Building Bridges to the Heart of Discipleship: Three Initial Steps to an Engaging and Evangelizing Community (The Bridges Leadership Series)

Are you ready to lead people to an encounter with Jesus Christ? Do you hope to form them as disciples and good stewards? Are you ready to build a parish community in which people grow as members of Christ’s body, from which they are sent as missionary disciples? Building Bridges to the Heart of Discipleship is the first workbook in the Bridges Leadership Series. The book includes a link to specially-prepared videos and worksheet masters for duplication. While each workbook may be used independently, this first book presents foundational concepts and exercises that will be beneficial for all who serve as informal or formal parish leaders. Building Bridges to the Heart of Discipleship is rooted in Catholic theological and pastoral tradition and is built upon the foundation of research and the best practices of parishes throughout North America. The Bridges series will lead you through what you need to know, think about, plan for, and do in order to transform your parish into an engaging community of faith, leading people to live Christ’s mission in the world. Are you ready to begin building an engaging and evangelizing community? Let’s get started.

Leisa Anslinger brings extensive experience in Catholic parishes and schools to her ministry as an author, speaker, and consultant. She is the author of numerous books and e-resources for evangelization, stewardship, and parish leadership. Leisa is a frequent presenter at national, regional and diocesan conferences as well as parish leadership and retreat days. Stephanie Moore brings her passion and years of leadership, facilitation and speaking experience to help faith leaders build vibrant and engaged communities. She has worked in the areas of engagement, stewardship, leadership and gifts discernment for many years, and is frequently called upon to offer her experience in workshops and retreat days at the parish, regional and national levels. Leisa and Stephanie are the Co-Directors of Catholic Life and Faith and are founding team members of the Catholic Strengths and Engagement Community.