Coach's Corner 20: Healthy Roots Equal Abundant Fruits – Church Growth Explained

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May 13th, 2025

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About this Episode

What’s the one thing that can produce lasting fruit in our parish ministries?If we want to see real growth in areas like attendance, vocations, and community life, we must focus on making and maturing disciples. There are no shortcuts—superficial fixes won’t yield lasting change. True fruitfulness comes from healthy individuals, thriving ministries, and a clear vision rooted in mission. In this episode, I break it all down using the metaphor of a fruit tree—and show why discipleship is the key to everything.

[00:34]Vision for Bearing Fruit
[00:55] Desiring Good Fruits
[02:33] The Role of Discipleship
[03:12] Avoiding Shortcuts
[04:04] Importance of Branches
[05:07] Focusing on the Roots
[05:54] Satisfying the Lord's Thirst
[07:04] Final Prayer and Reflection
[07:46] Closing Remarks

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)