Our Ultimate Drama: This Week's Live IT Gathering

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There's no MOVEMENT unless we MOVE. Beyond the Christian hot-tub. Beyond the comfy places where it's easy. Beyond a fleeting moment and into our lives with the power to transform the planet.

The big question: How truly different are you as a result of that "powerful" Christian event last year? What lasting commitments did it MOVE you to make? How different is your marriage, family, parish and world?

What you profess declares what you think.
Your calendar proclaims what you really believe.

Think about it: How much time did you spend in the last month watching TV, or on your gadget? Compare with how much time you spent talking and praying as a family.

Consider: If your child's coach called right now for a commitment even tonight, would it not go on your calendar? Would you not re-arrange your life to make it happen?

God wants to give us the Gift. He wants us to more fully encounter Him alive in our relationships. Are we receiving?
 
This week put a flag in the sand for Jesus Christ.

This week schedule just 60 minutes to talk and pray as a family. Check out the FREE, downloadable, new-every-week Live IT Gathering Guide. Begin with just 10 minutes as a family: gather to do the simple, one-page, eye-opening Live IT Inventory. And if you want to really receive the Gift, discover God alive in your relationships, commit to the Live IT Challenge.

Here's how the movement spreads. When you gather, light your Live IT Candle. Once a month bring it to an IGNITE event. United with a multitude of others, your candle will illuminate our Eucharistic Lord on the Burning Bush-- very powerful image of  Holy Community lived proclaiming a Holy Communion received!

With all else that's going on in the world, this is a God-given playbook of our ultimate adventure.

Receive the Gift!  We Image the Trinity. Live IT.

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"Evicting the Enemy at the Gates:
Porn in Church"



 
ARTICLE RECOMMENDED BY:

"Evicting the Enemy at the Gates: Porn in the Church exhorts us to act against the enemy and not merely cluck in disapproval. This article drives home porn’s seductive ability to enter even good marriages and twist God’s great gift of sexuality. It is unsparing in its condemnation of evil but creative in its practical offer of God’s mercy. The illustrations are gripping, the admonition haunting and tough. Catholic men and women, married and unmarried will be awakened to the enemy in our midst."

Al Kresta
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"This booklet is an incredible gift for youth and their families in a time where pornography is killing our society."

Justin Fatica
International Author and Speaker
Featured on EWTN show You're Amazing

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"Greg Schlueter points eloquently to the hidden but true spiritual battle surrounding the rampant pornography problem of our time. Stopping the enemy at the gate of the home is an essential first step in parental formation of their children chastity."

Bishop Thomas Olmsted
Diocese of Phoenix 
 
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"In this short booklet Greg Schlueter has given us a much needed call to arms in the battle against porn. He’s identified the enemy, exposed his strategy, and has provided the kind of spiritual encouragement and tested practical wisdom that, if followed, will bring about genuine change. For anyone battling against this plague spreading through our Church and society, this booklet will bring you hope and help lead you to the full freedom Jesus has won for you.

Peter Herbeck
Renewal Ministries

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"I recommend this as a faith-filled and effective response to the epidemic of pornography we are experiencing both in the culture and in the Church."

Auxiliary Bishop Michael Byrnes
Archdiocese of Detroit

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"There's no question, first as a man trying to live in this modern, hyper-sexualized culture, and as a confessor who gets privileged glimpses into the battles of Everyman and Everywoman, that pornography is ubiquitous. Greg and Stephanie tread the fine line of being very direct yet very pastoral in looking what's at stake (not just for eternity but now), and how to gain the victory through the power of Jesus and His grace."

Fr. John Riccardo

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"Greg Schlueter goes right to the heart of a serious problem facing the Church in this age of electronic media. Pornography is easily accessible and many of us display little, if any, to urgency to confront this menace before it destroys any more lives and families. Greg sounds a clear call to the Church and men and women of faith to rally together, with the help of grace, to protect ourselves and our families some this insidious enemy."

Mark Berchem
Founder and President of NET Ministries

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“It is said that the number one addiction in America is Sexual Addiction and that it begins statically in the sixth grade! We need to save people from this slavery. I encourage everyone to read this booklet and gain the strength you need to live a life of sexual integrity and freedom!”

Fr. Larry Richards
Reason for Our Hope Foundation
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“This booklet is a valuable resource to help fight the pandemic spiritual warfare that is plaguing our culture, including many Christian families. I highly encourage you to read and share this with your parish.”

Tom PetersonTV Host, Author, National Speaker
Founder of Catholics Come Home and VirtueMedia Pro-life

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“The hell porn offers is imminent and eternal, the danger is shocking and perilously close. Greg Schlueter's brief exposé on Porn and the Catholic of any age is a must-read; he offers the cold facts and the armor we need for ourselves and our families.”

Father Robert Reed
President, The CatholicTV Network

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"Evicting the Enemy at the Gate shines a great light of truth and hope upon the darkness and deception of pornography. May all of us earnestly embrace this light and urgently share its saving message with everyone beginning in our own homes and churches."

Jim & Joy Pinto
Co-Hosts of EWTN’s @Home with Jim and Joy
 

THE CROSS: HOW DOES YOUR PARISH MEASURE?

Missionary Discipleship is about the Cross...

Note that in the cross, the vertical beam holds up the horizontal. If our commitment to multiplying missionary disciples (horizontal) is without a basis of deepening missionary disciples (vertical), we'll end up with neither.

Note in John 6 that Jesus allowed many to leave because the teaching on the Eucharist was too difficult (horizontal). Further note that it was an occasion for engaging and establishing authentic disciples (vertical): "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." Note that this deepening was, and will be, the basis of multiplication... to the ends of the earth.

Aspiring quarterbacks have Aaron Rodgers. Aspiring violinists have Joshua Bell. Where can the aspiring missionary disciple coming into your parish find it being lived with excellence? Is this the evident, primary goal of your pastoral team's use of time, treasure and talent? How is your parish doing in the two-fold "cross metrics" (measure) of the "most important mission" we've been entrusted: to deepen and multiply missionary disciples?

We are about the "most important mission" of parishes becoming dynamic communities of missionary disciples. Contact us. 

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"The Eucharistic Miracle" | CLICK HERE
GUEST: Lisa Ponchak 
What's the big deal with Catholics and the Eucharist? Listen here to a powerful, true story of a Eucharistic miracle Greg Schlueter and Lisa (then Keller) Ponchak experienced a number of years ago at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. And consider the amazing miracle of God's self-giving love that takes place throughout the world every day that is the Eucharist.
AIR DATE:  June 2, 2015

"Connor Flanagan" | CLICK HERE
GUEST: Connor Flanagan 
Featuring awesome story and song of Connor Flanagan (ConnorFlanaganMusic.com), who will be headlining our IGNITE Catholic Family Festival, August 8. REGISTER
AIR DATE:  May 26, 2015

"Porn to Purity: Waging the War Within" | CLICK HERE
GUEST: Pastor Igor "Beau" Beaufils   CONTENT PG13
Pastor Beau brings solid data, Christian perspective and transformational possibility to this area of great attack on individual souls, marriages, churches and communities today. There's no sugar coating it: Satan is seducing many through porn. This is grave matter. The effects are devastating, in this world and the next. If we're not taking action we're playing games with great temptation. Learn what you can do right now to make smartphones, devices and computers safe again. Sign-up right now with our partner, Covenant Eyes. If you are interested in local programming spoken of by Pastor Beau, contact us at Alive@MassImpact.us.
AIR DATE:  May 12, 2015

"Your Money Counts" | CLICK HERE

GUEST: Jon and Evelyn Bean (with Jeff Barefoot)
Jon and Evelyn Bean recovered from a $250,000 catastrophe to begin Compass Catholic, an organization that is helping transform people and parishes throughout the world. We are partnering with them in the NW Ohio area. If you are interested, contact us at Alive@MassImpact.us.
AIR DATE:  April 21, 2015

"Life through Death" | CLICK HERE

GUEST: Ryan Hobbs
Ryan Hobbs is a devout Catholic husband and father of eight, and funeral director with Walker Funeral Homes. During Holy Week, he shares with us his own journey into the Catholic Faith, and gives us insight into this ultimate drama in Jesus Christ to life through death.
AIR DATE:  March 31, 2015

"For Such A Time As This" | CLICK HERE

GUESTS: Jeff Barefoot, with Mike Brag and Dwight Stephenson / Mass Impact Board
What are these times we're living in? How are we engaged in "the most important mission" of evangelization and discipleship in the heart of parishes and homes? Join us in this exhilarating tour of where we're at, and our urgent, clarion call to be attuned to God's call and get in the game.
AIR DATE:  March 17, 2015

"Young Church: Rock Your World (Matt. 16:18)" | CLICK HERE

GUEST: Dan DeMatte / Founder and Director, Catholic Youth Summer Camps 
Dan is one of our nation's most dynamic missionary disciple leaders, author/speaker with Dynamic Catholic, star of A&E's "God or the Girl," and founder/director of a dynamic, discipleship building summer camps (Columbus, Ohio) in partnership with Mass Impact. MORE: CYSC.com. 

AIR DATE:  March 10, 2015

"Playing to Win" | CLICK HERE

GUEST: Notre Dame / NFL Star Mike McCoy
Impactful conversation on our call as Catholics to personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and to evangelize. Hear Mike's short testimonial from SPARK / IGNITE HERE.

AIR DATE:  March 3, 2015

"The Ultimate Drama" | CLICK HERE

From Greg and Stephanie Schlueter's impactful SPARK presentation on "The Ultimate Drama" (preceding an IGNITE in 2014)-- followed by powerful testimonial stories by Kelly Reed, Nick De La Torre, Megan Cook and Willi Meyer. 

AIR DATE:  February 24, 2015

"Claiming a Generation for Jesus Christ." | CLICK HERE
GUEST: HBO Star Justin Fatica 

Join us in this high-octane episode with Catholic author, HBO Star and Hard As Nails leader, Justin Fatica. EWTN was in progress of following Justin for a special upcoming episode. You'll be moved by inspiring stories. HERE is a link to one of his high school presentations.
AIR DATE:  October 21, 2014

"God is Here"
PART I (11.18.2014)   |   PART II  (11.25.2014)

Powerful "on the street" stories of God's present power blended with inspiring music. This is the perfect series to share with that person asking, "God, where are you?"

"MEN: Head of the Mission" (Eph. 5) | CLICK HERE
This is a call to arms, for men to embrace their God-designed call to love and lead with the heart of the Father. Sociological data pronounces a man's irreplaceable, unique role in leading their families.

AIR DATE: February 3, 2015

"WOMEN: Heart of the Mission" (Eph. 5) | CLICK HERE
Many wives lack confidence in their husband's ability (or resolve) to be spiritual leaders of the household. Still looking at Eph. 5, this week we're discussing how women are called and anointed to be "Heart" of the Mission, what that means and what you practically might do for the benefit of your marriage, family and the world.

AIR DATE: February 10, 2015

"PARISH MISSION IGNITION SERIES"

Four week series with four dynamic pastor guests (Fr. Bob Stec, Fr. David Sizemore, Fr. Jeff McBeth and Fr. David Nuss) discussing what it takes to become "that" kind of parish community, guided by Forming Intentional Disciples. CLICK HERE

"Post Abortion Healing in the New Evangelization" | CLICK HERE

GUEST: Judy Schlueter / Foundress of Bethesda Healing Ministry

This impactful episode includes numerous stories that give testimony to God's healing power alive with all who have been effected by abortion (which, directly or indirectly, includes all of us).

AIR DATE: February 17, 2015

CONCERNING YOUR SOUL in 2015 [INTERCEPTED NOTE]

Post by Gregory Schlueter.

YOUR DONATION IS WIND IN THE SAILS

More than a moment, a movement.

SNAPSHOT: OUR GREAT ADVENTURE

SPARK / IGNITE (LINK)
WHAT: Powerful encounter with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist involving witness, word and worship that engages the unchurched/dechurched, and recharges the churched. A monthly basis for communities to become communities of missionary disciples and ignite the planet. Including Presence for Christmas.

REACH: In 2015 there were over 100 events at 25 different parish locations, over 20,000 encounters with Jesus Christ.

COST: $1000/IGNITE ($50,000/year) Average cost involving event teams, organization, promotion, support and web/social-media platforming.

CoreMission Parish Program (LINK)
WHAT: Extensive, 6-8 month growth cycle for a pastor and his team to lead parish in becoming "that" kind of parish in 3-5 years.

REACH: Three beta parishes participated involving nearly 100 on CoreMission leadership teams.

COST: $8,000/parish Donations help parishes (Demand-based goal: $100,000)

Live IT Episode + Gathering Guide (LINK)
WHAT: A weekly video episode and gathering guide to help families talk and pray, based upon subsequent-Sunday readings.

REACH:  Live IT is currently airing on CatholicTV to a prospective audience of 5-6 million, embedded in parish websites, played before IGNITE events and participated by many individually.

COST: $3000/week ($156,000/year) Cost of HD video production, plus gathering guide development and web/social-media platforming.

IGNITE Radio Live (LINK)
WHAT: A weekly radio program showcasing the Holy Spirit alive in this "moment to movement" adventure.

REACH:  IGNITE Radio Live! is broadcast over the four stations of Annunciation Radio, spanning 19 counties, on Tuesdays, 8pm and again on Saturdays at 1pm.

COST: $500/week ($26,000/year) Cost of pre-production, planning, promotion and all web/social media platforming.

ANNUAL VALUE: $322,000
OUR COST: $146,284
BIG PICTURE NEED: $450,000

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