Marti Jewell, D.Min.
Director of Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership
Marti Jewell, now an Assistant Professor of Theology in the School of Ministry at the University of Dallas, served from 2003 to 2009 as the Director of the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project.
Marti provides keynotes and workshops on the findings of the Emerging Models Project along with ministry training, academic courses, workshops, and retreats. She served as an agency director in the Archdiocese of Louisville from 1990 to 2003.
Dr. Jewell holds a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Dayton, a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from St. Francis Seminary, School of Pastoral Ministry, Milwaukee, and a Doctor of MInistry degree from the Catholic University of America.
Reports & Articles by Marti Jewell, D.Min.
Emerging Models: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
April 30, 2009
As the research and conversations of the first phase of the Emerging Models Project are being analyzed, the face of the future is coming into focus. A PowerPoint presentation.
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.
Linking Parishes: 6 Strategies for the Future
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
April 7, 2009
With the diminishing number of clergy available to pastor parishes and the movement of Catholics from the Northeast to the South and West, the need to reorganize parishes is becoming increasingly acute. Providing leadership for parishes is one of the greatest challenges facing dioceses, today.
Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year!
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
December 23, 2008
As this year comes to a close and we reflect on the gifts and challenges that have been presented to us, I am reminded of the words of Adam Ruiz, one of the people who shared their story with us in Shaping Catholic Parishes:
"I discovered a central truth of ministry in the street encounters: Our commitment should be to: "pitch camp in the midst of human history and there give witness to the Father's love (Guitierrez, We Drink From Our Own Wells, 41).
Emerging Models Challenge Ministry Formation Programs
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
November 30, 2008
Study shows ministry formation programs have solid grasp of the education needed, but are concerned for the future of their students and the challenges facing their programs.
Will They Serve?
by
Dean Hoge, Ph.D.,
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
July 22, 2008
Where will the next generation of pastoral leaders come from? This is a question that is becoming critically important to the future of the church. America Magazine has taken on this question in its July 21, 2008 issue.
Young Adult Catholics and Their Interest in Ministry
by
Dean Hoge, Ph.D.,
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
January 5, 2008
During 2007 the Emerging Models Project, under the direction of Dr.Dean Hoge, Ph.D., conducted an online survey of active Catholics in their 20's and 30's. They were asked to tell us about their interest in ministry as a lay minister, priest, religious, or deacon. They had a lot to tell us! The future ministers and leaders of the Church are active NOW!
Vision for the Future
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
April 11, 2007
With the conclusion of the regional leadership series, we begin the work of analyzing the responses of nearly 500 people form two thirds of U.S. dioceses. The results paint a comprehensive, hope-filled, and engaging portrait of what is emerging in parish leadership.
Insights From the Field: Vision and Challenge for Parish Leadership
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
November 1, 2006
The challenge facing ministry formators today, in forming the character of the pastoral leader for leadership in the 21st century is indeed, daunting. The good news is that it can be done in ways that are totally unexpected and yet attainable within the current structures. The characteristics will serve pastoral leaders whatever the socio-economic setting, demographics, or geography.
These findings are the result of extensive research
being conducted by six national organizations representing lay and ordained leadership, using
a variety of formal and informal research methodologies. A growing and credible body of information is now available to those who are preparing tomorrow’s leaders.
Lay Ecclesial Ministers and the Future of Parish Leadership
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.
June 27, 2006
Findings from Regional Leadership Symposiums have significance for lay ecclesial ministers.
Marks of Pastoral Excellence
by
Marti Jewell, D.Min.,
David Ramey
September 1, 2005
How would you rate your leadership in the areas of being collaborative, ethical, pastoral, prophetic, inclusive, and welcoming? This is the question being posed to pastoral leaders across the country in a series of leadership symposia sponsored by the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project.
