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| Our Vision We seek to be a recognized resource providing parish leaders with easy access to information, training, spiritual nourishment, and networking opportunities that support their roles in today's complex parish environment. Our Beliefs We believe all members of the Church are gifted and called to ministry through baptism. We believe partnerships with parish lay leaders complement and enhance the roles of Pastor and staff We believe lifelong learning and spiritual growth are essential for parish leaders |
| Parishes have to help people fall in love again with church - not as an Institution, but as a living community of faith. Mary Testin |
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The Center for Parish Leadership
Equipping Catholic Leaders ~
Believing in Strong Parishes
Equipping Catholic Leaders ~
Believing in Strong Parishes
| A Special Pastoral Ministry Resource Stories & Songs for the Journey Through Death This wonderful CD contains comforting stories that will help your family and friends better understand and accept the death of a loved one. Each story is followed by peace-filled, meditational music that will fill the soul with a peace only God's love can bring. Order your CD today! |
| We are living in challenging times. Effective, faith-filled Catholic parish leaders will be critical as they plan, implement and evaluate ministry programs and activities that will make a difference in their parishioners lives. The Center for Parish Leadership is dedicated to providing much needed support for our parish pastors, staff and lay leaders as they seek to fulfill this important role in our Catholic parishes. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your tax-deductable financial contributions are our primary source of funding, establishing the level of support we can provide to our parish leaders. Through our services, we can significantly multiply the impact of your contributions through the thousands of dedicated parish leaders serving their communities and members each day. |
| If you are able to financially support our work, please send your contributions to: The Center for Parish Leadership 13309 Willow Lane Burnsville, MN 55337 |
If you would like to know more about The Center for Parish Leadership and how your contributions can support our work, please contact us |
Leader's
Library
Library
| Weekly Book Review |
The Dynamics of Church Finance
by James D. Berkley
If you are a leader of a parish (pastor, staff or parish leader)
who needs to understand the basics of church finance, this
book is for you. In an easy to read and understand format,
Berkley presents a wide range of best-practice accounting
and financial management principles.
Themes range through a variety of important topics. Examples
include:
It serves as a great primer for a parish leader who needs to
understand and participate in financial activities of the parish.
In just a couple of hours the reader will have received a great
overview of the world of church accounting and finance.
Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI 2000
by James D. Berkley
If you are a leader of a parish (pastor, staff or parish leader)
who needs to understand the basics of church finance, this
book is for you. In an easy to read and understand format,
Berkley presents a wide range of best-practice accounting
and financial management principles.
Themes range through a variety of important topics. Examples
include:
- the Theology of Stewardship
- planning & budgeting
- receiving & recording money
- financial development
- legal and tax matters
It serves as a great primer for a parish leader who needs to
understand and participate in financial activities of the parish.
In just a couple of hours the reader will have received a great
overview of the world of church accounting and finance.
Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI 2000