Almost every case of every kind of abuse in religious institutions involves financial mismanagement. Financial transparency, on the other hand, is the key to preventing abuses of power. READ MORE
Returning to Our Roots
If you’re like me and you saw Bishop Bransfield’s apology to the faithful, you might be disappointed and dismayed. I’m easily prone to such reactions. At the same time, it’s precisely these situations which fuel my hope in programs like the Global Institute of Church Management. You see, the abuses in the Church are not who or what READ MORE
Webinar: Hierarchy or Team?
We are excited to announce our first Fall webinar with the Program of Church Management in Rome, Organizing the Church: Pyramid or Team, on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. This webinar brings together seasoned experts to discuss the theory and practice of efficient Church organizations. Registration is free and open to anyone who cares about Church management. READ MORE
Transparency in the Church
Transparency is not only a central principle of business ethics but is crucial for the Church because the Church is essentially a truth telling institution. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is Himself Truth and Light! READ MORE
The Launch of it All
We’re thrilled to be able to share with you a video of our IBLAC (International Business Leaders Advisory Council) meeting where we introduced the GICM. Leading off with Msgr. Martin Sclag, here are some of the highlights if you wish to jump ahead: 3:00 – Fr. Luis Navarro, Rector, Pontifical University of the Holy READ MORE
Pell: Great Ministry Depends Upon Good Administration
After unjustly spending over 400 days in jail and having plenty of time to reflect and pray, it’s not a surprise that George Cardinal Pell would use one of his first public addresses to speak of priorities. However, no one could have expected him to give the Church at-large clear priorities with such noble simplicity. No READ MORE
What You Told Us
During our launch event on June 30, we invited attendees to participate in a poll concerning our strategic plans. We wanted to share the results with you as they are extremely timely. The poll asked you to prioritize our initiatives along 4 key areas: Launching in-country workshops for executive Church leaders Offering digital content to READ MORE
Current Policies Aren’t Enough
As you know, the Catholic Church been in the news again. Building on his commitment to address the abuse crisis, Pope Francis released a vademecum (handbook) on the points of procedure for handling clergy sex abuse. The document provides best practices for Church leaders and also a guide for victims to understand the steps that will take READ MORE
Capstone Project: Love the Poor
Last week, we were proud to launch the Global Institute of Church Management (GICM) and share with you three Capstone Projects — student-led action plans that demonstrate mastery of new management skills in addressing a unique challenge in the student’s home diocese. Every capstone is approved by the student’s bishop and focuses on filling an READ MORE
Cardinal Pell Endorses the GICM
Speaking from Australia, Cardinal Pell discusses the critical role of management education in the global Church: “To say the Church is not a business provides no justification for us to be inefficient, much less corrupt.” READ MORE