The Center for Parish Leadership
Equipping Catholic Leaders ~
Believing in Strong Parishes
The Center for Parish Leadership Offers Key Parish Leader Support
Parishes have to
help people fall in
love again with
church - not as
an Institution, but
as a living
community of
faith. - Mary Testin
Through a collaborative
planning process, we  
help you discover your
unique Mission and the
governance structure
that will enable you to
achieve your ministry
outcomes.
We work with you to
develop customized
training in leadership
skills and best
practices that support
effective ministry
formation, planning,
and implementation.
We provide or help you
design unique spiritual
growth opportunities
(retreats, days of
reflection, etc.)  for your
church leaders that will
nourish their  life-long
faith journey.
We present periodic
leadership gatherings
that present effective
best-practices and
allow participants to
collaborate on key
issues facing your
church.
Consulting Services
Featured Product
Pastoral Ministry CD

Stories & Songs for the
Journey Through Death

A comforting CD with
mini-homilies & songs for those
grieving the loss of a loved one.

Excellent Pastoral Ministry
resource to give grieving families!
Leader's Library
Book Review
The Mission Driven Parish
by Patrick J. Brennan

Fr.Brennan is a well-known author
and pastor of Holy Family Parish in
Inverness, Illinois. In a simple, easy
to read format, Fr. Brennan shares
with us the wisdom and
best-practices that are emerging
from his experience ... The book is
filled with great examples ...
? The Right Question ?
?
Ask a friend who is not a
member of your church to
randomly attend one of
your weekend liturgical
services. Then invite them
to coffee & ask them the
following question:

"What was it like to be a
guest at our church?"
Equipping Catholic Leaders ~
Believing in Strong Parishes