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June 2012
The Summer Church Management Institute is a certificate program designed as an intensive executive education experience to provide participants with a deeper and fuller background in the concepts of leadership and management. Along with improving their knowledge and skill set, participants are presented with opportunities for social contact and networking. Prominent practitioners from across the United States have accepted our invitation to partake in this endeavor.
Please navigate the links below to learn more.
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About the Institute
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Institute Materials
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Why is this program beneficial to my organization?
The Summer Church Management Institute is an initiative created to improve the
Church’s ability to attract, train, motivate, develop, and retain its people. At
the conclusion of the course, not only will students have formed a peer group
community, they will have developed the following core competencies:
Planning
• an understanding of best practices in strategic planning processes
• increased proficiency in the use of information technology to organize data
and as a research and problem solving tool
• an understanding of the legal environment of Churches in the U.S. and the
relationship between civil and church law
Organizing
• an understanding of human resource practices appropriate and useful for
supporting and directing staff and the applications of such practice in Church
environments
• the ability to envision and employ alternative organizational structures and
dynamics to achieve desirable organizational objectives
• the ability to work with various advisory boards, and to utilize the strengths and
mitigate the weaknesses of an advisory board system
Leading
• enhanced skills with group dynamics and fostering
effective group work
• an ability to reflect on organizational dynamics and practices from a
theological and ecclesiological perspective in order to align the faith
community's work with its values
Controlling
• financial literacy in areas such as budgeting and the preparation and analysis
of financial statements
• an appreciation of the importance of accountability and transparency in a
church setting
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When and where does the Summer Church Management Institute take place?
This five-day program is scheduled for June 11-15, 2012
Program activities and accommodations are held on the Villanova University
Campus in suburban Philadelphia.
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What are the costs of the program?
The cost of the 2012 Church Management Institute is $1950 per participant. This fee includes
all course materials, meals, and housing accommodations.
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How can I get involved?
The Villanova School of Business invites you and your organization to
participate in the Summer Church Management Institute. The application process
consists of a nomination from a representative from your church and an application
(to be completed by the participant).
Nomination
Church leaders are asked to nominate
participants to attend by submitting a brief letter of endorsement to describe
challenges the nominee faces that are relevant to goals of the Summer Church
Management Institute. Multiple submissions are welcome. Nominations can either be submitted electronically to
cscm@villanova.edu or to:
Summer Church Management Institute
Department of Economics
Villanova School of Business
800 Lancaster Ave
Villanova PA 19085
Upon their nomination, candidates will be asked to submit an application along
with a brief essay further describing one particular challenge that they face in
their current position.
Application
Questions can be directed to Charles Zech at
CSCM@villanova.edu or 610-519-4371.
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2012 Church Management Institute presenters |
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Fr. William Byron, S.J.
Former President, Catholic University
Spirituality that Supports Your Work in
Service of the Church
Mr. Michael Castrilli
Decision Lens Inc
Budget Formulation, Execution, and Control
Dr. Carol L. Fowler
Archdiocese of Chicago
Human Resource Issues
Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M.
President, DePaul University
Strategic Planning
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Dr. William Wagner
Villanova School of Business
Church Technology
Professor Michael Moreland
Villanova Law School
Civil Law
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Past Institute Highlights |
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Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M.,
President of DePaul University,
presented strategic
planning at the 2008
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The participants at the 2008 Church Management
Institute.
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Comments from Recent Participants
“Very comprehensive and hands-on. Excellent in integrating the wisdom of the various training components with our real-time experience in leadership and management”
-Rev. Fr. Gregory Gresko, OSB, Moral Theologian at Benedictine Society of Virginia
“The program design and quality of instructors met my high expectations overall and were valuable to me in my role on the diocesan staff. The number and mix of participants was a real strength. The program was small and diverse enough to really learn from each other”
-Ms. Terri Ginther. Director of the Office of Pastoral Planning, Diocese of Trenton
“ The topics were extremely pertinent to the work I am engaged in. The program is one with fewer participants and more substance. I liked the relaxed atmosphere, casual dress, and beautiful location”
-Mr. Jason Kurth, Vice-Chancellor, Diocese of Des Moines
“The quality of the presenters was extraordinary and the diversity of their backgrounds added to the value of their presentations. I felt supported and elevated to a higher level of learning and functioning”
-Rev. Kevin Huber, Vocation Director for the Diocese of Gary
“The quality of the instructors was incredible. They were all graduate school quality and their expertise in their fields was evident."
-Mr. Kevin Kauffeld, Director of Stewardship and Development, Diocese of Owensboro
“I value the new friendships and understanding from other participants as to their experiences they have from their dioceses”
-Mr. Thomas D. Flynn, Deanery Administrator at Diocese of Rockville Centre
“Very professionally organized with a broad scope of topics, yet very focused.”
-Mr. Rick Bologna, Project & Business Administrator, Diocese of Austin
“Great bonding among participants. I liked the broad reach of material”
-Ms. Marcy Meldahl, Director of Employment Services & Benefits at Diocese of Knoxville
“This program made me actually sit down and reflect on myself in regards to my spirituality, work, and leadership style. A lot of self-reflection.”
-Caroline Beatty, Office Director at Diocese of San Bernardino
“I value the networking with other participants and the resources that were recommended by speakers for further learning.”
-Fr. Kevin Kennedy, Asst. to the Vicar for Administration, Archdiocese of Washington
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