Build a Life-Giving Parish: The Gift of Counsel in the Modern World
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (754 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0057AP198 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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She writes a blog on reflections on her travels. A priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, PA, he has been associated with pastoral councils at the parish, regional, and diocese levels throughout his nearly four decades of ministry. James Gaston. In that same period he developed and introduced a seminary course on pastoral leadership at St. Since 1986, she has worked with laity, religious, and clergy in 26 countries. Since 1986, she has also worked with L'Arche leadership and communities around the world. . She has a MSW from Fordham University School of Social Work and continued education in systems and group development.As a member of her congregation, Brenda served in a variety of positions within diocesan Catholic Charities agencies. After ordination, he pursued graduate studies in Spirituality at Fordham University. In the 1990's he was directly involved in developing diocesan guidelines for pastoral councils in the Diocese of Greensburg, PA (New Wine, Ne
"Essential Reading for Pastors and Laity" according to Debordante Baratin. This book is a must read for anyone interested in building a vibrant Catholic parish. The thesis is grounded in Church history and an understanding of parish pastoral council that can only come from practical experience developing councils for vibrant parishes. Excellent companion to Mark Fischer's book, Making Parish Councils Pastoral" (Paulist Press).. "Great book." according to greg. Great book. I have the privilege to work with monsignor Gaston. Upon receiving news my church was having a change in priest and we were getting monsignor James Gaston I purchased his book. After reading the book and being on church Council with him it is very exciting on how he works and he follows what he writes in the book. Highly recommended this book to all church Council members looking for a great guide in leadership!
As a pastor, more recently, he has experienced an evolution in the understanding of pastoral councils beyond the primary role of planning.Brenda Hermann, a member of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity was born in Baltimore, MD. Since 1986, she has worked with laity, religious, and clergy in 26 countries. . Msgr. Much of her work during these years ha
Brenda Hermann draw from their extensive experience in the facilitation of and consultation with pastoral councils to present a clear understanding of "counsel in council" for the modern world. This ground-breaking book offers innovative insights into the shared work of laity and the ordained in the "mission field" today.Msgr. James Gaston and Sr. A vital parish reaches beyond itself to make a difference in the world. They explore the obstacles to effective pastoral leadership and offer practical guidelines for overcoming them.Rooted in the historical significance of true counsel for Church councils, this book outlines four spiritual methods available for pastoral councils. In addition, the authors examine the virtues of prudence, wisdom, counsel, and fortitude as essential virtues for an effective pastoral council.