Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders
Young adults in their twenties and thirties are increasingly found in pastoral leadership positions. Young adults are a vital part of faith communities and as they move into leadership positions, anticipate being mentored by seasoned leaders.
An extensive survey of Catholic young adults is being conducted for the project by Dr. Dean Hoge of the Catholic University of America. Dr. Hoge has conducted extensive research, including a partnership in the recently published Amercian Catholics Today.
An online survey was conducted. Respondents include Catholic students from twenty randomly chosen colleges and universties, and from fourteen randomly chosen dioceses. The survey portion of the study has just been completed with a total of 1300 respondents. Results will be studied and early findings will be published as soon as possible. Please check for further information.
Related Reports & Articles
"Co-Responsibility" Studied By Emerging Models Project
July 4, 2009
The co-responsibility of the entire parish, called "total ministering parishes" by the Project, called for by Pope Benedict XVI, and reitered by Bishop Gerald Kikanas at a gathering of the Leadership Roundtable, was studied by the Emerging Models Project.
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.
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!
God With Skin On: Becoming Agents of Calling
August 11, 2007
"God with Skin On: Becoming Agents of Calling," printed in the Summer 2007 Fund for Theological Education journal, offers an invitation to consider how parish communities participate in calling forth the ministerial gifts of young adults.
2007 Survey of Active Catholic College Students and Young Adults
by
Dean Hoge, Ph.D.
June 25, 2007
In 2007, Dr. Dean Hoge of the Catholic University of America conducted a study of young adults for the Emerging Models Project. Approximately 1300 Catholic young adults who are active in the practice of their faith were surveyed. Coming from 12 dioceses and 20 colleges, they responded to an online survey about their interest in ministry. Early findings have been released and are available here. More information will be forthcoming as it is made available.
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Survey finds signs of hope, challenges among younger Catholics
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American Catholic adults under 30 share the commitment of older generations to philanthropy and volunteerism, but are more likely to believe that morals "are relative," according to a new survey commissioned by the Knights of Columbus. The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., conducted the survey Dec. 23-Jan. 4 among 2,243 Americans, including an oversample of 1,006 "millennials" -- those age 18 to 29.
Will They Serve?
July 15, 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.
Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders
January 17, 2008
The Emerging Models Project is announcing the findings of an extensive on-line study of active Catholics in their 20's and 30's. They are telling us they are interested in ministry, whether lay, ordained, or vowed, but they want to be involved in the Church NOW! They are telling us what we need to know to develop their leadership. The Church has its work cut out!
Hispanic Youth are U.S. Church's Best Investment
September 7, 2007
Despite its strategic importance, Hispanic youth and young adult ministry suffers from a chronic shortage of paid personnel, training resources, and other financial support. Among those surveyed, 65 percent completed at least high school and the majority (61 percent) is bilingual. However, these largely single lay leaders are virtually all volunteers! [Read full story.]
