For most new disciples, following Jesus inspires changes in habits and attitudes as we conform ourselves to Christ. If you are meeting with someone regularly to establish them in their discipleship, you may find these tips for motivating change helpful in your conversations. Keep in mind that these strategies presume a relationship of mutual trust […]
Month: July 2019
Why Make Disciples One-on-One?
The idea that people must be apprenticed in faith may be utterly foreign to you. You may not have even been conscious you were apprenticed into the heart and habits of a Catholic disciple of Jesus. In the best of worlds, it happens in an integrated way through family, Catholic education, and formation of the […]
Launching a Small Group Discussion
Before you start asking your small group any of the three types of questions, help the group warm up by planning a launching discussion. The general goal of the small group launching discussion is simple: get people talking. Even better: get people sharing meaningful things in a simple and unthreatening way. This builds trust and […]