| Welcome to The Center for Parish Leadership |
| 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
6th Annual Parish Leadership Conference Leadership Development Teams The key to recruiting & supporting faith-filled parish leaders was held on November 14, 2009 sponsored by The Center for Parish Leadership |
| 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 the work of The Center for Parish Leadership, just click on the giveMN.org logo. |
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 |
Growing an Engaged Church
by Albert Winseman
The author, Albert Winseman, is The Gallup
Organization’s Global Practice Leader for Faith-
Based Organizations. Based on significant
statistical research, they have “discovered that
the two primary causes of spiritual health (in a
church) are spiritual commitment and
congregational engagement.” The research
describes three types of members: engaged, not-
engaged, and actively disengaged. The author
contends that little energy should be spent on
the actively disengaged. Instead, leaders should
focus on moving members from the not engaged
level to the engaged level. Although not a
recipe of activities, this book will help church
leaders understand these concepts and prioritize
their efforts in achieving a spiritually healthy
church and a growing body of engaged
members.
Gallup Press, New York, 2006
by Albert Winseman
The author, Albert Winseman, is The Gallup
Organization’s Global Practice Leader for Faith-
Based Organizations. Based on significant
statistical research, they have “discovered that
the two primary causes of spiritual health (in a
church) are spiritual commitment and
congregational engagement.” The research
describes three types of members: engaged, not-
engaged, and actively disengaged. The author
contends that little energy should be spent on
the actively disengaged. Instead, leaders should
focus on moving members from the not engaged
level to the engaged level. Although not a
recipe of activities, this book will help church
leaders understand these concepts and prioritize
their efforts in achieving a spiritually healthy
church and a growing body of engaged
members.
Gallup Press, New York, 2006
| Stories & Songs for the Journey CD series Journey Through Death |
| A powerful, yet comforting series of stories and music that will help you understand and accept the stages of your own journey or the death of a loved one. This CD makes a great Pastoral Ministry gift for those parish members who are struggling with end of life issues or are dealing with the death of a family member or friend. Quantity Discounts Available! |
| Purchase your copies today! |
| A special Thank You to our co-sponsors |
| The Church of St. John Neumann Eagan, MN www.sjn.org |
| The Catholic Spirit News with a Catholic heart www.TheCatholicSpirit.com |
| If you would like more information about Leadership Development Teams or would like to create a Team at your parish, please contact The Center for Parish Leadership |
| To review other consulting services available from The Center for Parish Leadership, Click Here |
| For conference overview Click Here |
| Now there is a great new way to support The Center for Parish Leadership ! Just click on the giveMN.org logo & help support our leadership development programs (100% of your contribution will go to The Center) |
| To read a article about the conference in The Catholic Spirit, Click Here |
| "If we lose a generation in the church, that loss won't be because we failed to entertain them, but because we failed to dare them — to take the words of Jesus seriously and to do something about the things that are wrong in the world." Shane Claiborne |