Parish Vitality Indicators
In searching for parish pastoral excellence, the Emerging Models Project has looked at what makes a parish spiritually vital and alive. Research weas condeucted through the leadership symposium series and in additional studies to listen to the ways in which pastoral leaders described their parishes.
The results have shown us that their are indicators of this spiritual vitality. They can be named and are not dependent on parish geography or economic status.
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.
Shaping Catholic Parishes
by
Carole Ganim, Ph.D., Editor
June 2, 2008
First in the Emerging Models of Catholic Leadership Series, "Shaping Catholic Parishes" published by Loyola Press is a "must read'" and can be purchased now from any of the Project Partners or from Loyola Press.
What Makes Great Parishes Different?
by
David Delambo, Ph.D.
May 28, 2007
Is it possible to identify the characteristics of an excellent parish? A study of the characteristics of excellent parishes was conducted for the Emerging Models Project by Dr. David DeLambo as part of a study on lay ecclesial ministry. As described in this article, the answer is "Yes!"
Parish Vitality Indicators
by
David Delambo, Ph.D.
May 27, 2007
In a survey of nearly 1000 parishes, pastors were asked to indicate the strength of a series of characteristics of their parish. The results of this survey of parish vitality indicators is a very good indicator of what is happening in parish life today.
