Parish leadership
Working with, inspiring and empowering leaders to grow communities of missionary disciples.
Our Vision
We believe that leaders are called to inspire, encourage and exhort their parishes to become missionary communities that are growing and flourishing.
We dream that leadership teams would courageously lead with clarity and purpose, recognising the giftedness of their people and drawing them into the ministry of the community. We dream of leaders who try new things, understanding that the risk of doing nothing is far greater than the risk of failure.
We dream of a leadership culture infused with “a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything so that the Church’s… [ways of doing things] can be suitably channelled for the evangelisation of today’s world rather than for her self-preservation” Pope Francis.
"I dream of a missionary option", that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church's customs, ways of doing things, times and schedules, language and structures can be suitably channelled for the evangelisation of today's world rather than for her self-preservation.
Parish Leadership Teams
Parish Pastoral Council | Senior Leadership Team |
Parish Mission and Evangelisation Team.
There are many names for parish leadership teams, yet the name is less important than the purpose and execution. Find out more about what kind of leadership team your parish needs.
Strategic Planning
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” or “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
Two well-known quotes – which is true?
We offer a strategic planning process to parishes and communities to help you identify and articulate your unique mission, vision and values so you can move ahead with clarity and purpose.
Leadership Training And Formation
Leaders within the Catholic Church must first seek to live out their fundamental calling as missionary disciples before they can inspire and empower others to do the same. From here, we form transformational leaders who can build parishes that invite people to encounter Jesus and live the joy of the gospel.
We are doing this with leadership training and formation offerings, such as the Catholic Leadership Intensive. Click the button to find out more.
Understanding Your Geographical Parish
To lead well, we first need to understand those we are leading. check out your parish social profile from the 2021 census to understand your local area better!
Contact The Team
Get in touch with the team to find out more about growing or developing leaders in your parish or community.
Teresa McGrath
Director
Tim Lomas
Project Officer
Jessica Cassidy
Admin Support
leadership@bne.catholic.net.au
Phone
07 3324 3440