Kevin Cotter

Kevin Cotter is the Executive Director of Programming at Amazing Parish. He previously served with FOCUS for 11 years as a missionary and Sr. Director of Curriculum. Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Benedictine College and a master’s degree in Sacred Scripture from the Augustine Institute. He is the author of numerous FOCUS resources and Bible studies and several books, including Dating Detox with his wife Lisa and Called: Becoming a Disciple in a Post-Christian World. Kevin currently resides in Denver, CO with his wife, Lisa, and their children.

How Does Someone Become a Saint? A 5-Step Process

Usually, people want to know the answer to this question because they want to know the process for how someone is canonized within the Catholic Church. But, before we...

The Most Amazing Saint You’ve Probably Never Read About – St. Isaac Jogues

I’ve been a full-time missionary for more than 10 years — and yet, sometimes I fail to share Jesus with people I know I ought to. Whether it’s out...

How Mother Teresa Was Called to Serve the Poorest of the Poor

St. Teresa of Calcutta (commonly known as Mother Teresa) served the poorest of the poor. From a very early age, I knew about the work of Mother Teresa. I...

The Moment When God Called a Teenaged Pope Francis to be a Priest

Pope Francis’ witness to the faith over the last four years has influenced people around the world. His dedication to the poor and his passion to share the faith...

A Summary of Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel): Pope Francis’ First Apostolic Exhortation

Evangelii Gaudium is a fantastic document that will have a deep impact on our Church for several generations. It is also a LONG document. In his own words, “I...

10 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know about Evangelization

Praise for Pope Francis continues from people of all sorts of backgrounds. The media, the public, and the members of the Catholic Church continue to hang on his words...