Ep 192 - How Coaches and Volunteers Make Our Mission a Reality

In this episode of "Charisms for Catholics," host Jill Simons explores the essential role that coaches and volunteers play in making charism discernment accessible within the Church!

She delves into the different programs offered by Many Parts Ministries, from entry-level study groups to comprehensive volunteer and coach certifications, all designed to equip individuals to accompany others through their discernment journey. Jill also shares her personal experience in developing these resources, emphasizing the importance of local leadership and one-on-one accompaniment to help people identify their spiritual gifts.

This episode also highlights how you can get involved, whether by becoming trained leaders or by advocating for charism discernment programs within their own parishes!

01:03 — Launch of "What You Carry" Study: Entry-Level Accompaniment

02:50 — Volunteer Training Programs and Small Group Accompaniment

04:16 — Jill Simons' Personal Journey: Learning and Informal Charism Accompaniment

06:44 — Impact and Role of Volunteers in Local Communities

10:04 — Volunteer Accompaniment Training Program Overview

11:13 — Spiritual Director and Coach Certification Program

14:51 — Benefits for Spiritual Directors and Coaches: Practical Application

16:14 — Grassroots Parish Engagement and Impact

Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.