By the grace of God, the dynamic parish of Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene in Cumming, GA. is undertaking a transformational and comprehensive strategic planning process. This incredible work is under the inspired leadership of Father Barnabas Powell and a dedicated team of 50 parishioners. The ongoing work of our very diverse and extensive Strategic … [Read more…]
By the grace of God, the dynamic parish of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Warren, OH. is undertaking a transformational and comprehensive strategic planning process. This incredible work is under the inspired leadership of Father Constantine Valantasis, Father Demetrios Constantine, Strategic Planning Chairman, Anthony Payiavlas, and a Core Team consisting of: Dick Cassudakis, Afrodete … [Read more…]
Doctors know the tests to administer to assess our personal health. Financial planners know how to assess our financial health. However, Christian churches lack similar empirical and validated tools to help them. After over 20 years of working with over 500 Orthodox Christian parishes and completing strategic plans that cover over 26% of Orthodox Christians … [Read more…]
The role of the Parish Priest is critical to the success of the Parish. And the success of any married Orthodox Parish Priest is dependent on the love and support of his wife (Presvytera, Matushka, Panimatka, Popadija, Khouria). There are many pressures and demands placed on Clergy spouses and their families. On the June 1, 2022, … [Read more…]
At 8 p.m. Eastern tonight: “DECLINING CHURCHES AND FAITH INTERVENTION – THE REAL DEADLY CHURCH PANDEMIC (not COVID)” IT’S TIME FOR AN INTERVENTION ! Churches are suffering and have been for decades. Attendance, volunteerism, membership, giving, youth engagement, stewardship, participation in sacraments, outreach and evangelism, religious education and other ministries are all declining and suffering. … [Read more…]
TRIGGER WARNING (If you are unable to read anything about abortion (pro or con) without becoming uncontrollably emotional, please don’t read further.) It is hard to imagine a more divisive issue in America today than abortion. And it will soon get a lot more attention. 862,300 = the estimated number of U.S. abortions in 2017, according … [Read more…]
A homeless looking beggar crashed a gathering of over 600 Orthodox young adults and 50 more Orthodox laity and clergy in September of 2021 that took place at an elegant resort. He begged for 75 minutes and got some very surprising results. In January 2020, there were 580,466 people experiencing homelessness in America. Families with … [Read more…]
Have you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in? Have you ever felt alone, ignored, or pushed aside? Have you ever been depressed or disregarded? Have you ever felt like nothing you do matters? Have you ever felt like you can’t make a difference? Do you have any of those feelings now? … [Read more…]
Are you struggling in your walk with Christ? Do you want to rediscover your reason for living, the person you were created to be? Renewing You: A Priest, a Psychologist, and a Plan gives you the keys to unlock areas of your life that hold you back from fully experiencing the renewal and transformation God … [Read more…]
64% of today’s young adults leave the church when they leave their family’s home. There is no bigger challenge the Orthodox Christian church faces. Indeed, it’s future depends on understanding and reversing this trend. Over Labor Day weekend, Phoenix Arizona will host an amazing gathering of Orthodox Christian young adults from all over. They will … [Read more…]