Many leaders feel they may lose control when they bring others into the budget process. However, research proves that “No one us is as smart as all of us.” A budget that is developed by one or two people does nothing to build a broader spirit of shared accountability across the church. Many leaders feel they may lose control when they bring others into the budget process. However, management research proves that involvement by a team in financial matters, specifically people responsible for the finances of a particular area, will more likely lead to better results.
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Communicate Church Finances with Impact & Ease
Reduce the anxiety of creating church financial reports. When you break the process down into manageable components, you can engage parishioners and empower them to understand their parish finances.
Catholic Press Association Award for Parish Finance Book!
Mike Castrilli and Dr. Charles Zech of Villanova University won second place at the Catholic Press Association Awards for their book Parish Finance: Best Practices in Church Management. The book won in the “professional books” category of the competition, which features books on professional development.
Endorsement for Parish Finance Book
"...As a seminary rector, I recommend that seminarians and those in formation for parish ministry will be well served by a thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, and suggested procedures in this text."
Bishop Timothy Senior
Rector, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Teaching Philosophy
Creating Solutions at the Intersection of Faith and Management
The Academy’s courses are designed specifically for ministers, church business managers, and seminarians where mission is at the forefront of all topics. The courses are comprehensive in nature, structured to accommodate the busy professional and ensure that major concepts are covered in enjoyable and practical formats.
All Academy teachers are subject matter experts and practitioners in the field who are not only knowledgeable on business best practices but also have a background in theology. The Academy’s teachers utilize their engaging personalities to empower participants to achieve their greatest potential as managers. We believe that learning church management should be enjoyable and hands-on. No one likes a boring training, including our teachers!
Participants walk away from education sessions with practical, step-by-step guidance on how to take the information learned and put the lessons into action!
