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"I go back to the Gospels a lot . . .the more I encounter Jesus in the Gospels I encounter someone who is certainly not afraid of conflict and not afraid of tension because He saw it as an opportunity for growth." --Kristin Bird Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Editor and Liturgical Training Consultant with LTP, explore the reality of conflict within parish life and discuss ways to navigate through it and strategies for creating an environment for healthy, instructive conflict.

Key Topics: Catchup (0:56)

Vatican Website Hacked (6:55)

Introduction to the Topic of Conflict (11:30)

Conflict in Parish Life  (13:13)

Conflict as Misalignment of Expectations (15:17)

Healthy vs Unhealthy Conflict (16:54)

Examples of Healthy Conflict (29:40)

Self Knowledge & Team Awareness as Tools for Healthy Conflict (39:42)

Creating Environments for Healthy Conflict (50:06)

Need to Talk?

If you have an ongoing conflict at your parish that you would like to talk to us about, or if you have questions about evangelization or parish renewal, just reach out to us:

Contact Deacon Keith

Contact Kristin

Contact Rachel

Resources Mentioned**

Clifton Strength Finders

5 Dysfunctions of a Team (Video)

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Next Steps

Join the M3 Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/

Explore The Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com

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"You are never going to fail if you do something that builds trust." --Rachel Espinoza Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Editor and Liturgical Training Consultant with LTP, discuss how to help walk with othrs through the thresholds of pre-discipleship conversion. They explore each of the thresholds, discuss what folks at each threshold might need, and share some practical advice on how to help others move through these key moments in their journey toward an intentional relationship with Jesus.

Key Topics: Spring Sports in Wisconsin (1:14)

Introduction to the Pre-Discipleship Thresholds (6:19)

The Threshold of Trust (19:47)

The Threshold of Curiosity (38:12)

The Threshold of Openness (49:55)

The Threshold of Seeking (62:00)

Implications for Parish Life & Evangelization (73:00)

Need to Talk?

If you have questions about evangelization or parish renewal, just reach out to us:

Contact Deacon Keith

Contact Kristin

Contact Rachel

Resources Mentioned**

I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path To Jesus

Summary of the Thresholds (Archdiocese of Denver)

Next Steps

Join the M3 Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/

Explore The Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com

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"We have to ask ourselves this question: Am I as passionate about this person's spiritual fullness . . . as I am excited about what they can do in all the areas of ministry I am involving them in."             --Rachel Espinoza

Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation and Evangelization at St. Clement Parish in Chicago talk about  how to nurture the disciples you have in the parish (particularly new ones)--especially in the early days of parish renewal when they get called upon to handle a disproportionally large amount of the work necessary to move forward with transformation.

Key Topics:

     Visiting Other Parishes (Timestamp 6:30)      Introduction to Topic (12:10)      Distinction Between Engaged Parishioners & Disciples (16:05)      Causes of Burnout in Disciples (25:25)      Importance of Charism Discernment to Avoid Burnout (34:05)      Examples of Leadership & Discipleship Discernment (49:00)      Warning Signs of Burnout (58:29)      Investment & Accompaniment to Prevent Burnout (61:09)

Need to Talk? 

If you are frustrated and nearing burnout and need to talk, just reach out to us: Deacon Keith Kristin Bird Rachel Espinoza

Resources Mentioned:

Signs of a Volunteer vs a Disciple

6 Principles of Discernment used by Kristin in her parish

Intro to Charism Discernment

Next Steps:

Join the M3 Ministry Community

Check out the Missionary Leadership Academy

Money Quote: “If we are honest . . . we don’t love people enough! —Rachel Espinoza

Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, and Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation & Evangelization for St. Clement Parish explore the critical importance of “shallow entry points,” ways in which parishes can help those who are disconnected from Christ and His Church be introduced to Jesus and the Christian community in non-threatening and welcoming ways.

Key Topics:  

1000 Hours Outside Update (Timestamp 6:48)

Meeting People Where They are at as a Parish—Shallow Entry Points (10:21)

Shifting to a More Individualized Approach (16:40)

What Do Shallow Entry Points Look Like? Examples. (25:25)

Changing Perspective: Shallow Entry Points Shouldn’t All Be at the Parish (37:50)

Obstacles to Creating Shallow Entry Points for Parishes (42:20)

Breaking Through the Obstacles (48:55)

What are Some of the Fruits of Using a Shallow Entry Point (52:00)

Resources Mentioned

Sustainable Children's Ministry: From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long-Term Solutions:  https://amzn.to/2RspRFL

Alpha: www.alphausa.org

Discovering Christ: https://christlife.org/christlife-series/discovering-christ

Following Christ: https://christlife.org/christlife-series/following-christ

Share Christ: https://christlife.org/christlife-series/sharing-christ Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com

Next Steps

Join the M3 Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/

Contact Deacon Keith (mailto:[email protected])

Contact Kristin (mailto:[email protected])

Contact Rachel (mailto: [email protected])

Money Quote: “All of us are charged with that. It’s not a committee’s job; it’s not your pastor’s job. Everyone of us has to be a person of radical hospitality” —Jane Angha

Episode Summary: In this episode Rachel, Kristin, and Deacon Keith explore the nature of radical hospitality with Jane Angha, Executive Director of Ministry Blueprints, an apostolate that works with parishes and dioceses to help them live and minister in a more hospitable way. Want to learn how your parish can embrace radical hospitality in practical ways? Then tune in!

Key Topics:             

How Jane Got Started Focusing on Radical Hospitality (Timestamp 9:20)

What Do We Need to Get Started on the Radical Hospitality? (14:09)

Why is Radical Hospitality Essential in Parish Life?  (16:45)

Growing a Heart for the Outsider (31:19)

Helping Parishes Get Through the Overwhelm in Starting (39:15)

Connecting Secular Best Practices of Hospitality to Jesus (52:18)

Resources Mentioned

Ministry Blueprints https://www.ministryblueprints.com/

Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com

Next Steps

Schedule a Consultation Session with Jane Angha https://www.ministryblueprints.com/schedule-appointment

Join the M3 Ministries Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/

Contact Deacon Keith (mailto:[email protected])

Contact Kristin (mailto:[email protected])

Contact Rachel (mailto: [email protected])

Podcast Guest Jane Angha

Jane lives in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and is the Director of Ministry Blueprints. Jane has mentored and trained youth and young adult leaders for 20 years. She has a bachelor of science in secondary education and religious studies from the University of Wisconsin, and a Master in Theology from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. Jane has worked with non-profits, congregations, and dioceses to create new models of ministry and provide innovation workshops and processes to schools and faith communities. In her spare time, Jane loves to write hike, cook, and try out Pinterest DIY projects.

Money Quote: “If the only time that people participate in the works of mercy is in the four walls of the parish, then we are not living our life as parish correctly!” —Kristin Bird

Episode Summary: Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, and Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, and Rachel Espinoza, Director of Family Faith Formation and Evangelization for St. Clement Parish try to cut through the buzzwords and talk about what parish renewal really looks like? How can we tell if our parish is truly being renewed? How can we avoid dead ends and wasting our time?

Key Topics:             

Rachel’s Experience in Ministry and Parish Renewal (Timestamp 10:00)

Single Biggest Obstacle to Parish Renewal—Rachel’s Perception (22:40)

Brief Discussion on the Pastor’s Role in Parish Renewal (25:00)

What the Heck is Parish Renewal Anyway? (27:20)

Resources Mentioned

Alpha https://alphausa.org/

Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com

Next Steps

Join the M3 Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/

Contact Deacon Keith (mailto:[email protected])

Contact Kristin (mailto:[email protected])

Contact Rachel (mailto:[email protected])

Deacon Keith, Executive Director of M3 Ministries, and Kristin Bird, Executive Director of Burning Hearts Disciples, talk about the challenges and opportunities for parish renewal and evangelization presented by the Coronavirus Pandemic and the subsequent restrictions on social gatherings. How can we continue the Mission of the Church and the renewal of our parishes in the midst of a worldwide pandemic.

Key Topics:                

Kristin’s Experience in Ministry and Parish Renewal (Timestamp 7:27)

Deacon Keith’s Experience in Ministry and Parish Renewal (21:05)

Biggest Obstacle to Parish Renewal (26:00)

Parish Renewal in a Time of Pandemic (32:10)

3 Things that Kristin’s Parish Did to Bear Fruit in the Pandemic (52:50)

Resources Mentioned

Catholic Spiritual Gifts Discernment Process (https://siena.org/called-gifted)

Ablaze: 5 Essential Paradigm Shifts for Parish Renewal https://amzn.to/3jYw6L9 (Affiliate Link)

Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com

Next Steps

Join the M3 Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/

Contact Deacon Keith (mailto:[email protected])

Contact Kristin (mailto:[email protected])