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STRATEGIC PLAN
“Where there is no vision, the people will perish”
Proverbs 29:18
The Greek Orthodox
Metropolis of San Francisco
welcomes all people
with joy, peace and love
on their journey to theosis
and salvation through
churches that save, heal,
preach the Gospel
and guide the faithful.
Thank you for your interest in this vital element of our
Metropolis as we attempt to offer more support and
ministries to Parishes and the faithful within them and to
provide a roadmap for the growth of the Church in the West.
WELCOME WELCOME
OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY
Provide an overview of the Metropolis Strategic Plan
Offer a glimpse into the key plans (just a glimpse!)
Answer questions you may have
Strategic planning is our process to define our direction (strategy) and allocate our resources to achieve our goals. It is just as useful
for churches as for corporations and other organizations.
WHAT IS STRATEGIC PLANNING?
WHERE ARE
WE NOW?
WHY DO
WE EXIST?
WHERE DO WE
WANT TO BE? HOW WILL WE GET
THERE?
THE STRATEGIC PLAN ANSWERS FOUR
FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS:
HOW WAS THE PLAN DEVELOPED?
STEP 1 – July 2012
Initial Strategic Planning Retreat in Phoenix, Arizona
STEP 2 – August - December 2012
Task Force Conference Calls
STEP 3 – January 2013
Strategic Planning Second Retreat in San Francisco, California
STEP 4 – February 2013
Presentation of draft to Clergy Laity for Feedback and Consensus Building
STEP 5 – March 2013 – February 2014
Finalization of the Strategic Plan
STEP 6 – March 2014
Implementation of the Strategic Plan throughout the Metropolis begins
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
Church membership is declining
Church sacraments are declining
Church contributions are declining
Church member spirituality is declining
Church relevance is declining
Church stewardship is declining
Church disengagement by youth is increasing
Church member deaths are increasing
Church dependence on festivals and other
fundraisers is increasing
TIMES ARE CHANGING WITHIN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES ACROSS AMERICA
THE CHALLENGES WITHIN OUR METROPOLIS
Youth Ministries (under 18 and 18-30 who are not totally connected to their faith)
Inadequate Finances (for staff and ministries)
Inadequate Resources (both human and physical)
Inconsistent Lay Leadership and Education
No Method to Measure Spiritual Development (from top down)
Inadequate Communications (between Metropolis and Parishes and amongst Parishes)
Size and Shape of the Metropolis
Inadequate Communications (between Metropolis and Parishes and amongst Parishes)
Significantly Understaffed Clergy (and undeveloped lay leaders)
Lacking Effective Christian Stewardship
Inadequate Continuing Clergy Education (ongoing development and continuous learning opportunities)
Unbalanced
(appreciation, interpretation and implementation of linguistic and cultural traditions)
Our Plan Will Help Us Meet These Challenges GOAL OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN
To provide our Clergy and Parish/Ministry Leadership an
array of Ministries, Programs and Services they can use to
either introduce a new offering to their community, or
expand/enhance one they are currently using.
ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN
Mission Vision
Values
Focus Areas Strategic Goals Ministries, Programs and Services
OUR MISSION: PART 1
PROCLAIM the Gospel of Christ,
TEACH and spread the
Orthodox Christian Faith,
ENERGIZE, cultivate, and
guide the life of the Church in
the United States of America
according to the Orthodox
Christian Faith and Tradition.
THE
MISSION OF THE
GREEK ORTHODOX
ARCHDIOCESE IS TO
Our Metropolis embraces the Mission of the
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
as the foundation for our efforts.
SANCTIFIES the faithful
through divine worship, especially
the Holy Eucharist and other
Sacraments.
BUILDS the spiritual and ethical
life of the faithful in accordance
with the Holy Scriptures, Sacred
Tradition, the doctrines and canons
of the Ecumenical and local
Councils, the canons of the Holy
Apostles and the Fathers of the
Church and of all other Councils
recognized by the Orthodox Church.
THE
GREEK ORTHODOX
CHURCH IN AMERICA:
OUR MISSION: PART 2
As a beacon, carrier, and witness
of the message of Christ.
All persons who live in the United States of America through:
Divine Worship
Preaching
Teaching
Living of the Orthodox Christian Faith
THE
ARCHDIOCESE SERVES:
OUR MISSION: PART 3
S Stewardship
W Worship
E Education
E Evangelism
P Philanthropic Outreach
We will grow the Greek Orthodox Christian Church in the Western United States through Christ-centered:
OUR SWEEP(ING) VISION
THE CORE VALUES OF OUR METROPOLIS
Christ-centered
Active participation in sacramental life
Education
Integrity, transparency & accountability
Stewardship
Outreach & Evangelism
Inclusiveness & Engagement
Courage
Communications using all media
Minister to all generations and strengthen
our families & relationships
Financial responsibility
TASK FORCES IDENTIFIED: 11 KEY FOCUS AREAS AND
37 STRATEGIC GOALS
Education | Dr. Eve Tibbs Liturgical Life | Fr. Steven Tsichlis Missions and Evangelism |
Fr. Theodore Dorrance Philanthropic Outreach |
Fr. Aris Metrakos Stewardship | Ted Vavoulis Youth | Dr. David Matty Wellness | Presvytera Donna Pappas
Communications | Cliff Argue Finances | George Demos Metropolis Organization and Development | Archimandrite Apostolos Koufallakis
Michael Syrengelas Parish Organization and Development | Greg Kyritsis
OPERATIONAL TASK FORCES (13 goals)
VISION TASK FORCES (24 goals)
EACH TASK FORCE IS LED BY A COORDINATOR
OUR 37 STRATEGIC GOALS
EACH STRATEGIC GOAL IS LED BY A CAPTAIN
M & E Ministry in Each Parish
Establish 5 New Parishes Parish Mentoring Process and Team
MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
Service Learning Training
Signature Program in Each Parish
Outreach Information Exchange
PHILANTHROPIC OUTREACH
Clergy Development Parish Council Development
Core Curriculum
EDUCATION
Diaconate Program Liturgical Renewal Programs
LITURGICAL LIFE
OUR 37 STRATEGIC GOALS
Young Adult Focus Groups/Ministries
Social Media and Skype Youth Programs Moms and Tots Youth Website Youth Participation Survey & Scorecard
YOUTH
“Prepare” Premarital Program “Enrich” Couples Program Parish Nurse Ministry “DivorceCare” Program Clergy Wellness Ministry
WELLNESS
“Igniting the Flame of True Orthodox Stewardship” Program
Stewardship Ambassador In Each Parish Ambassadors Visitations
STEWARDSHIP
OUR 37 STRATEGIC GOALS
Metropolis Message & Value Proposition Strategic Communications Plan Pan-Orthodox Western Comm. Plan
Metropolis Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
Standard Financial Reporting Metropolis Financial Assistance Program Metropolis Endowment
FINANCES
Parish Level Strategic Planning Process
Inter-Parish Cooperation Council
Parish Mentoring Process and Team
PARISH ORG. & DEVELOPMENT
Metropolis Staffing Enhancement
Metropolis Council of Ministries Metropolis Leadership Development Plan
METROPOLIS ORG. & DEVELOPMENT
Are Each of the 37 Goals Intended For Parish-Wide
Implementations? No
19 For Specialized Groups (Diaconate Program, Standard Financial Reports, Youth, Parish Council Development,
Clergy Wellness, “Enrich” Couples, Outreach Information Exchange, etc.)
9 Impact the entire Parish (Stewardship, Missions & Evangelism, Education, etc.)
9 Metropolis-only Level (Communication Plans, Endowment Program, Metropolis Staffing, etc.)
IMPACT OF OUR 37 GOALS
PARISH PRIORITIZATION
To help guide the implementation, our Clergy recently completed a survey identifying which strategic goals were most important to their Parishes. The top-ranked goals are:
• "Prepare" Premarital Program
• Education Curriculum
• Missions and Evangelism Ministry in Each Parish
• Standardized Financial Reporting
• “Igniting the Flame of True Orthodox Stewardship”
• "Enrich" Couples Program
• Clergy Continuing Education
• Young Adult Focus Groups and Ministry
• Parish Council Development
• Parish - Level Strategic Planning
• Signature Philanthropic Outreach in Each Parish
STRATEGIC PLAN DOCUMENT AND STATUS UPDATES
Metropolis Website:
www.sanfran.goarch.org
click: “Strategic Plan”
WHAT CAN WE NOW EXPECT?
Increased Implementation Activities Regular and Frequent Communications Annual Implementation Schedule Quarterly “Implementation Newsletter” which provides a look at what’s coming up and a review of what’s been over the last quarter Monthly progress updates posted on the Metropolis’ website
SAMPLE IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR
WHAT CAN OUR PARISH DO TO HELP?
Participate prepare our ministry leaders and Parishioners by reviewing & engaging in the plan
Respond to requests from Strategic Plan Coordinators or Captains
Share our Parish’s successful programs
Implement
the planned programs vital to our Parish
Communicate
provide feedback, questions, ideas and recommendations
Celebrate
once a program is in place, celebrate and recognize those who participated
“
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.”
Old Chinese Proverb
“The future of the faithful and Parishes
of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San
Francisco depends on how diligently we
pursue this Strategic Plan as stewards of
God’s many blessings. I look forward to
sharing this journey of faith with you.”
His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco
