Press Kit
In recent years, a variety of studies have commonly reported the value of clergy and places of worship for those who are religious and also battling isolation, loneliness, and other risk factors that can lead to mental illness. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, ACS Technologies, a 45-year leader in church management software, market expertise, and data analysis, is affirming these findings with data from their ground-breaking American Beliefs Study: Religious Preferences and Practices that examined the theological beliefs of 15,000 Americans.
Meet the Spokesperson
Terry Poplava
Terry Poplava serves as General Manager of ACST Catholic. As a cradle Catholic, his faith was lukewarm until he was challenged by the intense challenge and commitment he heard in a message about stewardship. “What do I own, and what owns me?” which led him to executive roles at Our Sunday Visitor and Catholic Leadership Institute before his current focus on serving the Catholic Church at ACS Technologies. Terry has extensive experience working with churches across the U.S., supporting their planning, stewardship, and engagement efforts.
Sample Interview Questions
- Can you offer some background on the type of work that ACS Technologies does and how you serve the Catholic Church in particular?
- ACS Technologies created a series of reports based on the American Beliefs Study, which examined the religious beliefs and practices of Americans. There was a particular set of data in this study that highlighted the importance of meaningful connections for people at Mass. Can you share why it’s so important for parishes to pay attention to this?
- How are parish communities uniquely suited to address some of the risk factors, loneliness and isolation in particular, that can lead to mental illness?
- What are some practical steps that parishes can take to cultivate “pro-connection cultures?”
- How can ACS Technologies provide support?
- Where can people go to learn more about this survey and the work of ACST Catholic?
Media Requests
Contact Carrie Kline at carriek@missionadvancementpartners.com for interview requests.
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