Money Quote:
“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 these areas of ministry I am involving them in. —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 talk about how to nurture the disciples that you have in the parish-especially in the early days of parish renewal when this small band of men and women get called on to handle a disproportionately large amount of the work necessary to move forward with renewal.
Key Topics:
Visiting Othewr Parishes (Timestamp 6:30)
Introduction to Topic (10:21)
Critical Distinction Between Engaged Parishioners and Disciples (16:05)
Causes of Disciple Burnout (25:25)
Importance of Charism Discernment to Avoid Burnout (34:05)
Obstacles to Creating Shallow Entry Points for Parishes (42:20)
Examples of Leadership and Disciple Discernment (49:00)
Warning Signs of Burnout (58:29)
Investment and Accompaniment to Prevent and Deal with Burnout (61:09)
Need to Talk?
If you think you are burning out and need someone to talk to, just reach out to us:
Contact Deacon Keith (mailto:[email protected])
Contact Kristin (mailto:[email protected])
Contact Rachel (mailto:[email protected])
Resources Mentioned
Signs of a Volunteer vs Signs of a Disciple
6 Principles of Discernment used by Kristin in her parish
Introduction to Charism Discernment
Next Steps
Join the M3 Community http://m3catholic.com/m3-community-signup/
Missionary Leadership Academy https://missionaryleadershipacademy.com
