Life as an Evangelization Coordinator: How Accompaniment Transforms a Community

Today, we begin a series where I talk to Evangelization Coordinators from across our archdiocese. You’ll hear the honest stories, hard-won wisdom and quiet ways God is moving through the people helping to lead parish renewal from the ground up. In this first episode, Renee Eames of the St. Joseph Family of Parishes, shares what the role looks like day-to-day. Her warm wisdom reminds us that evangelization isn’t about big programs or perfect strategies—it’s about people. It’s about staying close to Jesus in the small moments, letting your heart be softened, and choosing unity when division would be easier. Her story reveals how simple everyday faithfulness—prayer, presence, and quiet accompaniment—can quietly renew a community. This conversation is a reminder that God works through every relationship, every interruption, and every act of love toward the person right in front of you.

[00:00] Meet Renee Ames
[01:20] Renee Background Story
[06:52] Small Town Life
[11:10] Family Of Parishes
[13:20] New Evangelization Role
[22:49] Keeping Eternity First
[28:08] Prayer As The Root
[32:08] Launching Alpha Locally
[35:48] Teamwork and Formation
[38:23] Back To The Fundamentals
[41:41] Workplace Evangelization
[46:04] Unity Through Hard Talks
[49:53] Patience For Long Fruits
[51:21] Practical Advice And Sendoff

For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/.

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Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)