Today Dave “Open Book, Closed Heart” VanVickle and I talk about extraordinary and ordinary means of fighting the devil, which leads (naturally) into a conversation on evangelization and how to lead when you’re not in charge. Snippet from the Show “One person can bring about dramatic change at a parish.” We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your story, question, or comment—or if you’ve got a new nickname for Dave. SHOWNOTES How do you lead when you are not in a leadership position? * Try to be close friends with the current staff on evangelization teams. * Try to win the front of “what is the truth” and make sure everyone is on the same page on what they believe. * Give talks on what the life of catechists and parish workers should look like. * Encourage the use of Scripture and the new Catechism for formation. * Give talks on how to have a personal relationship with Jesus in the context of the Catholic Church. * Offer a talk on the history of the Catholic Church in America since Vatican II. * Pray for the leaders and with them. * Work with your priest to prioritize and organize an annual staff retreat. * Have a “ministry leader summit.” * If people are refusing or rejecting evangelization, work with your pastor to make sure the appropriate people are in the right positions. * Go in trying to win souls for Christ, not fight them. * Remember to always be praying for these people. * When confrontation has to occur do not do it out of hate for people but in service to people who are missing out on the gospel. * You need to have the courage to stand up for the truth and gospel when needed. 5 Practical Tips 1. Go to NewAdvent.org and search the name of a church father (St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Athanasius … ) 2. Pray for the CCD staff (or another staff group) and their openness to the gospel. 3. Listen to Mike’s talks on the kerygma at Soundcloud.com/AMDGomer. 4. Meet once a week with your pastor and discuss the kerygma. 5. Send this podcast to your CCD Staff. Check out the resources from this episode at ascensionpress.com/everykneeshallbow