Light the Match is a two-day conference designed to renew your ministry and energize your evangelization team for the year ahead. Each day of Light the Match includes a dynamic keynote talk, a variety of breakout sessions, and of course, great food and fellowship.
Joshua Danis, a Dayton native, serves as the Head of Parish and Diocesan Partnerships for Hallow. He holds degrees in theology and philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He previously worked for Alpha, in Catholic radio, and for the Archdicoese of Cincinnati. He is also the author of “Living the Fruit of the Spirit,” published by Word Among Us. Joshua is a lifelong Catholic and a cycling enthusiast. He currently resides in Minnesota with his wife Hollie, and their children, Lillie and Michael.
Breakout Sessions
Monday
Skills for New Evangelists, part 1 – Shane Legg & Audrey Melton
Lifelong Discernment – Paco Patag
Josh Danis – Building a Culture of Prayer
Skills for New Evangelists, part 2 – Shane Legg & Nicholas Hardesty
On Mission with your Catholic School – Matt Daniels, Superintendent of Schools
Reframing & Renewing
Tuesday
Skills for New Evangelists, part 3 – Shane Legg & Christine Baumgardner
Cultural Paradigms – Nicholas Hardesty
Going Deeper With Culture – Josh Danis
AI & the Church – Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi
Neurodivergent Catechesis – Megan Apple & Carolyn Krug
