Episcopal Church Foundation Vestry Papers - for leading congregations

Are you seeking to increase lay participation in parish ministry—whether to solve a budget crunch, as a means of discipleship, or simply to fill unmet needs within your worship community? This ECF Vital Practices case study looks at how churches identify and raise up new leaders from within. You will learn about:

• The mission and ministry of each, including why lay leadership is of value in their setting
• Three key practices that each congregation uses to identify and support lay leaders
• How a focus on lay leadership has addressed needs and transformed each congregation and its ministries

Read on for field-tested tips on how to cultivate vibrant lay leadership in your own church.