Vision & Leadership

The great Gospel mandate Jesus gave to His Church is to “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.”

This is the foundation of all evangelical work of the Church. To accomplish this mandate from Jesus, we are called to refocus on this vision: Disciples Make Disciples. Beginning with our own personal discipleship, we must consider different expressions for sharing the Catholic faith that are relevant in the context of today’s society. 

Resources

GUIDING TEXTS ON THE VISION FOR EVANGELIZATION

Making Missionary Disciples: How to Live the Method Modeled by the Master

Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus

Vatican Documents:

Evangelii Nuntiandi

Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel)

RESOURCES ON WHERE WE ARE NOW (The “Moment”)

From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age

The Religion of the Day 

RESOURCES ON A VISION FOR PARISHES

A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish

Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission 

Online Resources:

Revive Parishes by the Augustine Institute

Archdiocese of St. Louis Preparing for Mission Handbook

RESOURCES ON LEADERSHIP

Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions

Leading Change

Redeeming Administration: 12 Spiritual Habits for Catholic Leaders in Parishes, Schools, Religious Communities, and Other Institutions

Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence

Created for Greatness: The Power of Magnanimity