Meet our Newman Center Consultants

Over the past 30+ years, we’ve served in full-time leadership and development roles at Newman Centers at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln and Omaha, helping them become the thriving Catholic communities they are today.

Smiling students listening to the homily at Mass at the UNL Newman Center, Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

We believe Catholic campus ministries like yours are critical in the spiritual journey of college students worldwide.

Sacred Heart Consulting Company was founded on October 16, 2015 (the Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque), growing from our desire to help Newman Center chaplains implement the best practices we’ve learned firsthand. We also provide support for development directors who may lack training and/or support in their roles.

Our Mission, Purpose, & Values

Mission

Sacred Heart Consulting Company exists to help Catholic campus ministries build thriving communities that lead students to encounter the person of Jesus Christ.

Purpose

To optimize campus ministries’ ability to succeed in their mission by helping them cultivate organizational health, develop a funding plan, and improve their marketing strategies.

Values

  • Professionalism

  • Conviction

  • Generosity

“I can tell that Sacred Heart Consulting really cares about me, my ministry, and my students. They really understand the ups and downs, the frustrations, and limitations we have– they’ve found solutions and ways to get through them. More than anything, they want students to know Christ as they have come to know Christ in the fullness of the Catholic Church. They are walking the walk and have an unbelievable amount of expertise that I continue to learn from.”

Fr. Matt Lowry - Chaplain

Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center
Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ

Hear from Father Matt Lowry

Meet the Team

  • Jude Werner, CFRE

    Founder and President
    Fund Development Consultant

  • Stephanie Werner

    Co-Founder & President of Amata’s House, Social Media Marketer

  • Drew Hines, CFRE

    Partner
    Fund Development Consultant

  • Brendon Pond

    Partner, Team & Process Optimization Consultant

  • Susan Gnann

    Partner
    Fund Development Consultant

  • Nikki Konz

    Client Relations Specialist

  • Patty Marmie

    Team and Process Optimization
    Leadership Consultant

  • Noah Miller

    Bookkeeper

Certifications

Certified Fund Raising Executive

Administered by CFRE International, the CFRE credential demonstrates professional achievement and commitment to the fundraising profession. This is achieved through mastery of core knowledge and skills required of fundraising professionals with at least three years of experience.

Working Genius Certified

The 6 types of Working Genius is a new model that helps people discover their natural gifts and thrive in their work and life. When people better understand the types of work that bring them more energy and fulfillment (and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure) they can be more self-aware, productive, and successful.

“Do not be afraid. Open up your hearts to Christ.” 

- St. John Paul II at World Youth Day in Denver (1993)

Newman Center Chaplains across the country are responding to Saint John Paul II’s call to fearlessly live the New Evangelization on their college campuses. At Sacred Heart Consulting, we are passionate about partnering with chaplains who desire to answer this great call and grow their Catholic campus ministry through fund development, organizational health, and effective marketing strategies. We exist to help you assess, develop, and strengthen your fund development program and prepare your institution for years of growth and blessings.