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- Alban Institute
2009 congregational economic impact story
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog6695
- Publication Date
- c2009
- Material Type
- Downloaded document
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 772 C6L3 2009
- Place
- Indianapolis IN
- Publisher
- Lake Institute on Faith and Giving and The Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c2009
- Physical_Description
- 52 p. ; 28 x 21.5 cm
- Material Type
- Downloaded document
- Notes
- Cover title.
- "Changes in charitable giving have long been linked to changes in the overall economy. Research indicates that charitable giving is associated with personal income, gross domestic product, and changes in investment returns. In general, during times of strong economic growth, giving tends to increase, and during times of slower economic growth, philanthropy continues by at a modest rate of growth. Finally, during economic downturns, giving generally declines, even after adjusting for inflation. .... In this study, we examine how congregations have been affected by and have responded to the current recession, First, we observe how congregations were impacted financially by the economic downturn. We then examine what congregations have done for their communities and congregants in response to the recession. Finally, we look at which congregations have fared better during these difficult times." -- Intro.
- "More than two-thirds of congregations in a new study on congregational finances in the current recession reported that their fundraising receipts increased or remained the same in the first half of 2009 compared to 2008, even as the recession was worsening. .... Almost 37 percent of congregations reported an increase in fundraising for the first half of 2009 over 2008. Another 34 percent of reported that fundraising receipts stayed the same between 2008 and the first half of 2009. Nevertheless, nearly 30 percent experienced a decrease in giving 2009. This is 8.1 percentage points more than reported a decline in 2008". From Press release dated 27 October 2009 at: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/LakeFamilyInstitute/economyGiving.aspx
- Contents: Introduction -- Key Findings -- Impact of the Recession on Congregations -- Congregations' Responses to the Recession -- Lessons from the Recession -- Description of Congregational Respondents -- Methodology -- Conclusion.
- Available for download at: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/LakeFamilyInstitute/fullreport.aspx
- Press release about the Report laid in and available at: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/news/2009/10/pr-CongregationalEconImpactStudy.aspx
- Subjects
- Christian giving - United States
- Charitable contributions - United States
- Church finance - United States
- Church fund raising - United States
- Stewardship, Christian
- Generosity - Religious aspects - Christianity
- United States - Economic conditions - 2001-2009
- Call Number
- BV 772 C6L3 2009
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
Active spirituality : a guide for seekers and ministers
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog2147
- Author
- Groff, Kent Ira
- Publication Date
- c1993
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 4011.6 G76 1993
- Author
- Groff, Kent Ira
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1993
- Physical_Description
- xiii, 219 p. : ill.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references: pp. 205-219.
- A practical guidebook for both the inquiring lay person who wants a holistics, intelligent look at the spiritual life and the pastor or religious professional seeking a systematic framework and spiritual practices to re-ignite the flame of faith. A spiritual self-assessment tool for individuals or congregations.
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 146
- Added Entry
- Alban Institute
- Subjects
- Spirituality
- Spiritual life - Christianity
- Clergy - Religious life
- Church of the Brethren - Clergy - Religious life
- ISBN
- 1-56699-117-X
- Call Number
- BV 4011.6 G76 1993
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
The Alban guide to managing the pastoral search process
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog3355
- Author
- Vonhof, John
- Publication Date
- c1999
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 664 V66 1999
- Author
- Vonhof, John
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1999
- Physical_Description
- x, 123 p. ; 23 x 15 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] John Vonhof".
- Includes bibliographical references, p. [125].
- "Pastoral search teams for congregations in all denominations that use a call system will be grateful for this guide to the rewarding but complex task of finding a new pastor. Every step is detailed, including forming the search team, keeping the congregations informed, conducting a congregational self-study, communicating with candidates, developing selection criteria, conducting interviews, managing the call process, and arranging for a smooth transition". -- inside front cover.
- Contents: Preface -- The Pastoral Search Committee -- Managing the Congregation -- Determining Who You Are -- The Church Information Packet -- Finding Candidates -- Communications with Pastors -- Managing References, Testing, Interviews, and Red Flags -- Selection Criteria, Evaluation, and Recommendation -- Presenting Your Best Side -- Managing the Call Process -- Managing a Smooth Transition -- Appendices -- Bibliography.
- Contents of Appendices: A: Congregational Survey -- B: Pastoral Questionnaire -- C: Introducing Two Candidates to the Congregation -- D: Cover Letter for the Letter of Call -- E: Letter of Call -- F: Addendum to the Letter of Call -- G: Pastoral Responsibilities and Relationships -- Bibliography.
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 204
- Added Entry
- Alban Institute
- ISBN
- 1-56699-213-3
- Call Number
- BV 664 V66 1999
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
The Alban personnel handbook for congregations
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog3462
- Author
- Berry, Erwin
- Publication Date
- c1999
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 652.9 B47 1999
- Author
- Berry, Erwin
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1999
- Physical_Description
- ix, 109 p. + 1 computer laser optical disc (CD) ( 4 3/4 in.) ; 23 x 15 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] Erwin Berry".
- "Today's congregations increasingly are finding themselves serving as human resource managers for both ordained and nonordained persons. This handbook provides practical and proven strategies for managing church staff and addresses the particular ethical and theological issues that faith communities need to consider to be effective stewards of those whom they employ. Among this book's invaluable features are guidelines for conducting interviews and performance evaluations, providing benefits, dealing with disciplinary and discrimination issues, and developing personnel policies, along with reproducible forms (also on CD-ROM) to use and adapt for these processes". -- inside front cover.
- Contents: Preface -- Introduction: Why Your Church Needs a Personnel System -- Getting Started: Assessing Your Situation -- Enhancing Your Present Personnel SystemL Church Organization and Job Structure -- Avoiding Staffing Problems: The Employee Search, Employment, and Training Process -- Church Staff Goals: What's Possible and Reasonable ? -- The "Carrot and Stick": Staff Evaluation and Compensation Policies -- Achieving Staff and Officer Harmony: Assessing Committee, Officer, and Staff Morale -- Managing the Personnel System -- Appendices: Personnel Policies, Procedures, Practices and Forms.
- System requirements for accompanying computer disc [CD-ROM] (Windows): i486 or Pentium processor-based PC; Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT with Service Task 3 or later; 8 MB of RAM on Windows 95 and Windows 98 (16 MB recommended); 10 MB of available hard disk space, additional 50 MB for Asian fonts (optional).
- System requirements for accompanying computer disc (Macintosh): Apple Power Macintosh computer; Apple System Software version 7.1.2.or later; 4.5 MB of RAM available to Acrobat Reader (6.5 MB recommended; 8 MB of available hard disk space, additional 50 MB for Asian fonts (optional).
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 205
- Added Entry
- Alban Institute
- Subjects
- Church personnel management - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Employment - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Church management - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- ISBN
- 1-56699-214-1
- Call Number
- BV 652.9 B47 1999
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
Annual Church Review Procedure : the church's ministry and the minister
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog2594
- Author
- Clark, Catherine Holmes
- Publication Date
- c1986
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 660.2 C52 1986
- Author
- Clark, Catherine Holmes
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1986
- Physical_Description
- 44 p. ; 28 x 21.5 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- Cover title.
- "[By] Catherine Holmes Clark".
- "OD 68".
- "What is the purpose of a church ? What are we gathered together for ? And how do we go about that purpose; how do our activities reflect it ? If we pay attention to the way we do things, and to the way we work together to do them, we are more likely to carry out our purpose" -- p. 3. "There are three parts to this self-assessment process: a review of the how the minister is doing, a checkup for committees, and a look at the church community as a whole" -- p. 4.
- Contents: Guide to the Review Procedure -- Questionnaire 1: for the Church as a Whole -- Questionnaire 2: for Committees -- Questionnaire 3: for the Congregation, about the Minister -- Questionnaire 4: for the Ministry Committee and the Minister.
- Series
- Special papers and research reports (Alban Institute)
- Added Entry
- Alban Institute
- Subjects
- Christian leadership - Evaluation
- Clergy - Office - Evaluation
- Clergy - Rating of
- Church work - Evaluation
- Evaluation - Religious aspects - Christianity
- ISBN
- 1-56699-060-2
- Call Number
- BV 660.2 C52 1986
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
At ease : discussing money and values in small groups
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog3216
- Author
- Ronsvalle, John
- Publication Date
- c1998
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BR 115 E3 R66 1998
- Author
- Ronsvalle, John
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1998
- Physical_Description
- x, 110 p. ; 23 x 15.2 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] John and Sylvia Ronsvalle with U. Milo Kaufmann".
- Includes bibliographical references, pp. [105]-110.
- This book describes "a method for making people comfortable talking about the difficult issues of linking money and values. The method is based on congregational small group discussions that create support and trust to help individuals identify their fears and worries, as well as their attitudes on stewardship and support of the church. A series of questions leads participants by steps to new and increasingly probing conversations about these issues" -- inside front cover.
- Contents: Frontispiece: A Litany -- Preface -- Part 1: Outline for Adventure -- You Are Invited ! -- Spiritual Dynamics -- The Purpose of Small Groups -- How to Use This Book -- Part Two: Topics for Consideration --Level 1 Overview: How Are We Supposed to Think About Money ? -- Level 2 Overview: Practical Issues of Stewardship and Budgeting -- Level 3 Overview: Exploring Discipleship -- Part 3: An Overview of Small Groups -- A Very Brief History of Small Groups -- How to Run an Effective Small Group Discussion -- A Step-by-Step Guide for Organizing a Small Group to Use This Book -- Selected Annotated Bibliography and Resource List.
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 193
- Subjects
- Money - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Money - Moral and ethical aspects
- Small groups - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Stewardship, Christian
- Stewardship education
- ISBN
- 1-56699-202-8
- Call Number
- BR 115 E3 R66 1998
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
Attending parishioners' spiritual growth
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog2902
- Author
- Williamsen, Thomas P.
- Publication Date
- c1997
- Material Type
- Book : Paper
- Location
- St Paul's-Ottawa
- Call Number
- BV 4501.2 W55 1997
- Author
- Williamsen, Thomas P.
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1997
- Physical_Description
- xiii, 127 p. ; 23 x 15.3 cm.
- Material Type
- Book : Paper
- Notes
- "[By] Thomas P. Williamsen".
- Includes bibliographical references.
- "Discover how to assist your parishioners in their prayer and spiritual life as part of what you do now. Learn how individual spiritual growth can flow back into your congregation as a whole. Explore new ideas and practical approaches for using Christian education, worship, retreats, devotional guide, and church meetings as tools to achieve spiritual growth [etc.]" -- Inside front cover.
- Contents: Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part 1: Theological Reflections on the Theme -- The Need for Spiritual Nurture and the Experience of God -- The Art of Christian Devotions: Two Historical Models -- More About Devotions: A Model Based on Ancient Truths -- Part 2: Fostering Spiritual Growth -- Adult Christian Education in the Congregation -- Adult Spiritual Education: A Revised Paradigm --Developing Devotional Guides in the Congregation -- Men's and Women's Spirituality -- Sharing Our Spiritual Legacy: Children and Spiritual Growth -- Thoughts about Worship -- Keepers of Solitude -- Part 3: Spiritual Leaders -- Spiritually Grounded Lay Leadership -- The Pastor -- The Pastor as Spiritual Guide -- Spiritual Friendships -- Part 4: The Gifts of the Spiritual Life -- Interior Growth: Exterior Fruit -- The Fruits of Prayer -- Notes.
- Author is a Lutheran pastor.
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 178
- Added Entry
- Alban Institute
- ISBN
- 1-56699-179-X
- Call Number
- BV 4501.2 W55 1997
- Location
- St Paul's-Ottawa
Beginning ministry together : the Alban handbook for clergy transitions
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog4567
- Author
- Oswald, Roy M.
- Publication Date
- c2003
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 660.3 O792 2003
- Author
- Oswald, Roy M.
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c2003
- Physical_Description
- xix, 148 p. ; 25.3 x 17.5 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] Roy M. Oswald and James M. Heath [and] Ann W. Heath".
- "Foreword by Robert T. Gribbon".
- Includes bibliographical references.
- "This book is about the transition period between the announcement that one pastor is leaving through the time that another pastor is well settled. The essential message is not that this is an impossible time, to be survived only with a lot of expert help. Rather, the message is that, even though the task is becoming more complex, committed people can handle it. People who have been on this journey before us can help us discover the presence of God on our journey". -- Foreword, p. ix.
- Contents: Foreword / Robert T. Gribbon, Diocese of Delaware Bishop's Assistant for Mission and Ministry Development -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: How to Use This Handbook -- Pathway through Transition -- Enriching Transition -- Clergy Experiencing Transition.
- Contents of Pathway through Transition section: Structuring Meetings for Effective Committee Work -- The Governing Board in a Pastoral Transition -- The Transition Committee -- Saying Farewell to the Pastor -- Meetings with Judicatory Staff -- Holding Exit Conversations -- Interim Pastoral Services -- The Search Committee -- The Congregational Profile -- Identifying What to Look For in a New Pastor -- Maintaining Confidentiality -- Developing a Pool of Candidates -- Tracking Information about Candidates -- Talking with Candidates -- Working toward a Final List of Candidates -- Making Background Checks -- Candidate Visits to the Congregation -- Working Out a Contract with the New Pastor -- Welcoming the New Pastor -- Telling Your Pastor about the Congregation's History -- Discovering the Congregation's Norms -- Evaluating the Ministry of Pastor and Congregation.
- Contents of Enriching Transition section: Making the Most of the Interim Period -- The Role of Transition Companion -- Leadership Changes During and After a Pastoral Transition -- Transition in Multi-Congregation Linkages -- When the Departing Pastor Stays in Town -- Sample Questions for Exit Conversation -- Survey Questions for a Congregation Profile -- Questions for Reflection on the Transition Process -- A Service for Ending a Pastoral Relationship.
- Contents of Clergy Experiencing Transition section: Surviving a Farewell -- Coping with the Stress of Transition -- Transitions for Clergy Spouses -- Forming a Pastor/Parish Relations Committee -- Discovering the Psychological Contracts of Members -- The "Honeymoon Period" of a New Pastorate -- Preparing to Make Changes -- Power Analysis of a Congregation -- Starting Up as a Redevelopment Pastor..
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 275
- Added Entry
- Heath, James M.
- Heath, Ann W.
- Alban Institute
- Subjects
- Clergy - Appointment, call, and election
- Church management
- Pastoral search committees
- Clergy - Relocation
- Interim clergy
- Organizational change - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Leadership - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Christian leadership
- ISBN
- 1-56699-285-0
- Call Number
- BV 660.3 O792 2003
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
Behavioral covenants in congregations : a handbook for honoring differences
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog3307
- Author
- Rendle, Gil (Gilbert R.)
- Publication Date
- c1999
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 652.9 R46 1999
- Author
- Rendle, Gil (Gilbert R.)
- Place
- [Bethesda MD]
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1999
- Physical_Description
- xxvi, 125 [+1] p. ; 23 x 15 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] Gilbert R. Rendle".
- Includes bibliographical references.
- "This down-to-earth workbook gets to the heart of modern congregational life: how to live creatively together despite differences of age, race, culture, opinion, gender, theological or political position. [The author] explains how to grow by valuing our differences rather than trying to ignore or blend them. He describes a method of establishing behavioral covenants that includes leadership instruction, training tools, resources (visual models, examples of specific covenants), small-group exercises, and plans for meetings and retreats". -- inside front cover.
- "This book is a continuation of the final chapter of my previous book 'Leading Change in the Congregation : Spiritual and Organizational Tools for Leaders'." (p. xvi).
- Introduction -- Understanding Uncivil Behavior: The Bigger Picture -- The Leader's Response -- Behavioral Covenants: Holy Manners for a Faith Community -- From Understanding to Action: Modules for Working with Leaders -- Resource Section: Introduction -- Resource A: Holy Manners: The Spiritual Politeness of Healthy Congregations -- Resource B: Gathering -- Resource C: Guidelines for Our Work Together -- Resource D: Centering Bible Study -- Resource E: Examples of Unhealthy Congregational Norms -- Resource F: Healthy Versus Unhealthy Conflict Index -- Resource G: Behavioral Covenant Example: For a Governing Board -- Resource H: Behavioral Covenant Example: For a Congregation during a Time of Trouble -- Resource I: Behavioral Covenant Example: For Staff.
- Author is a Senior Consultant at the Alban Institute and an ordained cleric in the United Methodist Church.
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 199
- Added Entry
- Alban Institute
- Subjects
- Church controversies
- Interpersonal relations - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Interpersonal conflict - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Conflict management - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Parishes - Psychology
- Leadership - Religious aspects - Christianity
- ISBN
- 1-56699-209-5
- Call Number
- BV 652.9 R46 1999
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
Being clergy, staying human: taking our stand in the river
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/catalog1904
- Author
- McRae-McMahon, Dorothy, 1934-
- Publication Date
- c1992
- Material Type
- Book
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)
- Call Number
- BV 4011 M37 1992
- Place
- Washington DC
- Publisher
- Alban Institute
- Publication Date
- c1992
- Physical_Description
- viii, 73 p. ; 23 x 15.2 cm.
- Material Type
- Book
- Notes
- "[By] Dorothy McRae-McMahon".
- The author "offers new insights into the essence of ordained leadership. .... Practical suggestions for worship, liturgy, preaching, pastoral care, and prophetic engagement of the congregation show how clergy who let themselves be human can encourage and assist people in dealing with pain, disappointment, and brokenness". -- inside front cover.
- Contents: Foreword / Ezra Earl Jones -- Introduction -- Standing in the River of True Humanness -- Lifting Up the Ark -- Carrying the Word into the River -- Caring for One Another as the River Sweeps On -- Standing in the River of the World -- Planning the Route -- Hidden Dangers in the River and Hints for Survival".
- Chapter II "Lifting up the Ark" includes sample liturgies of healing and reconciliation.
- Author is an ordained minister in the Uniting Church of Australia.
- Series
- Alban Institute publication ; AL 135
- Added Entry
- Alban Institute
- Subjects
- Pastoral theology
- Pastoral theology - Uniting Church in Australia
- Church and social problems - Australia
- Church and social problems - Uniting Church in Australia
- Christian leadership
- Christian leadership - Uniting Church in Australia
- Clergy - Mental health
- Uniting Church in Australia - Clergy - Mental health
- Suffering - Religious aspects - Catholic Church - Book reviews
- Suffering - Religious aspects - Uniting Church in Australia
- Healing - Religious aspects - Christianity
- Healing - Religious aspects - Uniting Church in Australia
- ISBN
- 1-56699-056-4
- Call Number
- BV 4011 M37 1992
- Location
- Trinity College (Graham Library)