The Center for Parish Leadership
Equipping Catholic Leaders ~
Believing in Strong Parishes
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
Consulting Services
The Center for Parish Leadership offers best-practice consulting services focused on
planning, organization and leadership of today's complex parishes. We base our
consulting services on current organizational development research with special
emphasis on its effectiveness within a faith-based organization.
Strategic Planning

Processes for the review or
development of the key
components of a church
strategic plan including:

    Critical Issues
    Core Values
    Mission
     Vision
    Overarching Goals
     Governance

Processes for the review or
design of effective
governance structures for
churches including:

    Structural Components
    Linkages
    Decision Making
    Conflict Utilization
    Leadership Training and
    Development
   Annual Planning

An Outcome-Based Model
and processes for the
development of ministry
annual plans including:

    Outcome-Based Model
    Plan Development
    Resource Allocation
    Implementation
    Evaluation
           Staff

Processes for effective staff
management, training and
development including:

    Position Descriptions
    Salary administration
    Team Building
    Performance Evaluation
    Individualized Coaching
    of managers and staff
The purpose of management is not
to make the church more business-like,
but to make it more church-like."

                Peter Drucker
Please Contact Us for a free consultation to explore
how The Center for Parish Leadership can provide
best-practice consulting services that meet the unique
issues facing your parish staff and leaders.