I am pleased to be able to share the amazing final strategic plan for the Parish of St. John the Divine in Jacksonville, FL that was officially released this past weekend. This exemplary church parish has worked diligently and faithfully for a year to prepare this great and transformational plan that will lead them to … [Read more…]
Would you like to learn how to inspire Engaged Disciples to practice a culture of true Stewardship and pursue a consensus Vision in your church? As it turns out, it takes a comprehensive process with 24 discrete steps and 35 specific action items. On June 3rd, at Christ the Savior Church in Harrisburg, PA we … [Read more…]
Why are youth and emerging adults leaving, and/or becoming disengaged from, traditional Christian churches at a record pace? As it turns out, there are 7 key findings of what is happening from the most comprehensive empirical studies and analysis undertaken in the U.S. And the better news is that there are solutions to substantially improve … [Read more…]
Where can you go to hear about 34 transformational strategic goals and programs, 28 of which can substantially improve church parishes and their ministries and parishioners? If you are anywhere near Jacksonville, Orlando, Boca Raton, Clearwater, Mobile, Birmingham, Atlanta, Greenville, Greensboro, Charlotte and Florence, read the following post and come join us as we change … [Read more…]
What if you had to make an accounting to God for what you had done with all of the many blessings, gifts and resources over which you were made a steward? What would you say? How can you better use your many God-given talents and better live your stewardship calling? Go to the WHY landing … [Read more…]
How does a church reverse the challenging trends of growing disengagement, apathy and lack of ministry and financial support? With 47% of Orthodox Christian adults leaving the church of their youth, and their children leaving the church at more than twice the rate of their parents, the status quo leads to an unacceptable conclusion. After … [Read more…]
Learn about the Effective Church Model and Ignite the Flame of Discipleship, Stewardship and Strategic Planning in your personal life and parish. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area on Saturday, November 5, 2016, St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church is hosting the Igniting the Flame and Living in H.D. Effective Church Model … [Read more…]
There are 4 essential dimensions to a truly effective church. They include 1. Engaged Disciples, 2. a Culture of True Stewardship, 3. Consensus Vision and Strategic Plan and 4. an Effective Worship Experience. The Stewardship Calling ministry is devoted to the best practices in all 4 of these dimensions The October 30th Stewardship Calling … [Read more…]
The future of Christ’s church in America is in our hands. What are we doing to have “a good account before the awesome judgment seat of Christ?” This week, the national Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA answers that question in a most powerful and decisive manner with the release of their transformational Strategic … [Read more…]
Dear Family and Close Friends, After almost 90 incredible years of a life well-lived, and over 60 years of marriage, my mom, Bess (Vasiliki) Marianes, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 6th, in the loving presence of her family. May God grant rest to her soul and place her in paradise with my father for … [Read more…]