Last autumn, my organization, Prenger Solutions Group, was approached by the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan. The Diocese wanted to see what would happen if we… Read More »Doubling Your Year-End Giving? Is That Even Possible?
In my 20 years as a Catholic development professional, I’ve seen dozens upon dozens of parish communications plans. However, these plans often become rote or… Read More »Follow the 8:1 Communications Rule at your Parish
In 2018, my organization, Prenger Solutions Group, ran a nationwide research project with parishes that use the eCatholic web hosting platform. We sent a 40+… Read More »Parishes that Post Daily on Facebook Report 44% Higher Household Giving
“Christ has no body now on earth but yours.” St. Teresa of Avila Sometimes our parish stewardship efforts focus primarily on getting parishioners to sign… Read More »Understanding Stewardship through the Bishops’ Pastoral Letter
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace” 1 Peter 4:10 I was… Read More »Teaching Stewardship as We Approach Advent Season
We’ve all heard the saying, “The church isn’t the building.” Paul even spoke to that in Acts 20:28 (NKJV): “Therefore take heed to yourselves and… Read More »What Does a Church Background Check Show?
“I dream of a ‘missionary option,’ that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, times… Read More »Evangelization is Not Recruitment
