How Do We Engage the Other 90% of the Church?
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T06:41:15-06:00If we “actually engage” the 5-10% effectively, it will mean that the other 90% receive the invitation to be engaged through them
Evangelization – Where Are We Going Wrong?
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T06:45:20-06:00For some time now, I’ve been trying to put my finger on the “missing piece” in our current efforts at evangelization. I’ve written a post about how evangelization shouldn’t be so hard and shared my experience of watching evangelization happen through people not necessarily because THEY did something extreme. It’s not hard to find writings
How I Have Seen Discipleship Changing the Church
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T06:55:47-06:00I have been assisting parishes in moving towards a discipleship focused youth ministry approach for the last four years. It was really what I was seeing happen with FOCUS on our university campuses that first got my attention, and DFYM was the result. As it has taken shape, I have drawn a lot from FOCUS,
Four Qualities of a Good Discipleship Leader
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T07:58:27-06:00One of the most difficult aspects of Discipleship Focused Youth Ministry is finding good leaders who are intentional disciples themselves. How do you know someone is ready to be a disciple-maker?
Pope Francis on Finding Quality Discipleship Leaders (sort of)
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T08:02:27-06:00We are so trained to be in “program success” mode that we often forget that we should instead be in “person success” mode.
Stop Trying So Hard to Evangelize
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T08:05:23-06:00In my work of discipleship and evangelization, it seems that too often, I am focused on “doing” things that I believe will make in an impact on others as I attempt to “fix” or “help” them to know Christ better. Over the last two weeks, I have been struck by three different experiences that appear to be challenging me in this mindset.
My Desires (Goals) for 2016 in Discipleship
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T08:08:23-06:00For anyone who follows this blog regularly, you have probably picked up on the fact that I don’t usually choose the theme or content based on the fads or trends of the season. To be blunt, I am ordinarily inspired more by conversations and experiences I have than the perennial rituals and practices of modern
Ten Common Mistakes Discipleship Leaders Make
Eric Gallagher2019-02-22T08:15:34-06:00Over the past few years, I have seen several common mistakes, and I thought it would be helpful to share my observations in the hope that others can learn from them as well. Here are the top ten mistakes I am seeing discipleship leaders make as they strive to foster an atmosphere of discipleship in their ministry to others:
A Unique Method of Engaging Parents in Youth Ministry – Part 2
Eric Gallagher2019-03-01T06:40:58-06:00As we begin to move towards a more discipleship focused youth ministry, I am observing several developments in regard to parents and how they are being engaged. Here are seven of them
A Unique Method of Engaging Parents in Youth Ministry
Eric Gallagher2019-03-01T06:43:02-06:00When parents have to pick and choose the things to which they will give their time and we give them the option to not be involved, why would they be? By not requiring them to be involved, we essentially tell them that we’ve got it covered or we don’t necessarily “need” their help.