“The disciples then went off, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover.” Mark 14: 16

Initial Goals

• Gain an accurate view of the state of the parish, its people, and its resources.

• Discern God’s will for the parish through prayer and conversation.

• Create a “living vision” that inspires the parish and identifies priorities for the parish.

Ongoing Principles

• Communicate vision with clarity and consistency to the parish.

• Develop the discipline of ongoing discernment, allowing God to continually inform strategic priorities.

• Consistently devote resources to important projects and actions that are not urgent but have long term impact.

Diocesan Resources

• Clarity for Mission Process - Andrew Reinhart: areinhart@toledodiocese.org

Recommended External Resources

• Catholic Leadership Institute: Disciple Maker Index; data-driven processes for recognizing strengths and weaknesses at the parish and planning for the future

• Divine Renovation: Coaching and events to help your parish escape “maintenance mode”

• Management as Mission: John Oberg Consulting - Book & Ministry Services provided by Catholic leadership coaches.

Other Resources

• Amazing Parish: Parish Coaching & Summit

• Fast Start Parish Vision Plan - Our Sunday Visitor

• Institute for School and Parish Development - Coaching to develop a Strategic Growth Plan

• Parish Renewal - Revive Parishes course by Tim Glemkowski

• The Purpose Driven Church - Church vision and planning guide by Rick Warren