A two-part video series has been produced which highlights and discusses the unique and special calling that is the Holy Priesthood and what it means to his family and each of us as parishioners.
Through valid, personalized, and understandable information offered by experts filmed throughout the country, this educational video series delves into the unique psychological and financial challenges our Clergy and their families face…often in silence.
The responsibility of Parish Council members is illustrated clearly through the recognition and support of the Parish Priest, as well as ensuring that all obligations are met, as set forth by the regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Uniform Parish Regulations.
Not all of the information will be specific to your Church Community. You will need to review the material to identify what applies to your individual Parish and with your area’s cost of living. It all begins with the Parish Council.
You can access this two-part informational video series today by logging onto goarch.org. Each Metropolis, as well as the Direct Archdiocesan District, has a personalized message from their Hierarch, to be used at their respective regional meetings and gatherings. The Archbishop and the Metropolitans speak of the importance of having each Parish view this video and address the specific needs and concerns of their community.
Part I of the video is 16:46 in length and Part II is 11:57 in length.
Statistics across all faith-based denominations show that
a happy and healthy Parish Priest equals a happy, healthy and vibrant Church Community.
"Our involvement in the Clergy Initiative and the Dave Ramsey Program has (brought) very positive experiences for our family…The Clergy Initiative has provided the tools and means for us to move toward debt freedom and financial "peace" and flexibility, allowing us to plan and prepare for the future rather than only today, and to provide tools and knowledge for our children and our Parish. This program will change lives, not only today, but for generations."
