The Changing Face of Church: Emerging Models of Parish Leadership
Based on the experiences of more than 500 of today’s pastoral leaders in the Catholic Church, The Changing Face of Church documents the best practices
Based on the experiences of more than 500 of today’s pastoral leaders in the Catholic Church, The Changing Face of Church documents the best practices
Catholic parish life in the United States is changing. As a result, new organizational models are emerging: clustered parishes, large megachurches, one pastor overseeing multiple
With the growing shortage of priests in the United States, a significant number of parishes are being entrusted to religious, deacons, and lay pastoral leaders.
“With nearly half of U.S. parishes and missions sharing their pastor with another parish or mission, multiple-parish pastoring is the most common solution to the
In Faith, Family, and Children with Special Needs, David Rizzo—whose 12-year-old daughter has autism—offers great hope for parents who want to grow in their own
“A Parent’s Guide to Teaching the Faith to Children with Special Needs” For many parents seeking faith formation for their child with special needs, the
In ChurchMoney, Rev. Michael White and Tom Corcoran—award-winning authors of the bestselling book Rebuilt—will help you learn the basic skills you need to discover that
“Understanding the Critical Relationship between Catechesis and Evangelization” The Effective Catechetical Leader series, developed in conjunction with the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership and written
This resource aims to recognize and acknowledge that children of varying ages and states of faith formation undergo a variety of paths to Christian initiation.
“Becoming a More Welcoming Community” A complete study and implementation of the principles and suggestions in this book will help to enhance every parish’s efforts
“Catechesis That Not Only Informs but Also Transforms” While textbooks are an essential tool for catechists to present the teachings of the Catholic Church in
Unexpected Principles for Practical Leadership When we shift our lens and view Mother Teresa from a leadership perspective, a wonderful success story emerges, one filled