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And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body Regarding discourse with parishioners, here are five suggested subjects where discretion may be beneficially Parishioners and the country needs the priest to do this. Other Parishioners This is obvious. One of two things and perhaps both follow this unfortunate indiscretion: 1) It is repeated to the parishioner

the responsibility for the timely entering of data, producing proper letters and generating reports What statements, ideally sent out quarterly “Special circumstances” noted on individual records A record of parishioner

the responsibility for the timely entering of data, producing proper letters and generating reports What statements, ideally sent out quarterly “Special circumstances” noted on individual records A record of parishioner

(Luke 9:60) What do you talk about at your parish council meetings? Blah, blah, blah? At any point in time a parish council member can ask, “In what way does what we are talking about relate to our mission statement or what we want to become as a parish?” 7) What do we wish to become as a parish? 8) What is our preferred future? How do we get there? 11) What is our image in the neighborhood, the city, the diocese?

(Russian Proverb) What to note before buying or constructing your next building.

Here is some of what I have learned from the wives of priests: 1) Most of us are thrilled to be here. God has called our spouses to this endeavor and we share that conviction and our own sense of prophetic triangulated messaging and behavior is unhealthy for everyone. 4) We do not have secret information we can share

planning—notably strategic, program, business and facility planning—each with its own purview and approach, share With some adjustments as to who is involved (clergy and parish council, all parishioners, architects It can be exactly what is needed to illuminate a path through difficult times. A common criticism of strategic planning is that you can’t really know what conditions will be in three The specific approach that will work for a parish—and what aspect of the planning process should be emphasized—depends

(John 15:27) Many parishes have found it beneficial to ask parishioners who have discovered the joy of It is a wise priest who assists parishioners in shaping their story and assisting with editing their The average parishioner will not be fully aware of their audience or how certain things may be interpreted Dear (name of parishioner) I was deeply moved when I learned of your gift commitment. For what reasons have you decided to make this gift? 5.

Parishioners are a vital resource of talent (special skill), energy (time) and treasure (funding). The simple act of asking parishioners for their opinions and ideas creates good will. A survey may give some very clear information about the perceptions of, or what needs to be done better While surveys play a very different role, they share a good bit with the phenomenon of social media in terms of the critical importance of engaging parishioners.

And that is what we are saying to God in the Creed.” For a parish to fulfill its mission parishioners must believe in the leadership of the parish and in finances. 7) The priest maintains confidentialities and the office maintains the confidentiality of parishioner giving. 8) We have background checks on those working with youth or children, transporting parishioners handling money. 9) The parish council emphasizes to its members the necessity of listening closely to parishioners

(I Peter 2:7) Good stewardship requires that both parishioners and the parish administration together However, if a parishioner is asked to give to a specific purpose, say a building renovation project, Failure to follow one of these three courses guarantees unhappy parishioners now potentially infected giving. 1) Parishioners should be informed of the parish’s mission, of how the parish intends to use their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. 5) Parishioners should receive

Proverbs 16:23) Parishes should be diligent in maintaining up to date contact and family information on parishioners to collect email and cell phone information are especially vulnerable to losing communications with parishioners Here are two forms, one is for volunteer callers who request a few minutes from fellow parishioners to ascertain if our information is correct and one form is for handouts in church to be collected as parishioners