Evangelization and Parish Revitalization

• ARTICLE – Practical Steps for Reaching the Unchurched

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 23, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  Many believers would like to share their faith with others, but they struggle with how to effectively reach out to those who are not part of a parish community. They are often primarily surrounded by fellow believers and feel unsure about how to bridge the gap between their church community

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• ARTICLE – Bible Sharing Guide for Small Groups: A Synodal Approach

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 22, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  In this text, you will find a step-by-step approach to leading a small group one-hour spiritual conversation using texts from the Bible. The approach is inspired by the method of spiritual conversations used during the Synod on Synodality. This structured format emphasizes listening, discernment, and community, fostering a deeper connection

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• ARTICLE – Bringing People to Christ by Inspiring Love and Praise for God

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on July 11, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  Evangelization lies at the heart of the Church’s mission, as commanded by Christ himself: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). However, evangelization is not merely about conveying information or imposing rules. At its core, evangelization is about inspiring people to love and praise God, for when

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• ARTICLE – Proclaiming God’s Word: A Sacred Call

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 28, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  Proclaiming God’s Word is a sacred task that lies at the heart of Christian ministry and discipleship. It is a task that requires deep humility, sincere love for others, and an unwavering faith in God’s power to transform lives through His Word. At its core, proclaiming God’s Word means sharing

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• ARTICLE – From Decline to Renewal: The Transformation of New Life Church–Farmington

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 24, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  The New Life Church, located in Farmington, rests upon a small, two-lane roadway in a rural setting. It needs extra signage for visitors to find it. When Pastor Kevin Kappler became its pastor in 2013, average Sunday attendance was around 40 people, down from a peak of nearly 200 a

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• ARTICLE – The Church’s Social Doctrine and Evangelization

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 19, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  The Church’s social teaching is a crucial aspect of spreading the positive message of the Gospel. It’s not just about proclaiming the Good News about Christ, but also improving society as a whole by applying Christian values.  The teaching is not just theory – it calls Christians to action. It

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• ARTICLE – Kindness: A Christian Perspective

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 17, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  In a world that often seems dominated by cynicism, division and self-interest, the simple act of being kind can have a profound and uplifting effect on others. From the teachings of the Bible to the guidance of the Magisterium and the lives of saints, we find a consistent and powerful

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• ARTICLE – How to Bring Someone to Christ

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 12, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  In today’s increasingly secular world, the call to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those who have not yet encountered Him has never been more urgent. The “new evangelization” refers to the Church’s efforts to re-propose the Gospel to those who have drifted away from the faith or

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• ARTICLE – The Ultimate Purpose of Human Life – Glorifying God

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 10, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  The purpose of our existence as human beings is one of the most profound questions of our lives. From the beginning of time, people have pondered the deeper meaning and ultimate end towards which our lives are oriented. The Christian faith offers a unique and sublime perspective that speaks to

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• ARTICLE – From Near-Death to New Life: A Rural Church’s Revitalization Journey

  by Pierre-Alain Giffard on June 5, 2024 in News, Recommended Texts

  In the small rural town a little church called Life Point was circling the drain. Once vibrant and counting around 200 members, it had plummeted to only about 25 people, most of them elderly. The facilities were dilapidated, the finances struggling, and the church seemed to have one foot in

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Recommended Books

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Divine Renovation: From a Maintenance to a Missional Parish

  An engaging guide for parishes seeking to cultivate communities of discipleship and vibrant, dynamic faith. Highly acclaimed for his work with parish renewal and the New Evangelization, Fr. James Mallon shares with us the many ways for bringing our parishes to life. Through humorous and colorful stories, Mallon challenges us

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter (A Rebuilt Parish Book)

  Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life.

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance from Evil Spirits

  UNBOUND Ministry is an approach to deliverance and healing prayer developed by Neal Lozano. UNBOUND is a safe, loving, effective prayer model that helps people to respond to the good news of the gospel.

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – Evangelization: A Challenge for the Catholic Church

  This short, easy to read book by Fr. Bob Bedard, will help you: – Increase your understanding of evangelization – Grow in confidence to proclaim the Good News – Learn the practical three-step dynamic of evangelization.

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  RECOMMENDED BOOK – The Purpose Driven Church

  Discover the same practical insights and principles for growing a healthy church that Rick has taught in seminars to over 22,000 pastors and church leaders from sixty denominations and forty-two countries.