Summit Keynotes
For the past four years the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project hosted a national conversation for today's pastoral leaders. More than 800 creative and dedicated men and women gathered in locations around the country to discuss evolving leadership roles and parish structures. Bishops met in focus groups, lay and ordained pastoral leaders responded to surveys, and young adult leaders contacted us online. Findings were studied and analyzed. Implications named. Pastoral leaders are identifying the trends, challenges, and growth edges of pastoral leadership. Collectively, they are anticipating a future filled with hope.
The scope of the research is deep and wide-ranging, looking at the evolving role of pastoral leaders, lay and ordained, who are caring for God's people in the midst of significant transitions in parish life.
The National Ministry Summit revealed these findings and engaged participants in the development of recommendations fot the future of pastoral excellence. The Summit program was a combination of Plenary sessions and Action Groups. Here are keynote addresses:
The Theological, Sacramental, and Ecclesial Context of the Emerging Models Project
Most Rev. Blase J. Cupich
Also available in Origins, May 15, 2008
Major Findings of the Emerging Models Project
Marti R. Jewell
Also available in Origins, May 15, 2008
Being An Effective and Responsible Agent for Change
Sr. Terri Monroe, RSCJ, Ed.D.
Pastoral Leadership: Moving into the Future
Rev. Robert Schreiter, CPPS
Also available in Origins, May 29, 2008
Keynote addresses available on CD or DVD
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