St. Nicholas Ann Arbor: Mission, Vision & Strategic Focus

St. Nicholas GOC Ann Arbor WHY, SWOT, Core Values, Mission, Vision & Strategic Areas of Focus Teams ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Where there is no vision, the people will perish Proverbs 29:18 Bill Marianes June, 2019 www.stewardshipcalling.com Bill@stewardshipcalling.com

Statement of WHY To practice Christ s love through faith and service in a welcoming community so that we may reflect the image and likeness of God.

Strengths More diverse & extensive ministries and programs than previously More Youth & Emerging Adult ministries than previously Dedicated Clergy Parishioners with diverse talents and backgrounds The Orthodox faith and traditions Beautiful traditional Byzantine sanctuary and space to grow Popular Greek festival that is visible in the community

Weaknesses Inadequate financial stewardship Inadequate volunteerism and engagement Perceptions regarding too much Greek language in services and foreign culture Infrastructure and facilities issues Need to expand more extensive and effective youth and emerging adult ministries and support Leadership and succession challenges Not welcoming and cliquish Insufficient adult religious education and Catechumen programs Insufficient outreach to community and evangelism Parish and Clergy administrative support and workload

Opportunities Evangelism Community Service Ecumenical networking

Threats Significant changes in societal and cultural attitudes Competing priorities for parishioners Social media Proselytizing by other religious groups

Core Values ~ Orthodox Faith and Holy Tradition ~ Philanthropy and Outreach ~ Fellowship ~ Unconditional Love ~ Multicultural ~ Stewardship ~ Education and Evangelism

Mission Statement St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is a loving and welcoming community dedicated to glorifying God by living the Gospel, serving others and inspiring people to seek a growing relationship with Christ.

Vision Statement Within (3-5) years we will TRANSFORM St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church into a more Christ-centered and welcoming community through improved: Time, talents and treasures Respect for others, celebration of different cultures, and language engagement Administration and leadership development Nurturing of youth and emerging adults Service to others and philanthropy Facilities Outreach & Evangelism Religious education (youth, emerging adults & adults) Membership enhancement and engagement

TRANSFORM Strategic Areas of Focus 1. Membership Engagement & Diversity ~Respect for others, celebration of different cultures, and language engagement (R1) ~Membership enhancement and engagement (M) 2. Education & Spiritual Growth ~Nurturing of youth and emerging adults (N) ~Religious education (youth, emerging adults and adults (R2) 3. Service, Outreach & Evangelism ~Service to others and philanthropy (S) ~Outreach & Evangelism (O) 4. Administration, Leadership & Facilities ~Administration and leadership development (A) ~Facilities (F) 5. Stewardship ~Time, Talents and Treasures (T)

Last Name Alex Altenburg Apostolou Asad Ashley Charis Dallas Dallas Dernbach Grias-Radwanski Kales Kales Karam Kasotakis Kent Kerry Kiningham Kotsis Lunsford First Name Artemis Gail Panagioti Jamil Robert Tom Chris Andrew Nancy Sophia Jamie Teddi Elaine Michael Nicole Christine Vicki Fr. Nicolaos Phil Strategic Area of Focus Administration, Leadership & Facilities Service, Outreach & Evangelism Service, Outreach & Evangelism Stewardship Service, Outreach & Evangelism Education & Spiritual Growth Membership & Diversity Membership & Diversity Membership & Diversity Education & Spiritual Growth Education & Spiritual Growth Education & Spiritual Growth Membership & Diversity Administration, Leadership & Facilities Service, Outreach & Evangelism Administration, Leadership & Facilities Stewardship Service, Outreach & Evangelism Education & Spiritual Growth

Last Name McKenzie Strategic Area of Focus Stewardship First Name Deborah Antony Mihalopoulos Service, Outreach & Evangelism Mitropoulos-Rundus David Pagalos Administration, Leadership & Facilities Stewardship Vious John Peppes Education & Spiritual Growth Fr. Alex Radulescu Stewardship Diana Nick Rooks Roopas Administration, Leadership & Facilities Stewardship Aphrodite Roumanis Membership & Diversity Eleni Gail Roumanis Cisneros Sinwell Membership & Diversity Administration, Leadership & Facilities Pauline Skinner Membership & Diversity Teresa Stokes Service, Outreach & Evangelism Robert Templeman Education & Spiritual Growth Christina Bill Vlahopoulos Ziegler Stewardship Administration, Leadership & Facilities

Strategic Areas of Focus Task Force Leaders Task Force 2 Co-Chairs Secretary Administration, Leadership & Facilities Chris Kerry chriskerry49@gmail.com Diane Rooks dskaram@umich.edu Gail Sinwell photini02@yahoo.com Tom Charis tscharis@att.net Education & Spiritual Growth Jamie Kales jkales@cosco-usa.com John Peppes jpeppes214@gmail.com Membership & Diversity Chris Dallas cdallas09@gmail.com Aphrodite Roumanis aroumanis29@gmail.com Eleni Roumanis Cisneros eroumani@gmail.com

Strategic Areas of Focus Task Force Leaders Task Force 2 Co-Chairs Secretary Service, Outreach & Evangelism Robert Ashley rashley200478@gmail.com Teresa Stokes tastokes@umich.edu Panagioti Apostolou panagiotiapostolou@gmail.com Stewardship Vious Pagalos vpagalos@comcast.net Deborah McKenzie Ddavis.aa@gmail.com Vicki Kiningham vakiningham@gmail.com 734-255-3118 cell

3 Strategic Planning Process Critical Concepts 1. You cannot master what you do not measure. 2. To grow strong, we must have strong roots. (or Until you the fix the root causes or your problems, nothing strong, lasting or beautify can grow. 3. Since change is the only constant, we must constantly change.

You have been called as one of the 70 Disciples Luke 10:1

St. Nicholas GOC Ann Arbor WHY, SWOT, Core Values, Mission, Vision & Strategic Areas of Focus Teams ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Where there is no vision, the people will perish Proverbs 29:18 Bill Marianes June, 2019 www.stewardshipcalling.com Bill@stewardshipcalling.com