Say Cheese!
Volume I - 1989
Creating A Parish Photo Directory
Have you ever forgotten the name of a parishioner in your church? Or realized that you do not even know the names of many parishioners and especially their children? Did you ever…
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Parish Development
An Orthodox vision of the parish.
Parish administration and leadership.
Needs and talents assessment.
Education in the parish.
Parish fellowship and outreach.
Addressing special needs, and problems in the parish.
Groups, organizations and programs that contribute to parish life.
Parish growth.
The Good Samaritans
Volume I - 1989
Mission to the elderly of the parish
REASON FOR GETTING STARTEDWe did not want our elderly parishioners to be forgotten. We know through family and friends how lonely and isolated people can feel when they can’t…
Using Video Creatively In Parish And Family Life
Volume I - 1989
The marriage between the entertainment and leisure industry and space age technology seems to never grow stale: almost every week we hear of a better way of delivering sound, images information and even experiences…
It Still Outranks Them All (Part I)
Volume I - 1989
Alcoholism / Chemical Dependency
When you hear the word drug(s), what do you think of? Take a moment before you read on and think about it. List the drugs you are familiar with or have heard about; both legal and…
The Volunteer
Volume I - 1988
An Endangered Species?
Volunteers are the main arteries of the ongoing life of a parish. Their monetary value cannot be measured. Their contributions to education, music, administration, outreach, fellowship, and…
What Makes Committee Meetings Effective?
Volume I - 1988
Meetings, meetings, meetings! Like it or not, much of our work as leaders of the Church involves gathering with other parishioners in council, committee or other groupings. Rather than viewing this as a “necessary…
Gathering Lost Sheep
Volume I - 1988
One of the problems plaguing old and established parishes is that of continuing in the same old routine. There are the ever present concerns of finances, building maintenance, perhaps updating some properties, and…
Starting A Parish Bookstore
Volume I - 1988
Setting up a bookstore in your own parish can be very easy and simple. It takes a minimal amount of time each week to successfully operate, and offers countless benefits.
GETTING STARTEDGetting started is easy.…
The Church Choir
Volume I - 1988
(A composite article written by three choir directors, Bob Barber, Michael Pilat and John D. Ressetar.)
What is it that causes those individuals who come together to serve the function of “Church Choir” to become a…
A Ministry of Prayer
Volume I - 1987
“How do we equip ourselves to undertake an effective Church Growth program?” That was the question hanging heavily as our committee approached the implementation of our “plan.” We had come through the Seventh…