Episode 30

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Published on:

25th Apr 2024

The Young Church (ft. Amy Eschelbach)

Summary

In this episode of the Go and Make podcast, Brian Miller interviews Amy Eschelbach from the Office of Youth Ministry about the importance of evangelizing young people and how the whole parish can be involved in the process. They discuss the challenges faced by Gen Z, the need for systematic catechesis in youth ministry, and the impact of youth ministry on the lives of young people. They also highlight the importance of including young people in decision-making processes and providing financial support for youth ministry. The episode concludes with a prayer for the youth of the Church.

Keywords

youth ministry, evangelization, young people, Gen Z, systematic catechesis, parish involvement, decision-making, financial support

Sound Bites

"Youth ministry is a reciprocal relationship and a place for young people to feel welcomed."

"Youth ministry invests deeply in young people, helping them learn what it looks like to walk the faith and live the faith."

"Youth ministry creates pathways for young people to encounter Jesus and make their faith their own."




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About the Podcast

GO & MAKE
Preparing you for mission
The GO & MAKE Podcast, hosted by Brian Miller, Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is your guide to living a mission-driven life. Join us as we equip you to live the great commission of Jesus Christ in our local church and beyond. Discover how to GO & MAKE disciples of all nations in this dynamic podcast series.

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Brian Miller

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Brian Miller serves as the Director of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute in Colorado.

Brian developed his missionary zeal while serving for four years as a FOCUS Missionary to evangelize college students on several campuses throughout the country and through a profound encounter with Christ during St. John Paul II’s visit to St. Louis in 1999. He and his wife Liz have 4 children and are active parishioners of St. Justin Martyr in Sunset Hills, MO.

Archdiocese of St. Louis

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As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, we are called by our Lord, Jesus Christ, to be His Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and sharing our faith, serving others, and fostering unity in diversity. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to the responsible stewardship of all God's gifts.