Leading When Not in Charge

Today Dave “Open Book, Closed Heart” VanVickle and I talk about extraordinary and ordinary means of fighting the devil, which leads (naturally) into a conversation on evangelization and how to lead when you’re not in charge. Snippet from the Show “One person can bring about dramatic change at a parish.” We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your story, question, or comment—or if you’ve got a new nickname for Dave. SHOWNOTES How do you lead when you are not in a leadership position? Try to be close friends with the current staff on evangelization teams. Try to win the front of “what is the truth” and make sure everyone is on the same page on what they believe. Give talks on what the life of catechists and parish workers should look like. Encourage the use of Scripture and the new Catechism for formation. Give talks on how to have a personal relationship with Jesus in the context of the Catholic Church. Offer a talk on the history of the Catholic Church in America since Vatican II. Pray for the leaders and with them. Work with your priest to prioritize and organize an annual staff retreat. Have a “ministry leader summit.” If people are refusing or rejecting evangelization, work with your pastor to make sure the appropriate people are in the right positions. Go in trying to win souls for Christ, not fight them. Remember to always be praying for these people. When confrontation has to occur do not do it out of hate for people but in service to people who are missing out on the gospel. You need to have the courage to stand up for the truth and gospel when needed. 5 Practical Tips Go to NewAdvent.org and search the name of a church father (St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Athanasius … ) Pray for the CCD staff (or another staff group) and their openness to the gospel. Listen to Mike’s talks on the kerygma at Soundcloud.com/AMDGomer. Meet once a week with your pastor and discuss the kerygma. Send this podcast to your CCD Staff. Check out the resources from this episode at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbowSupport Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast)