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Shrink to Grow: Building a Culture of Small Groups
Jason KiddSmall groups are nothing new: Jesus gathered twelve apostles, and the early church met as small communities in homes. Much of parish ministry defaults to running programs, which is problematic. Programs often end just as missionary discipleship begins. In contrast, small faith communities foster ongoing friendship, honesty, and depth of faith which can transform parishes. Join the discussion on moving parish vitality forward while going back to the basics.
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Spiritual Campaigns: The Key to Reviving Your Parish
Tom Corcoran|Fr. Michael WhiteCannot be combined with other coupons or offers, including any other promo code. Not valid for the purchase of textbooks, Together for Life, The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible, or Joined by Grace program components. Offer not available for wholesale purchases. Previous purchases and the purchase of gift cards are excluded. Shipping to the contiguous US only.
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An Introduction to Spiritual Direction
Colette Lafia
Spiritual Direction is the ministry of being a trusted companion for another person on their spiritual journey. It offers a person the time and space to discern, discover, and grow in their relationship with God, the sacred, and what they hold most holy. \n\nToday, the practice of meeting regularly with a spiritual director is growing all around the world and across traditions. It is having a profound influence on spiritual growth and contemplative attitudes worldwide. \n\nSpiritual direction has deep roots in the Christian tradition. Offering spiritual direction in your parish is a true gift that provides a way for people to grow spiritua...
Spiritual Direction is the ministry of being a trusted companion for another person on their spiritual journey. It offers a person the time and space to discern, discover, and grow in their relationship with God, the sacred, and what they hold most holy. \n\nToday, the practice of meeting regularly with a spiritual director is growing all around the world and across traditions. It is having a profound influence on spiritual growth and contemplative attitudes worldwide. \n\nSpiritual direction has deep roots in the Christian tradition. Offering spiritual direction in your parish is a true gift that provides a way for people to grow spiritually and deepen their awareness of God’s presence and guidance in their lives. \n\nIn this webinar, Colette Lafia, author and spiritual director, will offer answers to a series of questions: What is spiritual direction? Why is spiritual direction valuable? Who can be a spiritual director? How can you offer spiritual direction in your parish? \nColette will also share how spiritual direction was a healing force in her own journey of surrendering and growing closer to God in a time of doubt and darkness.
The Spirituality of Supervision
Ann GarridoOften as experienced ministers we are asked to mentor and/or supervise a new minister in the field. As Ann Garrido discusses in her book, "A Concise Guide to Supervising a Ministry Student", quality mentoring can provide a valuable service to the new minister, but it also can be transforming in the life of the experienced minister as well. In this webinar, Garrido will explore the way that the practices of supervision, including theological reflection, can enrich the spiritual journey of the mentor.
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Humility of Heart: Keys to Understanding St. Benedict of Nursia
Susan Muto|Lori McMahonConsidered the father of western monasticism, St. Benedict of Nursia discloses in his rule the central importance of humility of heart. He grounds his understanding of this virtue in the integration of ora et labora (prayer and work) for the whole of Christian life. In this webinar, Susan Muto and Lori McMahon of the Epiphany Association—which promotes the teaching and research of formative spirituality—will discuss the Benedictine tradition, its place in the context of Christian spirituality, and its implications for ministry and everyday living.
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