Research
The Partners have chosen to share all research findings and hope that researchers, academics, theologians, and seekers alike will make use of this material.
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National Ministry Summit
To share the findings of the Emerging Models Project and celebrate five years of national collaboration on finding excellence in pastoral leadership
Regional Leadership Symposiums and Parish Best Practices
To stimulate dialogue and produce research on emerging models of pastoral excellence.
Lay Ecclesial Ministry
To study the role and call of laity serving in parishes positions
Parish Life Coordinators - Leadership of Canon 517.2 Parishes
To develop strategies for effective parish leadership of lay ministers, religious, and deacons under Canon 517.2.
Diocesan Consultations
To provide diocesan consultations on just practices in parishes and the formation of lay leaders
Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders Study
To develop research findings on recruitment and formation of the next generation of leaders.
Preparing for a Multicultural Church
To study the needs of pastoral leaders in ministering in a widely diverse church.
Multiple Parish Pastoring Project
To identify effective planning practices for leadership of mega or clustered parishes
Study of Parish Cluster Councils
To study the role of parish pastoral cluster councils.
Human Resources for Emerging Pastoral Leadership Models
To study human resource needs of emerging pastoral leadership models.
Parish Vitality
To study the inidicators of parish vitality
