| Meet Pam Coster Pam Coster is passionate about adult faith formation. A dynamic speaker, writer and experienced manager, she has worked with hundreds of volunteers and directed parish programs for thirteen years as a DRE and Director of Faith Formation. With a Masters in Religious Education from Loyola University- Chicago, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and years of business experience prior to entering ministry, Pam has both the practical and pastoral background to help parishes create simple but effective strategies in the complex area of adult formation. Her broad experience in developing adult programs is enhanced by the following memberships: • Adult Formation Advisory Board of the Archdiocese of Chicago, • Board of Directors of Loyola Press, • Communications and Adult Formation Committees of NCCL, and • Advisory Board of Catholics on Call, a young adult vocation program. Recognized nationally for her professional excellence, Pam brings creativity, effective management and positive energy to every situation. Visit Pam's blog by clicking here. Visit her web site here. See below for further contact information. |
Pam is avaialble to provide consultation to your parish on-site, via e-mail, or by telephone. To schedule an a ppointment, simply send an e-mail to Pam suggesting several good times. If you want to work with her as a staff, request a time which works for a conference call. See below for a list of ways in which Pam can help you! Blessings to you, peace in these days, and all good wishes, Pam |
Meet Pam Coster! Adult Catholics are yearning for a deeper relationship with God. How is your parish encouraging them in their journey of faith? We are happy to help you connect with a creative leader who can help your parish plan and train for effective lifelong formation. |
| Resources offered on this site |
| Pastoral Planning A step-by-step guide: Dreams & Visions: Pastoral Planning for Lifelong Faith Formation A new book which includes a chapter outlining those all-important Planning Team Meetings. Training How to teach your parish about lifelong formation including excellent PowerPoint presentations to download and use, complete with presentation notes. Implementation How to state and sustain faith sharing throughout the parish using the Question of the Week With free prayer sheets. Prayer Services to accompany faith sharing. You can download and use these in 5 minutes! Outlines for adult or intergenerational Faith Gatherings linked to your children's textbook series. Outlines for adult Bible Studies which are in plain English! Download each session and get all you need in one item. Complete plans for Parish Based Retreats in several practical scheduling formats. Background Material All the current books you need to better understand lifelong formation, plus free articles you can download, copy, and use. Vatican II Lots of strong resources to help you teach about the Council. We are approaching the 50th Anniversary of the date on which John XXIII called Vatican II: Jan 25, 1959. |
| People whom Pam has coached are her best reference! “You have made [our parish] much more of a vital, living organization!" “Thank you for all you have done for the adults who have benefited from your vision and your well-considered programs.” |
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| Pam Coster AVANZA Partners, Inc 696 Green Bay Rd Winnetka, IL 60093 Phone 224-766-0124 E-mail pcoster@avanzapartners.com Web site www.avanzapartners.com |
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