October 2020 Newsletter

October 2020 Newsletter



                                      



Do you feel that your evangelization events are not bearing fruit in your parish?
You may not be evaluating the right metrics.

With the launch of Inform, the Mission Suite's analytical tool, we've created exciting ways to track parish health. 
Click the button below to watch a 3-minute video overview. With Inform, you can sort and filter the data exactly the way you need to see it. Identify trends, discover future leaders, contact inactive participants - Inform does it all! 

Measure Impact with Inform



Click the image above to watch a 3-minute Inform overview.


Check out these new features!

You told us the features you'd like to see in the Mission Suite, and we heard you. Below are a few enhancements that will make your job easier, giving you more time to invest in building relationships and evangelizing others.
Click the headings below to learn more.

                  Registration form -                                      Find People - sort by session                                          Merge Records - 
                customize questions                                                  or group type                                                       avoid duplicates


Tips and Tricks

You know the Mission Suite is the perfect tool to manage the logistics of events and their participants, but did you also know the Mission Suite is designed for so much more? Here are just a few examples of what the Mission Suite can do for you! Click on the links below to learn more!




Customer Spotlight


Hear from one of our customers!  

Shayne Slough is the Director of Parish Life at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Jackson, MI. She's been married to her husband John for 29 years and has been a parishioner at St. John for 46 years. She and her husband have two children, Allie and John, and a son-in-law, Thomas. This year they welcomed a beautiful granddaughter named Lucy.

I taught 8th grade English in the Jackson area Catholic Area Schools for 26 years, and then the Holy Spirit had a change of plans in mind! My role at the parish includes a wide range of activities, including our Sunday Experience, the Alpha® program, parish communications, as well as outreach and evangelization efforts with our parish representatives and parishioners. I'm also part of the Parish Leadership Team. I LOVE this calling!

What are some of the obstacles you face in evangelizing and forming disciples?
As is the case for most working in parish life, I find time to be the biggest obstacle in evangelizing and building disciples. While everyday tasks gobble up most of the week, our new thematic goal of "intensifying a culture of discipleship" is slowly shifting my focus. Forming disciples takes time, commitment, and a willingness to walk with people "where they are" on their faith journey.

What features of the Mission Suite software are the most beneficial to you?
We really like the fact that you can view someone's involvement and gifts to gain a better sense of which parishioners are "on fire" and ready to engage further. We know these individuals are most likely to accept an invitation to mission.

Why did you decide to use the Mission Suite?
Two key factors drove our decision to use the Mission Suite: 1. The desire to better "keep track" of our disciples and not letting anyone "slip through the cracks," and 2. The commitment of the Mission Pathways team to continuously ask for feedback and adapting the software to meet our specific needs.

What advantages does the Mission Suite have over how you did things before?
The Mission Suite eliminates the varied spreadsheets and documents once used for record-keeping. It also allows users different levels of access based on their role. One benefit of the Mission Suite is the ability to see where a particular person is in their formation and on the path of discipleship.

How has evangelization transformed your parish?
Evangelization has transformed the classes we teach and our approach to Religious Education and sacramental preparation. Compared to just a few years ago, our parishioners are developing prayer lives and diving into Scripture. We have numerous small groups growing in their relationship with the Lord and with each other. Our parishioners are much more cognizant of their role as evangelizers. This is a key first step in transforming our parish and community.

Any final thoughts?
We are so happy with the Mission Suite; our current goal is to train more staff to use it and eventually consolidate the majority of our databases into the Suite.


Would you like to be featured in a future Customer Spotlight? We'd love to share how the Mission Suite has transformed your evangelization and discipleship efforts. Click the link below!



      
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