6th Annual Parish Leadership Conference

Leadership Development Teams
The key to recruiting & supporting faith-filled parish leaders
was held on November 14, 2009
If your parish is interested in
learning more about starting a
Leadership Development
Team, please contact The
Center for Parish Leadership.
Pastor Tony Morgan captures the spirit and intent of parish leadership development teams in these words:
Sponsored by
The Center for Parish Leadership
In collaboration with the pastor and pastoral council, leadership development teams provide support for the effective selection,
formation, operation and evaluation of parish leadership groups. Through standardized leadership orientation and formation,
parish leadership structures mature into a servant leader model that value healthy relationships, encourage collaboration, and
focus on the mission of the parish.
"In any growing, vibrant organization, the multiplication of leadership involves continuous cultivation of an
environment where leadership is welcomed and encouraged to grow. When you've built a church where new
leadership is valued and embraced, the impact God can have through your ministry is greater than you could have
imagined."                  (The Church Report, January 31, 2006)
Conference Schedule
8:00 am
Registration - Hospitality
8:30 am
Opening Prayer - Welcome
8:40 am
What is a Leadership Development Team?
9:00 am
Best Practices: Leadership Orientation
10:00 am
Best Practices: Leadership Development
11:00 am
Open Space Discussions on Identified Topics
12:15 pm
Discuss Future Gatherings
12:25 pm
Closing Prayer
12:30 pm
Adjourn
Who Should Attend?
 Leadership Development Teams
 Parish Pastoral Councils Members
 Parish Commission Members
 Parish Committee Leaders
 Pastors
 Parish Staff working with parish leaders
 Those interested in forming leadership
development teams
Conference Take-Aways
1.  An understanding of the role of parish leadership teams
2.  Sample team member position descriptions
3. Presentations & handouts outlining creative new ideas that can support your parish leaders
4.  Valuable contact information allowing you to collaborate with other parish leaderhip development teams.
To contact
The Center for Parish Leadership,  
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The Center for Parish Leadership
Equipping Catholic Leaders ~
Believing in Strong Parishes