Doing GREAT MINISTRY with Less

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Table of Contents

Preface by Russell Peterson…………………………………………………………………................…     1

Background: The Resiliency Factor………………………………………………................………     3

Clearing the Clutter: Focusing on the Core Aspects of the Ministry                      by Michael Berger, Mark Buckley, Charleen Katra, Karen Pesek......................     7

A spiritually hopeful and emotionally healthy person is more efficient and effective than one who is stressed                                                by Christina Flum, James Kemna, Thomas Quinlan, Dr. Anne Roat……..………..……   17

Building Relationships is Not a Waste of Time: Visits and Personal Contacts Make a Difference                                                                        by Michele Harris, Bill Miller, and Linda Stryker……………………………………..………......…   25

Technology That Saves Time                                                        by Michael Andrews. Brigid Johnson. Peter Ries………….......……………………………..….    31

Collaboration: Positive Relations With Co-Workers                                                  by Dr. Kathy Kleinlein, Dan Thomas, Michael Wagner…………………………………………….   35

Parents as Allies not strangers or aliens                                           by Father Ron Cochran, Leland D. Nagel, Enedina Saucedo…………….………………….    43

Volunteers Can Quit, Disciples Cannot                                                      by Pam Fischer, Claire McManus, Elaine Robertson, Mary Jo Waggoner....………..   59

Technology Has Made My Ministry More Social, Open, and Personal                 by Bryan Reising, Joanie McKeown, Michael Westenberg, Patricia Burbage,          Alex Sandoval……………………………………………………….......................................……      71

How To Shop Clearance to Enhance Your Religious Education Program              by Pam Fischer…………………………………………………………………….............................…      89

Stay educated and Informed                                                                                       by Sr. Grace Keane, James Gontis, Michael Steier, Frank Zolvinski ............       93