Lead with Purpose. Operate with Clarity.
Serve with Joy.
From communication to compliance, The Guide to Healthy Parish Operations
equips your
parish with the tools and insights to thrive in every season of ministry. Whether you’re building stronger teams,
engaging parishioners, or improving financial stewardship, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate each area
with confidence and purpose.
Your Guide to Smarter, Stronger Parish Operations
Perfect for pastors, business managers, staff, and volunteers, this guide
is your
blueprint for building an engaging and efficient parish operations ecosystem that allows you to focus on what's
truly important in your ministry... your people.
What's Inside
Designed specifically for Catholic parishes, this 150+ page resource is
organized into
five focus areas, each offering actionable guidance, best practices, and real-life applications:
- Communications and
Engagement Learn how to promote your
parish more
effectively, welcome newcomers with intention, and extend your reach through social media, live streaming, and
meaningful events.
- Community and
Discipleship Strengthen your church community
by maximizing your
church management system, fostering relationships both online and in person, and streamlining service planning
and administrative workflows.
- Staff and Volunteer
Effectiveness Discover strategies to
engage and retain
volunteers, support staff development, and prepare for leadership transitions with thoughtful succession
planning.
- Finances and
Stewardship Explore ways to encourage
generosity, grow pledges,
improve reporting and compliance, and manage donations, facilities, and fund accounting with confidence.
- Data and
Metrics Understand the power of clean data, track
and monitor what
matters most, and set goals that align with your mission.