Why we do this
As a response to the decline of passionate youth, we strive to create the most effective resources for those who interact with youth to share the truth and beauty of the faith. We do so through an model of "Practical Sainthood" that promotes the journey of discovering the faith as a lifestyle through natural small group conversation.
Our Vision
Our Mission is to help parish leaders engage teens with Christ and his church in a way that allows for them to become lifelong Catholics.
Our Mission
We believe...
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Youth can understand the faith.
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A Small Group is the most effective form of group evangelization.
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Curiosity and Community build lifelong Saints.
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Encounter is built through discovery, not teaching.
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Powerful ministry happens before, during, and after confirmation.
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Tools should adapt to the parish, not a parish to tools.
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A volunteer’s greatest gift is their enthusiasm.
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Your time should be spent in ministry, not administration.
Inspired by his and his siblings' experience with "youth group," Connor founded TorchBearer Ministries in 2018 as a way to develop more effective models of ministry with teens. TBM has since launched their flagship tool Ignite in the fall of 2020, and their Spanish version Encender in 2023. With a background in the fields of theology, psychology, music, film, and business, Connor's work in ministry has focused on empowering others to see the faith as a way of life.
When not working with parishes, Connor spends his time running a film studio in California with his wife, Rachael.
Meet Connor | Founder/CEO
