In this remarkable preparation program, Sr. Linda walks readers through the process of experiencing the sacraments as times of growth and conversion--involving everyone in the parish community. She offers here everything a parish leader needs to make this happen: guidelines for the facilitator, liturgical prayers, catechist guides, student materials, and family handouts--all in one package. the accompanying CD contains both PDF and Word documents for easy personalization and reproduction of all components of the program.

Learn to identify, capture, and utilize impactful data for organizational transformation Impact & Excellence is the culmination of a four year research study into the most successful data-driven strategies for today's non-profit and government organizations. The book focuses on five strategic elements to success based on proven principles, with solutions that are easy to implement and often lead to sweeping change. Each chapter includes discussion questions and action items to help leaders implement key concepts in their own organizations. Included with purchase is access to the Measurement Culture Survey, which, will allow readers to access a free benchmark report. Learn to implement a measurement culture that emphasizes strong performance and measurable outcomes Read vivid case studies from successful organizations that do things differently Learn to utilize and leverage data to take decisive actions within your organization Avoid common barriers to developing a measurement culture and learn ways to overcome limitations The book utilizes a series of experiences and templates to help leaders develop a unique action plan tailored to their organization's particular circumstances. Filled with real success stories to inspire readers and with full study results available in the appendix, Impact & Excellence is a crucial resource for leaders to enable their social sector organizations to prosper and compete in today's economy.

Life is beautiful and yet immensely hard. As individuals and communities, we admire our own accomplishments and surge on with indomitable spirits. But we also experience enormous difficulties in our personal and communal living. We long for happy and fulfilling lives, but more often than not, we fall far short of that ideal. Taken as a whole, our personal development and interpersonal relationships are often far from satisfactory. This study and guide considers how we function as human beings and suggests ways to overcome our difficulties and live fuller and happier lives. Blending psychology and spirituality, with a particular focus on Jesus and his message, author Binu Edathumparambil explores the different contours and corners of our lives and presents some hard truths. Looking at our lifestyles from a new perspective, we can overcome our individual differencesthe accents that shape usand develop healthier and more vibrant lives. Offering a road map to the fulfillment of ideals and dreams, The Accent presents reflections and guidance on some of the most important dynamics in our journey of life.

Through a comprehensive analysis of smart city projects, this study sheds light on the urban, economic, and competitive outcomes of integrating new technologies to create a ground-breaking exploration of the transformative impact of smart cities in today's urban landscape.

Thousands of Protestant churches are perplexed by plateaued or declining attendance, while other congregations nearby thrive. Is there a way for them to combine forces, drawing on both their strengths, in ways that also increase their missional impact? In Better Together, Expanded and Updated: Making Church Mergers Work, church merger consultant Jim Tomberlin and award-winning writer Warren Bird make the case that mergers today work best not with two struggling churches but with a vital, momentum-filled lead church partnering with a joining church. This much-needed resource describes the range of mergers for strong, stable, stuck, and struggling churches. No matter what type of merger a church may be considering, the authors address key questions about the process: How can a merger help a church go forward? How will a merger process unfold? Where can a declining church find another congregation to join? What are the pitfalls that both pastor and congregation should avoid? How can "better together" lead to more, rather than fewer, life-giving, high-impact, reproducing churches? They provide a complete, practical, hands-on guide for church leaders of both struggling and vibrant churches, so they can understand the issues, develop strategies, and execute mergers for church expansion and renewal--ultimately, so they can reinvigorate declining churches and give them a "second life." No matter what your motivation for merging your church with another--to begin a new church life cycle, cross racial lines, reach more people for Christ, multiply your church's impact, or better serve your local community--Better Together will give you the tools you need to create a thriving new entity.

Are you tired of being told what you should think and how you should behave as a man in today's society? Do you feel that something has been lost in the world's attempt to redefine masculinity? Are you seeking a path back to the true essence of what it means to be a man? "The New Masculine Renaissance" is a rallying cry for those who yearn for a restoration of masculine virtues in a world that often seems to have lost its way. It addresses the confusion and frustration many men feel in the face of prevailing ideologies and offers clear, practical guidance for developing a personal code of honor and strength in the face of these challenges. This book: 1. Explores the concept of individuation as introduced by Carl Jung, offering a means of understanding and navigating the complexities of the modern world. 2. Emphasizes the importance of embracing and balancing opposites in one's life, a key aspect of Jung's philosophy. 3. Provides an exploration of the development of personal character and moral code, focusing on masculine virtues. 4. Highlights the importance of understanding and navigating the subtleties of one's inner world. 5. Examines the effects of extreme ideologies on society and the individual. 6. Looks into the psychology behind groupthink and its influence on individual decision-making and societal progress. 7. Discusses the intellectual journey of becoming 'red-pilled' and embracing rationality and logic in one's outlook. 8. Envisions a future where the masculine virtues are respected and appreciated once again, leading to a potential 'renaissance' of masculine values. If you are ready to take control of your own narrative and join the new masculine renaissance, then this book is for you. It's time to rediscover what it truly means to be a man in an ideologically possessed world. Buy your copy today!