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Summary
In this conversation, Ed and Melissa discuss the importance of the Grow Deeper Strategic Anchor for parish renewal. They explore the four anchors of parish growth: grow wider, weekend experience, leadership community, and grow deeper.
Ed deep dives into the Grow Deeper anchor, which emphasizes encouraging parishioners to go deeper in their faith. They discuss the practices and systems that can help parishioners grow deeper, such as serving in ministry, tithing, engaging in small groups, practicing prayer and the sacraments, and sharing their faith. They also provide practical tips and resources for implementing these practices in parishes.
Takeaways
The Grow Deeper Anchor is essential for parish renewal and emphasizes encouraging parishioners to go deeper in their faith.
Practices and systems, such as serving in ministry, tithing, engaging in small groups, practicing prayer and the sacraments, and sharing faith, can help parishioners grow deeper.
Parish leaders should provide clarity and leadership in shaping a clear discipleship path for parishioners.
Investing in relationships, providing accessible resources, and creating a culture of discipleship are key to implementing the Grow Deeper anchor.
Practical resources and tools, such as message series, daily devotionals, and coaching, can support parishes in implementing the Grow Deeper anchor.
Chapters
00:00 - Overview of the Grow Deeper Strategic Anchor
03:46 - Elements of the Grow Deeper Flywheel
08:10 - Connecting Giving to Discipleship
11:38 - Identifying and Implementing Actions and Systems
13:34 - Inviting Parishioners to Serve in Ministry or Missions
25:33 - The Power of Small Groups
31:49 - Practicing Faith Through Prayer and Sacraments
35:41 - Sharing Faith and Making Invitations
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