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In this episode of the Rebuilt Podcast, Father Roger Gustafson and Dawn Stearns share their experiences in revitalizing St. Hilary through the implementation of small groups. They discuss the journey of prioritizing small groups, the initial community engagement, the formation of a leadership team, and the training of small group leaders.
The conversation highlights the growth and impact of small groups on parishioners' lives, transformational stories, challenges faced during implementation, and the importance of measuring success. They conclude with valuable advice for parishes looking to start their own small group ministries.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Small Groups at St. Hilary
02:51 - The Journey to Prioritizing Small Groups
06:02 - Initial Community Engagement and Resistance
09:01 - Building a Leadership Team for Small Groups
11:54 - Training and Equipping Small Group Leaders
14:54 - Growth and Impact of Small Groups
17:49 - Transformational Stories from Small Groups
20:50 - Challenges in Implementing Small Groups
24:08 - Measuring Success in Small Group Ministry
26:55 - Advice for Starting Small Groups
30:02 - Conclusion and Future Goals
Keywords
small groups, parish growth, community engagement, church leadership, faith transformation, discipleship, church revitalization, St. Hilary, leadership team, training
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