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Evangelizing Ministry

People Over Programs

By Jared Dees

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,…

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May 4, 2016 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry, On Evangelization

To Evangelize, You Have to Be Evangelized

By Jared Dees

  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…

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March 2, 2016 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry, On Evangelization

Evangelization…is letting the Word in (not just getting the Word out).

By Jared Dees

It seems as though evangelization is all about getting the Word out. We have a lot to share. We want people to appreciate the beauty of the faith. We want to share the truths of our faith with as many people as possible. The problem is, we can become so focused on getting the Word…

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September 25, 2014 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry, On Evangelization

Evangelization is . . . a mother praying for her adult child.

By Jared Dees

St. Monica and St. Augustine

On these feasts of St. Monica and St. Augustine, I’m thinking of all the incredible mothers in the world praying that their sons and daughters find God. So many parents today are heartbroken that their children do not share the same kind of love for God that they do. They are disappointed in themselves that…

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August 28, 2014 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry, On Evangelization

“Even when you’re left out, Jesus loves you.” (Thank You Vacation Bible School!)

By Jared Dees

Vacation Bible School: Jesus Loves You

“Even when you’re left out, Jesus loves you.” My girls were reciting this back and forth to each other last week. You could tell their Vacation Bible School was doing a great job. They have the line memorized and the stories they heard, videos they watched, and activities they did reinforced this message. I’m so…

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June 30, 2014 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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