Episode 194: When Missionaries Stall-out: My Clear Path Talk at SEEK 2025
Description
Why would a parish packed with on-fire disciples feel stagnant?
You’d think that if you put a dozen former FOCUS missionaries in one parish, it would explode with fruitfulness—but almost nothing happened. The truth is, even the most passionate disciples need a clear path and a culture that supports mission. Without it, the fire fizzles.
In this episode, I talk about why real change is uncomfortable but necessary, what a parish of missionary disciples actually looks like, and how a community can shift from cruise ship mode to fire station mode—where mission is normal and conversion is celebrated.
[00:00 ] Introduction and Conference Overview
[01:17 ] Personal Story and Missionary Heart
[02:46 ] Challenges in Building a Missionary Culture
[03:13 ] Three Keys to Developing Missionary Discipleship
[08:26 ] Key 1: Clarity About Mission and Vision
[13:06 ] Key 2: Organizational Health
[16:12 ] Key 3: Making Disciples
[19:44 ] Building a Clear Path to Discipleship
[22:34 ] Success Stories and Conclusion
[25:54 ] Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/.
A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)
United States
