Leadership of religious communities

Leadership of religious communities

Leadership of religious communities

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What vocation ministers want from leadership

By Fr. Steve Pawelk

Three keys to a positive, effective relationship between vocation ministers and leadership are shared vision, strong communication and plenty of resource support. Read more...

Vocation ministry thrives with clear expectations, real authority

By Diana Rawlings A.S.C.

Vocation directors and community leaders should agree on two foundations of vocation ministry: what they hope to achieve and how much authority the vocation minister has. Read more...

What I expect from a vocation minister

Clear roles and responsibilities are crucial for vocation ministers. Yet all this must rest on the solid ground of a well-developed interior life and disposition. Read more...

My expections of vocation ministers

Expertise and collaboration

By Mary Waskowiak R.S.M.

ALL OF US WHO SERVE as leaders of religious congregations are entrusted by our members with a particular role in carrying out the hopes and dreams of the community, especially as those hopes and dreams are articulated in our constitutions, direction or vision statements and chapter acts. No religious congregation can meaningfully carry out its life and mission without the engagement and collaboration of all. Read more...

The way forward for leaders and vocation ministers

A seasoned vocation strategist reflects on the expectations of leaders and vocation ministers. An open, strong relationship is the stepping-stone to success. Read more...

One model for vocation ministry

The Conventual Franciscans

By Jim Kent, O.F.M., Conv.

In this model of vocation ministry the vocation director leads many people who contribute their talents in order to welcome a new generation into the community. Read more...

How the New Orleans Jesuits conduct vocation ministry

By Marvin Kitten S.J.

A long-time vocation minister shares the strategies and techniques he has developed over 16 years. Read more...

The selection, care and feeding of vocation ministers

By Sr. Carol Mucha R.S.M.

How does a community choose its vocation ministers? What qualities do they need? How do they prepare for the job? The Sisters of Mercy share their thoughts on these questions and more. Read more...

How we organized a Day of Discussion for leadership and vocation directors

By Fr. Scott Jones S.D.S., Sr. Barbara Linke S.S.N.D., Sr. Rose Sevenich O.S.F., and Fr. Joachim Studwell O.F.M.

Milwaukee area vocation ministers took the kernal of an idea—”let’s talk about our ministry with leadership”—and ran with it. Here’s the step-by-step planning that resulted in a day of fruitful exchange. Read more...

Leadership focus makes the difference for vocations

By Sr. Kelly Connors PM

When mission and identity are front and center for leadership, the foundation is firm for vocation ministry. Administrative tasks can interfere, however, with vision. Read more...

Leadership makes the difference

Leadership makes the difference

By Sister Mary Rowell C.S.J.

Vocation ministers are called to be leaders both inside their communities and out. Read more...

Put your chapter to work for vocations

Put your chapter to work for vocations

By Brother Paul Michalenko S.T.

Moving your community toward a strong vocation culture is a process, and a general chapter is a good time to begin or to continue. Read more...

Leaders reflect on the study

Leaders reflect on the study

Leaders from within the world of religious life respond to the 2020 Study of Recent Vocations to Religious Life. Read more...

The essential role of leadership in nurturing new members

The essential role of leadership in nurturing new members

The role that leaders of religious communities play in vocation ministry cannot be overstated. Their actions and decisions can uplift the ministry and do great good for both young adults and their own institute. Read more...

Hollowed and hallowed: vocation minister as leader into the future

Hollowed and hallowed: vocation minister as leader into the future

By Sister Julie Vieira I.H.M.

Ministry can wear us down, hollow us out. Can it be that this very experience is sacred and can lead to a deeper, richer understanding from which to minister? Read more...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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