I’ve got a program this is going to change hearts and transform lives! It builds relationships, causes conversions, and could be a real blessing to your parish, BUT there’s a catch…

Program’s aren’t silver bullets, and they can’t survive in a vacuum.

A program that works has:

<ul>
<li>a goal for success</li>
<li>a target audience that isn’t defined by age or state of life</li>
<li>a support system of ongoing relationships</li>
<li>disciples who are working together to shift parish culture</li>
</ul>

All this may seem like a lot, but today’s episode provides some easy first steps for fostering good programs that flourish.

(Note: No actual program is being promoted in this episode. We simply hope to impart some wisdom around using programs in a way that they will truly thrive at your parish.)

A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha 
Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

I’ve got a program this is going to change hearts and transform lives! It builds relationships, causes conversions, and could be a real blessing to your parish, BUT there’s a catch… Program’s aren’t silver bullets, and they can’t survive in a vacuum. A program that works has: a goal for success a target audience that isn’t defined by age or state of life a support system of ongoing relationships disciples who are working together to shift parish culture All this may seem like a lot, but today’s episode provides some easy first steps for fostering good programs that flourish. (Note: No actual program is being promoted in this episode. We simply hope to impart some wisdom around using programs in a way that they will truly thrive at your parish.) A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Episode 87: Why Programs Don't Work

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