First, I set out to learn what Jesus did to evangelize. He healed; he proclaimed; and he taught. This became Part 1 and Part 2 of To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach. Next, I set out to find the models that were working best in evangelizing ministries today. Clearly personal formation, one-on-one discipleship, small group ministries,…
On Evangelization
A Simple Invitation (Easter Evangelist)
About eight years ago my fiancé (now wife) and I were at a nice Italian restaurant. It was a double date with two Catholic friends we were just getting to know. We knew they were strong in faith and we wanted to get to know them more. It took only a few minutes for them to…
What You Should Know about Daily Catholic Devotions
To prepare for the release of To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, I’m dedicating each week to a specific theme. This week’s theme is “Be Evangelized.” Even the most veteran of teachers and ministers need to be continually evangelized. As Catholics we have a treasure trove of devotions to help us be evangelized each and every…
How Jesus Healed Me (A Personal Testimony)
This is an excerpt from my book To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach (Amazon). It is a personal testimony of an encounter I had with God–the first, powerful encounter that set me on the path to where I am today. It is an example of an “encounter story.” Encounter stories are moments in our lives that we…
To Evangelize, You Have to Be Evangelized
I’ve heard it said many times that in order to be a good writer you have to read. It’s advice that transfers into almost any endeavor. Want to be a good golfer? Watch or play with good golfers. Want to be a good leader? Work for a good leader. Want to learn how to…
