Parish planning is common. Effective strategic action is not.
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Ramp Up Planned Giving
Every parish should have an established and active planned giving program. The priest is a key player here inasmuch as he can articulate the vision and mission of the parish thereby inspiring parishioners to participate.

Orthodox Parish Planning? Hint: It May not be what you think. Discover Parish Intentionality!
The true purpose of planning is not to produce a written plan, though it is one of the desirable outcomes.

What is the content of your parish council meetings?
Tired of blah, blah, blah at parish council meetings?

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Strategic Plan
For an excellent example of Orthodox regional planning read the 2014 strategic plan of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco.

The Blessings of Planning
A joy of the priesthood: when the parish and the priest are journeying together toward the same destination.

Parish Envisioning Exercise
Assist the parish council or group of volunteers to envision the future. Help them to move beyond managerial trivia.
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