This course covers best practices for defining, advancing, and measuring strategic goals for a parish, diocese, or other Church apostolate and how to effectively engage the necessary financial resources. Ongoing issues related to operating and capital budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting are addressed. It also covers best practices regarding financial and asset management and control tools to prevent and protect organizations against fraud and embezzlement. Emerging models for investing, lending, and borrowing are studied within the context of the mission of the church and its variety of charisms. Techniques of leadership and team building for effective implementation of finance councils and boards are also discussed.