PCA Resources:
- Information for Parishioners Regarding Pastoral Planning
- Demographics: Diocese of Syracuse (PDF)
- A Planning Process Glossary of Terms
- Pastoral Leadership Role Definitions
- Memo regarding planning for pastors/PCA planning groups
- Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines
- Diocesan Vicar for Parishes
- Role Description - Parish Life Director
- National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers
- Guidelines Concerning the Ministry of Pastoral Associate
National Resources:
- The Alban Institute
- Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA - includes Dr. Mark Gray's blog)
- Center for Congregations
- Center for the Study of Church Management at Villanova
- The Changing Face of Parishes (PDF)
- Emerging Models of Pastoral Ministry
- Conference on Pastoral Planning (CPPCD)
- National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM) - site currently under construction
- National Association of Church Personnel Directors (NACPA)
- National Federation of Priests' Councils (NFPC)
- National Conference for Youth and Young Adult Ministry (NCAYMA)
- National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management
Pastoral Planning in other and similar dioceses:
- Diocese of Albany, NY
- Diocese of Boston, MA
- Diocese of Brooklyn, NY
- Diocese of Buffalo, NY
- Diocese of Green Bay
- Diocese of Ogdensburg, NY
- Diocese of San Bernadino, CA
- Diocese of Scranton, PA
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