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Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century

By: Charles E. Zech,Mary L. Gautier,Mark M. Gray,Jonathon L. Wiggins,Thomas P. Gaunt

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Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century

By: Charles E. Zech,Mary L. Gautier,Mark M. Gray,Jonathon L. Wiggins,Thomas P. Gaunt

This book offers an in-depth look at the changing characteristics and activities of American Catholic parish life using the most current research. The surprising findings lead to discussions about the way parishes can better serve their members and the wider parish community.

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177

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Oxford University Press

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ISBN 10

0190645164

ISBN 13

9780190645168

Best Practices in Parish Stewardship

By: Charles Zech

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Best Practices in Parish Stewardship

By: Charles Zech

Based on a survey of stewardship parishes across the country, this is the most comprehensive analysis of both financial and non-financial stewardship activities ever published. Author Charles E. Zech explores more than just the impact of stewardship on parish income -- he also analyzes time and talent contributions, measuring everything from volunteer activity to Mass attendance to outreach programs such as prison ministries or soup kitchen sponsorship. Activities that have a direct impact on stewardship, including community-building endeavors, financial accountability and transparency, and parish communications, are also examined. Get ideas, confirmation, and results by understanding what works and doesn't work at stewardship parishes across the country. Every parish can benefit from this insightful study and learn how to approach stewardship in exciting, productive, and faith-building ways.

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157

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Our Sunday Visitor

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ISBN 10

1612782159

ISBN 13

9781612782157

Listening to the People of God

Closing, Rebuilding, and Revitalizing Parishes

By: Charles E. Zech,Robert J. Miller

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Listening to the People of God

Closing, Rebuilding, and Revitalizing Parishes

By: Charles E. Zech,Robert J. Miller

Listening to the People of God reports on the findings of a survey of pastoral council members in parishes that have undergone restructuring. Through their responses to the survey items, and in their responses to open-ended questions, they provide insights as to those activities that they think are most important in easing the trauma of a parish restructuring." "The factors causing the need to restructure parishes are still at work. Over the next few years, nearly every United States diocese will feel the need to restructure parishes. This book provides all those involved - diocesan planners, pastors, and the folks in the pew - with insights and specific recommendations as to how to carry out a parish restructuring most effectively."--BOOK JACKET.

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Paulist Press

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ISBN 10

0809145359

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9780809145355

Parish Finance

Best Practices in Church Management

By: Michael J. Castrilli,Charles E. Zech

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Parish Finance

Best Practices in Church Management

By: Michael J. Castrilli,Charles E. Zech

A practical, accessible guide to help church leaders through the steps needed to ensure an effective, accountable, and transparent financial process in a parish.

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215

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Paulist Press

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ISBN 10

1587686228

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9781587686221

Creativity in Church Management

Entrepreneurship for a 21st-Century Parish

By: Zech, Charles E.

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Creativity in Church Management

Entrepreneurship for a 21st-Century Parish

By: Zech, Charles E.

As an adjunct to the Best Practices in Church Management Series, Creativity in Church Management covers a number of topics that, while important, do not warrant their own volumes in the series. Topics include co-responsibility, managing parish diversity, and issues surrounding parish reconfiguration and consolidation.

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233

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Paulist Press

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158768943X

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9781587689437

Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils

By: Charles Zech,Mary Gautier,Robert Miller,Mary Bendyna

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Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils

By: Charles Zech,Mary Gautier,Robert Miller,Mary Bendyna

Every Catholic parish has a pastoral council and a finance council, but how many fulfill the mission they were set up to serve? These councils are among the most important but least understood structures in the Catholic Church. Mandated to exist, their roles have become increasingly critical as parishes--both large and small--are stretching personnel and financial resources further and further each year. Add in the need for internal financial controls and human resource management coupled with fewer and fewer parish priests, and the importance of these councils goes way beyond simply filling seats with warm-bodied volunteers. The function of these councils is to provide consultation to the pastor and to promote greater participation of the entire parish in the life and mission of the Church. But in reality, these terms are vague and leave too much room for individual interpretation. In an unprecedented research effort, author Charles Zech explores the very function of these councils in an effort to lay the groundwork for best practices at every parish. It systematically fills the void as both Church leaders and laity strive to better understand the structure and processes needed to improve their effectiveness. Zech's common-sense, straightforward writing style unpacks the extensive data to cover critical issues such as: Parish Leadership Education/Formation Programs Communication with Parish and Parish Staff Council Guideline Manuals Internal Controls Long-Term Planning Prayer and Faith-Sharing A must-read for every pastor, staff member, or committee volunteer, Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils gives the guidance, support, and how-to that every parish needs--making it helpful for diocesan staff as well. Use it to stay on track, get back on track, or simply realize a track exists for these highly critical leadership councils.

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Our Sunday Visitor

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ISBN 10

1612782140

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9781612782140

Plain Talk about Churches and Money

By: Dean Hoge,Patrick McNamara,Charles Zech

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Plain Talk about Churches and Money

By: Dean Hoge,Patrick McNamara,Charles Zech

Based on extensive research, this volume offers insight and help on the key fiscal topics confronting church leaders today, including: Why is the church so uneasy with the topic of money? Is there a difference between stewardship and fundraising? How can we motivate giving? Should we invest church funds? It tackles the resistance, fears, and difficulties about money common in congregations. The book is must reading for lay leaders and anyone in pastoral ministry today.

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155

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Rowman & Littlefield

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ISBN 10

1566996023

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9781566996020

Why Catholic Don't Give... and What Can Be Done about It

By: Charles E. Zech,Francis J. Butler

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Why Catholic Don't Give... and What Can Be Done about It

By: Charles E. Zech,Francis J. Butler

These days you need more than a second collection or a snappy slogan to raise money for your parish, diocese, organization, or school. Why? That's what Charles E. Zech explains in Why Catholics Don?t Give ? And What Can Be Done About It, Revised. Written for pastors, diocesan staff, development directors, stewardship committees, and anyone else whose job includes generating income, this book shows you: What traditional methods actually lead to a decrease in giving The contribution patterns of seniors, baby-boomers, and Generation Xers The relationship between stewardship and fund raising The truth behind theories that try to explain why Catholics give so little ? which are believable and which are bunk Seven things the Catholic Church can do to increase contributions If you want to raise more revenue, more quickly and easily, you owe it to yourself ? and those you minister to ? to examine the practical advice and solid information presented in this book.

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Our Sunday Visitor (IN)

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1592762611

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9781592762613

Book's by Charles E. Zech

Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century

Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century

Best Practices in Parish Stewardship

Best Practices in Parish Stewardship

Listening to the People of God

Listening to the People of God

Parish Finance

Parish Finance

Creativity in Church Management

Creativity in Church Management

Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils

Best Practices of Catholic Pastoral and Finance Councils

Plain Talk about Churches and Money

Plain Talk about Churches and Money

Why Catholic Don't Give... and What Can Be Done about It

Why Catholic Don't Give... and What Can Be Done about It

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