Resources: 

Register for the Rebuilt Conference 2025! rebuiltconference.com 

Use our Advent Message Series: https://www.rebuiltparish.com/advent-promise 

Summary

In this episode of the Rebuild Parish podcast, Father Michael and Henry discuss the comprehensive process of planning the Advent message series, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, preparation, and feedback. They explore how to build on themes throughout Advent, craft an impactful Christmas Eve message, and evaluate the success of the series. 

The conversation highlights the significance of collaboration among church staff and parishioners to create messages that resonate with both regular attendees and newcomers.

Takeaways

• The planning for the Advent message series begins in the spring.

Sound Bites

"It's your biggest opportunity of the whole year."

"Preparation is the key."

"Make it a message of hope."

Chapters

00:00 - Planning the Advent Message Series

03:04 - Building on Themes Throughout Advent

06:06 - Crafting the Christmas Eve Message

09:07 - Focus Group Feedback for Improvement

12:04 - Evaluating the Success of the Message Series

15:12 - The Importance of Team Collaboration

17:56 - Final Thoughts on Advent Messaging

Keywords

Advent, message series, Christmas Eve, planning, focus group, team collaboration, church, homily, evaluation, community

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