Human Resources: Best Practices in Church Management

Here is helpful book that informs pastors and designated leaders about the infrastructure of human resources, spanning the legal, informational, and procedural dimensions of the field. Its chapters provide basic information, terminology, and direction for new or experienced pastors or church leaders, as well as recommended tools and best practices for dealing with the human resources issues that face every parish and faith-based organization. †

Carol Fowler is the recently retired director of the Department of Personnel Services for the Archdiocese of Chicago. She holds a doctor of ministry degree from St. Mary s Seminary and University, Baltimore.