The Changing Face of Church: Emerging Models of Parish Leadership (Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership) - Softcover

Jewell, Marti R.; Ramsey, David A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0829426477 ISBN 13: 9780829426472

Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S., 2010

Synopsis

Changes in the Catholic Church are happening everywhere, not least in the area of pastoral planning. 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 for approaching the massive, rapidly evolving challenge of pastoral planning.

A hopeful view of the Church's future and its leadership comes through clearly from those who were interviewed for this book, and the you-can-do-it-too message is sure to bolster readers in their own pastoral planning efforts.

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About the Author

Marti R. Jewell, DMin, now on the faculty of the School of Ministry at the University of Dallas, was the director of the Emerging Models Project from 2003 to 2009.

David A. Ramey is a strategic planning and organizational development consultant. He is the author of Empowering Leaders.

From the Back Cover

Where are we headed, what does it mean, and how can Catholic parishes thrive in the years to come?

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 for approaching the massive, rapidly evolving challenge of providing for vibrant parish life. A hopeful view of the Church's future and its leadership comes through clearly from those who were interviewed for this book, and readers will be bolstered in their own pastoral planning efforts through the you-can-do-it-too message of this book.
Pastors, pastoral councils, diocesan leaders, bishops, and lay people preparing for pastoral ministry will find in The Changing Face of Church the framework necessary for implementing new and effective ways of leading Catholic parishes forward into a bright future.

Marti R. Jewell, DMin, now on the faculty of the School of Ministry at the University of Dallas, was the Director of the Emerging Models Project from 2003 to 2009. David A. Ramey is a strategic planning and organizational development consultant. He is the author of Empowering Leaders.

From the Inside Flap

Where are we headed, what does it mean, and how can Catholic parishes thrive in the years to come?

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 for approaching the massive, rapidly evolving challenge of providing for vibrant parish life. A hopeful view of the Church's future and its leadership comes through clearly from those who were interviewed for this book, and readers will be bolstered in their own pastoral planning efforts through the you-can-do-it-too message of this book.
Pastors, pastoral councils, diocesan leaders, bishops, and lay people preparing for pastoral ministry will find in The Changing Face of Church the framework necessary for implementing new and effective ways of leading Catholic parishes forward into a bright future.

Marti R. Jewell, DMin, now on the faculty of the School of Ministry at the University of Dallas, was the Director of the Emerging Models Project from 2003 to 2009. David A. Ramey is a strategic planning and organizational development consultant. He is the author of Empowering Leaders.

Edition details

• Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0829426477
• ISBN 13: 9780829426472
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224