The Parish Councillor's Guide

The Parish Councillor's Guide

Author: Paul Clayden

Publisher: Shaw Books

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780721905174

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A practical guide to the law and practice of parish, town and community councils in England and Wales, this text is presented in an alphabetical classification. It assists the reader through the complications of the law, while avoiding jargon.


Making Parish Councils Pastoral

Making Parish Councils Pastoral

Author: Mark F. Fischer

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9780809146765

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Making Parish Councils Pastoral traces the historical development of the ôpastoralö style of council and shows how councils can more effectively embrace the church's vision of studying and reflecting on parish matters and recommending their conclusions to the pastor.


Town and Parish Councils VAT Guide

Town and Parish Councils VAT Guide

Author: Richard Strevens

Publisher: Spiramus Press Ltd

Published: 2024-08-29

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1913507688

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This Town and Parish Council VAT Guide is an easy reference guide for those engaged in administering the financial affairs of town and parish councils in England and community councils in Wales. It focuses on the typical range of activities that these local authorities will have. It will be of use to town and parish clerks or treasurers and those responsible for the book-keeping of these organisations, as well as those responsible for auditing such bodies. The authors give the reader the basic concepts of the tax and a degree of familiarity with the common technical terms used by H M Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in its own guidance. The most common terms are set out in the glossary. This second edition includes updated commentary on the VAT treatment election administration, local authority supplies of sports and recreational facilities, and the secondment (supply) of staff.


Excellent Catholic Parishes

Excellent Catholic Parishes

Author: Paul Wilkes

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9780809139927

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The author provides an in-depth look at eight diverse models of excellence, a directory of hundreds of great parishes throughout the country, and listings of those traits common to excellence that can be reproduced in parishes everywhere.


The Church Leader's Counseling Resource Book

The Church Leader's Counseling Resource Book

Author: Cynthia Franklin Ph.D.

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 019983153X

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This all-in-one guide is designed to better equip clergy and the church leaders to meet their congregations' needs in a spiritually grounded and scientifically sound manner. Succinct, easy-to-read chapters summarize all a pastor needs to know about a given problem area, including its signs or symptoms, questions to ask, effective helping skills, and, most importantly, when to refer to a mental health professional. Synthesizing what research says about treatment approaches for mental health issues, this user-friendly reference is filled with guidelines, case scenarios, key points to remember, resources for further help, advice on integrating scripture and theology with the best available research, and tips on partnering with others to provide the best possible care for each church member. Each chapter is designed for quick lookup by problem area, empowering church leaders to understand and help meet the challenges facing the children, adults, families, and communities that they serve.


Rebuilt

Rebuilt

Author: Michael White

Publisher: Ave Maria Press

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1594713871

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Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life. Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter is a story of stopping everything and changing focus. When their parish reached a breaking point, White and Corcoran asked themselves how they could make the Church matter to Catholics, and they realized the answer was at the heart of the Gospel. Their faithful response not only tripled their weekend mass attendance, but also yielded increased giving, flourishing ministries, and a vibrant, solidly Catholic spiritual revival. White and Corcoran invite all Catholic leaders to share the vision, borrow their strategies, and rebuild their own parishes. They offer a wealth of guidance for anyone with the courage to hear them.