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Mission
Mette Family Ministries exists to promote the beauty of the Catholic faith in a modern context using unique experiences.
We also provide a living witness of the joy of a relationship with Christ and to invite others into that same relationship.
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Our Programs
Evening Concerts
The events are somewhere between a rock concert and a parish mission, providing 90 minutes of entertainment, catechesis, and opportunities for prayer.
Parish missions
Michael and Michelle offer several missions including:
An Evening of Hope - a one-night Advent Mission
Sacrifice, Surrender, Service - a 3-night Lenten Mission
Timeless - a 3-night mission for Ordinary time.
Couple's Retreats
A morning of reflection for married couples and those preparing for marriage.
keynotes & workshops
Michael and Michelle speak on a variety of topics including:
10 ways to use music in ministry
What's Your Story? Evangelizing through developing a testimony.
Balancing Family and Ministry.
Confirmation Retreats
During the “Know Love Serve” retreat, the band uses Michael’s catchy song to break open Catechism verse 1721. “Know Love Serve” is easily adapted to fit intimate small groups and large assemblies and has been used for day-long class retreats, Confirmation preparation, and youth rallies.
Praise and Worship
The band, MJM7 can provide musical opportunities to enter into prayer through praise and worship music.
“Michael’s concerts are a great opportunity to bring together the whole community without barriers... it appeals to both Anglo and Hispanic communities. It’s an event where everyone can join together to praise and worship the Lord through the universal language of music.”
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Board of Directors
michael james mette, president
Michael has a BA in Theology from Quincy University as well as 15 years experience in Catholic Ministry. For the past 5 years, he has toured the country presenting concert experiences with his family.
Deacon Dana Nearmyer
Deacon Dana Nearmyer heads up the Evangelization Division for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. His role with Archdiocese spans 21 counties in Kansas and serves Catholic evangelization leaders. Additionally, he and his wife helped found Camp Tekakwitha and Prairie Star Ranch..
michelle Mette, treasurer
Michelle has a BA in Management from Abilene Christian University as well as 8 years experience in Catholic ministry. For the past 5 years she has coordinating the logistics of touring. Michelle also presents retreats and workshops nationally with her husband, Michael.
Brian Niebrugge
Brian Niebrugge has served the Archdiocese of St. Louis as the Executive Director of Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal since 2010. Mr. Niebrugge holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Business.
Mr. Niebrugge and his family belong to St. Margaret-Mary Alacoque Parish in Oakville.
Open Position, secretary
We look forward to welcoming a new secretary in 2024.
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live events
“Michael is both professional and deeply spiritual. He worked with nearly thirty priests each summer, and each commented on how rich the beauty and participation was in our singing under his leadership.”
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