“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
Matthew 28:19
In March of 2017, the diocese created an Office of Evangelization with Joe Bland as director. With direction from an advisory council and consultation with the Priests’ Council, the Evangelization office launched a four year plan entitled, Living as Missionary Disciples.
- Year One – Encounter | Prayer | Come and See
Building an Atmosphere of Trust and Openness - Year Two – Accompany | Evangelization | Follow Me
Proclaiming the Name of Jesus and Encountering the Lord - Year Three – Community | Discipleship | Remain in Me
Growing, Maturing and Discernment - Year Four – Send | Missionary Discipleship | Go & Make Disciples
Leading and Forming