Parish Business Administration
As the Church’s ministry grows in scope, reach, and complexity, each parish faces the challenge of administering its resources effectively and fairly, while at the same time achieving compliance with both civil and canon law. Increasingly, parishes look to lay professionals trained in administration to ensure that pastoral ministry can take place in such a way that both enhances and safeguards the mission of the church. The Parish Business Administration Certificate Program offers specialized training for those engaged or aspiring to engage in this pastoral service.
The teaching method consists primarily of lecture and class discussion. Guest speakers will come from Archdiocesan offices and other institutions. Participants will be encouraged to present their own real-world experiences for class discussion. Each student participates in preparing and presenting a group project based on the course materials.
Course topics include the role of the Parish Business Manager, employee benefits and Benefits Administration, collaborative ministry and building consensus, the role of Finance Councils and Pastoral Councils, budget preparation and management, financial reporting, issues in Human Resource Management, compensation theory and salary surveys, pastoral planning, plant maintenance, building projects, fundraising and development, technology, lay ministry and multicultural experiencein the Church, Ecclesiology, Canon Law and Diocesan Guidelines.
| Program |
Location |
Units |
Courses |
Tuition |
2 Saturdays per month
2 Semesters |
Loyola Marymount Univ.
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
12.0 |
RELX 920.01
RELX 921.01 |
$1,590
($795 per course) |
This is a two-course certificate program which runs two semesters, beginning in the Spring. Classes meet for 7.5 hours, two Saturdays per month. Schedules and tuition are subject to change. Additional fees may be incurred for books and materials. Please check the Web site for updates. Submit an enrollment form for the program via direct mail, or contact LMU Extension at 310.338.1971 to handle your enrollment over the phone. You can also register for courses individually online.
INSTRUCTORS
Greg Chambers is a retired business executive with over 30 years’ experience in both large publicly-held corporations and privately-held operations. He held the position of V.P. & Controller in two very large public corporations in the transportation and healthcare industries, and Chief Financial Officer in a privately-held diversified company. He has extensive experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, human resources, legal matters, and general management. In addition, Greg has performed the role of Business Manager at St. Anastasia parish, where he has been a member of the Finance Council for five years.
Pat Joyce has over 20 years experience as a National Account Manager in sales and marketing for an international tool and hardware manufacturer. Pat has also been actively engaged at Sacred Heart Church and School in Covina and has served in many leadership and volunteer positions. He completed the LMU Certificate Program for Business Managers in 2003. Since 2007 he has been the Business Manager at Holy Angels Parish in Arcadia and serves on the Steering Committee for the Los Angeles Business Managers Group.