Church Growth: Auditing the Public Persona of the Parish“Go out to the highways and hedges and urge people to come in, that my house may be filled. (Luke 14:23) Introduction In the story of the...
Seven Steps to a Successful New Ministry Project“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) The priest typically has no difficulty identifying...
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for a Parish Council Dashboard“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) Key Performance Indicators for Effective Parish Ministry How...
Assess an Ongoing Parish Major Gifts Program“People give emotionally, not cerebrally; they also do not give to causes – they give to people with causes.” Priests usually need three...