Bob McCarty is a pastoral ministry consultant and trainer and has been in professional ministry since 1973, serving in parish, school, diocesan, and national settings. He offers retreats, workshops and training programs in ministry skills internationally. Bob serves as the project coordinator for the Saint Mary’s Press research project on disaffiliated young Catholics.He appeared at the Blanchette Catholic Center on Sept. 20 and shared his ministry expertise on the subject of “Going, Going, Gone” -- which focused on helping Church leaders understand why teens and young adults leave the church. He also provided some strategies for meaningful conversations with them. (The event was co-sponsored by the Young Adult & Youth Ministry Office and the Religious Education Office of the Diocese of Joliet.)

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Bob McCarty Talks about Why Youths and Young Adults Leave the Catholic Church

Carlos Briceno of Christ is Our Hope Magazine talks with Deacon Keith Strohm of M3 Minstries about critical shifts neded for renewal and transformation in parish life.

Dcn. Keith Strohm: Critical Shifts for Renewal & Transformation in Parish Life

Dcn. Keith Strohm: Missionary Leadership, Pt. 3

Dcn. Keith Strohm: Missionary Leadership, Pt. 2

Deacon Keith Strohm, executive director of M3 Ministries, gave a presentation at the Blanchette Catholic Center on Jan. 18, 2018, where he explored five critical shifts church/parish leaders need to make in their attitudes and approaches to ministry and parish life in order to see lasting renewal and transformation in their faith communities.

Dcn. Keith Strohm: Missionary Leadership, Pt. 1

The Diocese of Joliet's Religious Education Office presents several top-notch speakers on evangelization, catechesis and parish renewal throughout the year.

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