The foundation and goal of parish vitality is our Lord Jesus Christ and our faith in Him. As the Apostle Paul stated, Christ is “our wisdom, our righteousness and sanctification and redemption” (1 Corinthians 1:30). He gives us life more abundantly ( John 10:10). He is the source of our strength and growth; and as the Apostle Paul also states, “speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ” (Ephesians 4:15).
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In This Issue
FEATURES
How "Vital" Are American Orthodox Christian Parishes?
Alexei Krindatch
Enabling a Parish to Thrive
Rev. Fr. Evan Armatas
Foundations for a Vital Parish
Rev. Fr. Gregory Christakos
SERIES & ARTICLES
Remembering Archbishop Iakovos
V. Rev. Dr. Anton C. Vrame
A Memory of Bishop Athanasios Amos Akunda
Elizabeth Tervo
The Revival of a City Parish
Rev. Fr. Jim Kordaris
Connecting Church Families in Their Struggles
Melissa Tsongranis
Summer with Christ
Joe and Rebecca Samra
BOOK REVIEW:
Smart but Scattered – Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Reviewed by Anestis Jordanoglou
FROM THE DIRECTOR:
Building a Vital Parish
V. Rev. Dr. Anton C. Vrame
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