“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) In the ninth century a group of ascetics began to inhabit an area in...

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (II Peter 3:18) A personal growth plan necessitates thoughtful...

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” (I John 4:7) Polarities...

“Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Mark 12:31) Maximal self-sacrifice is a powerful theme of the New Testament: “So then, none...

“Go out to the highways and hedges and urge people to come in, that my house may be filled. (Luke 14:23) Introduction In the story of the...

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) The priest typically has no difficulty identifying...

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) Key Performance Indicators for Effective Parish Ministry How...

“People give emotionally, not cerebrally; they also do not give to causes – they give to people with causes.” Priests usually need three...

“But test everything; hold fast what is good.” (I Thessalonians 5:21) ​ This self-assessment of how funds are raised within the parish or...

“The nonprofit institution neither supplies goods or services nor controls. Its ‘product’ is neither a pair of shoes nor an effective...

“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” (II...

“And all who believed were together and had all things in common.” (Acts 2:43) ​ Discover the many additional benefits of utilizing...

“That the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (II Timothy 3:17) The first step in measuring progress is to...

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” (Proverbs 18:15) ​ Peter Drucker wisely observed,...

“But test everything; hold fast what is good.” (I Thessalonians 5:21) Measuring quantitative success is relatively easy; but how does...

“Perception is strong and sight is weak. In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced...

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:6) ​ Parish councils must insist upon strategic...

The five essential steps of strategic planning are preparation, assessment, engagement, plan development and implementation. Each time...

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.’ (Proverbs 16:3) ​ There are many models of nonprofit strategic...