1. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Where there is no vision, the people will perish”
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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Opportunities
Evangelism
Community Service
Ecumenical networking

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. “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)

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

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

13. Strategic Areas of Focus Task Force Leaders
2 Co-Chairs
Secretary
Administration, Leadership & Facilities
Chris Kerry
Gail Sinwell
Diane Rooks
Education & Spiritual Growth
Tom Charis
John Peppes
Jamie Kales
Membership & Diversity
Chris Dallas
Eleni Roumanis Cisneros
Aphrodite Roumanis

14. Strategic Areas of Focus Task Force Leaders
2 Co-Chairs
Secretary
Service, Outreach & Evangelism
Robert Ashley
Panagioti Apostolou
Teresa Stokes
Stewardship
Vious Pagalos
Vicki Kiningham
cell
Deborah McKenzie

15. Strategic Planning Process Critical Concepts
“You cannot master what you do not measure.”
“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.”
“Since change is the only constant, we must constantly change.”

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

17. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Where there is no vision, the people will perish”
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