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Passing the Plate
Passing the Plate shows that few American Christians donate generously to religious and charitable causes. This eye-opening book explores the reasons behind such ungenerous giving, the potential world-changing benefits of greater financial giving, and what can be done to improve matters. By illuminating the social and psychological forces that shape charitable giving, Passing the Plate is sure to spark a much-needed debate on a critical issue.
Listening to the People of God
"Listening to the People of God reports on the findings of a survey of pastoral council members in parishes that have undergone restructuring. Through their responses to the survey items, and in their responses to open-ended questions, they provide insights as to those activities that they think are most important in easing the trauma of a parish restructuring." "The factors causing the need to restructure parishes are still at work. Over the next few years, nearly every United States diocese will feel the need to restructure parishes. This book provides all those involved - diocesan planners, pastors, and the folks in the pew - with insights and specific recommendations as to how to carry out a parish restructuring most effectively."--BOOK JACKET.
Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management
The Church is not a business, but it does have a stewardship responsibility to ensure that all of its resources are used as effectively as possible to carry out God's work on earth. In the case of human resource assets, good stewardship involves assisting those engaged in ministry (whether clerical or lay) to achieve their greatest potential through the various components of performance management, including performance assessment. This unique collection brings together both scholars and practitioners who tackle the tricky questions related to the performance management of lay Church workers and clergy (priests and deacons). Performance management is multi-faceted, ranging from issues about ...
Best Practices in Parish Stewardship
Based on a survey of stewardship parishes across the country, this is the most comprehensive analysis of both financial and non-financial stewardship activities ever published. Author Charles E. Zech explores more than just the impact of stewardship on parish income -- he also analyzes time and talent contributions, measuring everything from volunteer activity to Mass attendance to outreach programs such as prison ministries or soup kitchen sponsorship. Activities that have a direct impact on stewardship, including community-building endeavors, financial accountability and transparency, and parish communications, are also examined. Get ideas, confirmation, and results by understanding what works and doesn't work at stewardship parishes across the country. Every parish can benefit from this insightful study and learn how to approach stewardship in exciting, productive, and faith-building ways.
An Introduction to Ministry
An Introduction to Ministry is a comprehensive and ecumenical introduction to the craft of ministry for ministers, pastors, and priests that make up the mainline denominations in the United States. Ecumenically-focused, It offers a grounded account of ministry, covering areas such as vocation, congregational leadership, and cultivation of skills for an effective ministry. Covers the key components of the M.Div. curriculum, offering a map and guide to the central skills and issues in training Explores the areas of vocation, skills for ministry, and issues around congregational leadership Each topic ends with an annotated bibliography providing an indispensable gateway to further study Helps students understand both the distinctive approach of their denomination and the relationship of that approach to other mainline denominations Advocates and defends a generous understanding of the Christian tradition in its openness and commitment to broad conversation
Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century
This book offers an in-depth look at the changing characteristics and activities of American Catholic parish life using the most current research. The surprising findings lead to discussions about the way parishes can better serve their members and the wider parish community.
Why Catholic Don't Give... and What Can Be Done about It
These days you need more than a second collection or a snappy slogan to raise money for your parish, diocese, organization, or school. Why? That's what Charles E. Zech explains in Why Catholics Don?t Give ? And What Can Be Done About It, Revised. Written for pastors, diocesan staff, development directors, stewardship committees, and anyone else whose job includes generating income, this book shows you: What traditional methods actually lead to a decrease in giving The contribution patterns of seniors, baby-boomers, and Generation Xers The relationship between stewardship and fund raising The truth behind theories that try to explain why Catholics give so little ? which are believable and which are bunk Seven things the Catholic Church can do to increase contributions If you want to raise more revenue, more quickly and easily, you owe it to yourself ? and those you minister to ? to examine the practical advice and solid information presented in this book.
