Often people walk out of a great training sessions and workshop and say, "WOW! That was awesome! I should use some of that stuff!" But the busy-ness of life, old habits, or a lack of clear direction prevent most from implementing the ideas and processes that they learn.

To help remedy this, the VITAL Strategy engages each parish on two levels of consultation: Face-to-Face and On-Line.

Cultivation Ministries' program revitalized our Youth Ministry
and provided an excellent structure upon which to build. The training materials are top quality and cutting edge in the field. I feel comfortable turning to the knowledgable staff for continuing support.

Mary Ann Brinkman
Youth Minister
St. Patrick Church
Wadsworth, IL

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Face-to-Face

At the beginning of each year, Cultivation Ministries' consultants will meet with 4-5 parishes, a cohort, that are networked because of like-needs. Here parishes will build relationships, share their needs and their dreams, and establish a set of concrete goals for the next months.

. On-Line Consulting

The on-line consulting provides a flexible, cost-effective environment where participating parishes can interact at their convenience. Through Blackboard.com, participants engage in on-going dialogue with other parishes, offer feedback to the other members of their cohort, and receive weekly consultation from Cultivation Ministries' staff. Parishes are also held accountable to implementing their goals by posting meeting agendas, minutes, evaluations, etc.

To supplement both the face-to-face and on-line consulting, dioceses provide local observers to help the consulting staff better customize feedback to the parish communities.

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