Human Resources for Emerging Pastoral Leadership Models
As parish pastoral leadership undergoes significant change, there are serious implications for human resource directors. Parishes are seeing more lay leadership, both as full or part time employment and as volunteer ministry. Pastors are finding the demands on their time and ministry increasing. As we look at the findings of the Emerging Models Project and other respected works that delve into the future of Catholic ministry, we must have a thorough understanding of how the emerging models of ministry will work
There are tremendous organizational and human resource implications for the laity, as well as, members of the clergy and religious communities. In this phase of the overall project, an attempt will be made to synthesize the outcomes of the various studies, to apply sound human resource values and principles, and to develop strategies and recommendations that will enable the various models of ministry and help them become a reality.
It is anticipated that the results of this research initiative will be available in April, 2008.
Related Reports & Articles
Short Summary of Major Findings of Phase I
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
April 25, 2009
After five years of study and conversation with lay and ordained pastoral leaders across the country, the extensive findings, an in-depth study, can be summarized as representing a paradigmatic shift in how parish life is structured and served.
Ministry Summit Calls for a Culture of Accountability
May 20, 2008
“Create a culture of accountability through performance reviews for all ministers – ordained, religious and lay – that reflect the application of best practices of emerging models of parish leadership.”
That was one of the key recommendations from over 1,200 lay leaders, deacons, priests and bishops who gathered in Orlando last week for a national ministry summit on emerging models of pastoral leadership.
National Ministry Summit and Human Resource Personnel
by
Thomas Schroeder
July 31, 2007
When one thinks about it, ministry is very labor intensive. Whether it is in responding to the needs of our youth, providing education and catechesis, serving the poor or providing the sacraments...all that we do in ministry depends on who we have to do it..... (continued)
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Fired! Study on Unemployment Benefits for Church Employees
June 20, 2009
"There's an art and a science to the human resources function. The art component is critical. The church should represent the best practice for all corporations in America, but we're just not there yet."
