Strategic Focus	Strategy	Goal	Tactic	Objective	Milestone or Metric	Due Date	Responsible Party
Worship	1.0. In our worship, we praise the Most Holy Trinity.	1.1. We offer on-going celebrations of the divine services.	1.1.1. Opportunities for worship are expanded	1.1.1.1. Litias are served on major saint's feast days	# Latias served	Summer 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
			1.1.2. Worship space size is increased	1.1.2.1. Include plans for new temple in Master Site Plan	Master Plan Complete	Summer 2004	Facilities Committee Chair, Vera Poe
		1.2.  We foster full participation in divine services by providing education, resources and support. Our goal is to enable all children, youth, and adults to participate in the services as fully as possible.	1.2.1. Worship resources are provided	1.2.1.1. Implement congregational texts for the Divine Liturgy, Orthros, and Vespers.	Congregational texts available	November 2004	Reader Mark Trainer
			1.2.2. Transportation to the Divine Liturgy and other services is provided on a regular schedule	1.2.2.1. Implement a church van for transportation to Divine Liturgies and festal services	Church van implemented	March 2007	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
			1.2.3. Educational opportunities to enhance learning about the divine services are implemented	1.2.3.1. Develop and present annual instructional services, i.e., the Divine Liturgy, Vespers and Orthros.	Each instructional service presented	Fall 2006	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
		1.3. We enhance the quality of divine services by identifying talented people and helping them to use their gifts.	1.3.1. Those with vocations to holy orders or those who have gifts for chanting or music are identified and their gifts developed	1.3.1.1. Foster individual development plans for potential deacons and subdeacons, and report these plans to the parish council twice annually.	# parishioners with development plans	February & August	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				1.3.1.2. Sponsor an annual chanting weekend workshop that is mandatory continuing education for chanters.	Chanting workshop offered.  % of chanters attending workshop.	Fall 2004	Rdr. Mark Trainer
				1.3.1.3. Sponsor an annual choir weekend workshop that is mandatory continuing education for choir members.	Choir workshop offered.  % of choir attending workshop.	Spring 2005	Josie Long
				1.3.1.4. Develop a children's choir to sing at designated services	Children's choir implemented	Summer 2005	Josie Long
Discipline	2.0. In our disciplined lives, we follow in the steps of the martyrs and all the saints made perfect (Jn 17:20-25).	2.1. We embrace the fundamental disciplines of Orthopraxis.	2.1.1. The discipline of prayer is taught and encouraged in homilies, in Church School, and in the newsletter.	2.1.1.1. Develop and make available a basic rule of prayer	Rule of prayer available	August 2004	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				2.1.1.2. Provide a printed version of the rule to be available in the narthex.	Printed version of rule published	September 2004	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
		2.2. We offer a comprehensive educational program for all ages.	2.2.1. Age-appropriate educational opportunities are offered	2.2.1.1. Expand church school to semester length	Semester length program begins	Spring 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				2.2.1.2. Offer one full week of Summer Vacation Church School.	% general membership by age categories attending class	Summer 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				2.2.1.3. Foster participation in Parish Life Conferences (e.g., Creative Arts and Oratorical Festivals)	Parishioners participate in PLC activities	June 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				2.2.1.4. Conduct semiannual gender-specific retreats for spiritual growth	Retreats begin	March 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				2.2.1.5. Provide scholarships to young adults (high school juniors/seniors) for the purpose of missions, monastery visits, and other Orthodox educational opportunities	Scholarship fund implemented	May 2006	Organizations (e.g., St. Photini Women's Auxiliary) or groups (e.g., OCF)
				2.2.1.6. Conduct classes on Orthodox traditions, e.g., prosphora-baking, Paschal eggs, making koliva.	Classes offered	March 2005	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
				2.2.1.7. Mentor young adults in the administrative life of the parish, e.g., parish council activities	Young adult elected to parish council	February 2006	Parish council chair
				2.2.1.8. Implement St. John chapter of Teen SOYO	Teen SOYO chapter implemented	September 2007	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson and Youth Advisor
		2.3. We support a lending library so that materials are available for inquirers and parishioners.	2.3.1. The parish supports lending library activities	2.3.1.1. Develop a library improvement plan  that includes development through donations of funds and books, and a budget.	Library plan developed and includes required elements	September 2004	Librarian - Anessa Thompson
				2.3.1.2. Present the improvement plan and budget for activities to the parish council.	Library plan presented and approved by Parish Council	September 2004	Librarian - Anessa Thompson
		2.4. We are good stewards of what God has given us	2.4.1. The parish has an organized and focused approach to financial responsibilities and growth	2.4.1.1. Create and implement a financial strategy to move current mortgage to a commercial financial institution	Mortgage moved to a commercial financial institution	January 2005	Finance Committee - Jeffrey Macdonald
				2.4.1.2. Plan and conduct capital campaign to implement master site plan	Capital campaign begins	September 2004	Parish Council
			2.4.2. A new temple is built, to His glory	2.4.2.1. Engage architect for building plans	Architect contracted for building plans	September 2004	Parish Council
				2.4.2.2. Construct new temple and implement other elements of master site plan	Temple completed	September 2007	Parish Council
			2.4.3. The Strategic Plan remains aligned with our vision and mission	2.4.3.1. Review and revise the Strategic Plan annually	Plan reviewed and revised each year	April 2005	Strategic Planning Committee Chair
		2.5. We furnish support to those new in the faith	2.5.1. Godparents and sponsors know their role and responsibilities to those new in the faith.	2.5.1.1. Develop program for godparents and sponsors.	Godparent/sponsor program developed	February 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				2.5.1.2. Offer program three weeks before any baptism or chrismation.	% Godparents/sponsors receiving instruction	February 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
			2.5.2. We ensure the newly baptized and chrismated souls have an Orthodox starter set, to facilitate their prayer life.	2.5.2.1. Finalize package contents for adults and children (age-appropriate, e.g., prayer rope, incense, censer, charcoal, icon, subscription to Again or Word magazine, Orthodox Bible).	Orthodox starter set contents finalized	January 2005	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
			2.5.3. We develop a First Year Program to monitor progress and develop of newly baptized and chrismated through their first calendar year in parish.	2.5.3.1. Develop First Year Program.	First Year Program developed and implemented	April 2005	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
Fellowship	3.0. In our fellowship, we seek to love one another as Christ loves us, that all men may know that we are His disciples (Jn 13:34-35).	3.1. We encourage fellowship through a number of activities.	3.1.1. We celebrate our lives in the Most Holy Trinity together.	3.1.1.1. Implement changes to coffee hour to minimize parishioners' efforts and maximize time spent in Sunday worship	Changes implemented	June 2004	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
				3.1.1.2. Create opportunities for fundraising through sponsored parish meals	Parish meals sponsored	May 2005	Organizations (e.g., St. Photini Women's Auxiliary) or groups (e.g., OCF)
				3.1.1.3. Develop fellowship opportunities using the "Soup and Saints" model, to encourage education and fellowship	One regularly scheduled opportunity implemented	June 2006	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
				3.1.1.4. Encourage fellowship and build up our community through four dances and communal meals each year (Theophany, Pascha, St. John, St Raphael).	% parishioners attending dances	April 2004	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
				3.1.1.5. Move our patronal feast day to June 24th (pending blessing of Bishop).	Patronal feast day moved to June 24th	June 2004	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				3.1.1.6. Sponsor quarterly receptions for catechumens and inquirers.	# in-home events hosted	March 2004	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
		3.2. We build our community through activities for specific groups of parishioners	3.2.1. We support an active Women’s group.	3.2.1.1. Develop a five-year plan and submit to the parish council.	Women's group strategic plan submitted to council	Fall 2006	Women's Group President
			3.2.2. We implement a men's service group.	3.2.2.1. Develop men’s service group.	Men' group established	September 2006	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
			3.2.3. We foster an active youth group.	3.2.3.1. Discuss plan for future youth group with the parents of current youth and children who will one day be of an age to participate in the youth group.	Planning for future youth group membership completed	April 2005	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson and Youth Advisor
				3.2.3.2. Develop a five-year plan and submit to the parish council.	Youth Group strategic plan submitted to council	April 2006	Youth Group Advisor and President
Evangelistic and Other Outreach	4.0. In our evangelistic and other outreach work, we share the love of the Most Holy Trinity with the people of Central Texas.	4.1. We provide evangelistic opportunities for Central Texas.	4.1.1. Evangelistic outreach events are regularly offered to the community	4.1.1.1. Conduct at least one monthly outreach event (through services in alternate locations, book tables, speaking to various clubs and organizations, choir events, the Center for the Study of Ancient Christianity, invitational Suns, etc).	% months with evangelistic outreach activity	January 2004	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
				4.1.1.2. Develop the Center for the Study of Ancient Christianity as an educational and outreach center	Center developed	August 2006	Jeffrey Macdonald, Timothy Copple, Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson, Subd. Basil Long, Rdr. Mark Trainer
				4.1.1.3. Form an Events Subcommittee of the Outreach Committee, to plan and deploy semiannual community events featuring nationally known Orthodox speakers/musicians/monastics	Community events begin	October 2004	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
				4.1.1.4. Advertise "Soup and Saints" to the community	"Soup and Saints" attended by community members	Fall 2004	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
				4.1.1.5. Consider sponsoring local broadcast of "Come Receive the Light"	Feasibility study conducted	December 2004	Rdr. Mark Trainer
			4.1.2. Our parishioners are equipped to share their faith	4.1.2.1. Offer classes on sharing our faith; do's and don'ts	Classes offered	February 2005	Rdr. Mark Trainer
		4.2. We maintain a vital Internet presence	4.2.1. The parish web site is evolved with evangelistic and other outreach goals	4.2.1.1. Develop a web site enhancement project plan that includes, at a minimum, the following features and budget: audio and video components; specific elements for seekers and children; education; and a members-only section to access phone lists, meeting minutes, directories, and other parish information	Project Plan developed and submitted to Parish Council	August 2004	Webmaster Subdeacon Basil Long
		4.3. We improve parish communication through more efficient use of technology	4.3.1. Meet increasing information needs through enhanced technology and administrative tools	4.3.1.1. Form an information needs assessment team, to assess and recommend enhanced technology and administrative software. This group will:	Team formed	May 2004	Chris Falkowski
				4.3.1.1.(a). Survey parishioners to determine information needs	Survey conducted	July 2004	Chris Falkowski
				4.3.1.1.(b). Assess current hardware configuration and determine budget for enhancements	Assessment completed	September 2004	Chris Falkowski
				4.3.1.1.(c). Implement a web-based parish management software system	System implemented	January 2005	Chris Falkowski
		4.4. We welcome visitors and inquirers in a planned and organized way	4.4.1. Printed materials and opportunities for interaction with visitors and inquirers are improved.	4.4.1.1. Deploy a visitor’s informational packet.	Visitors packet implemented	May 2004	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
				4.4.1.2. Implement educational opportunities for early inquirers	Education opportunities implemented	August 2004	Fr. Aidan Wilcoxson
				4.4.1.3. Create automated tracking and outreach solutions to improve visitor/inquirer contacts	Solution developed and implemented	January 2005	Chris Falkowski
		4.5. We support Christ the Lightgiver Bookstore.	4.5.1. The parish supports bookstore activities	4.5.1.1 Provide a detailed plan and schedule for bookstore development and promotion	Plan developed	June 2004	Rdr. Mark Trainer
				4.5.1.2 Present the bookstore advertising budget	Budget presented	June 2004	Rdr. Mark Trainer
		4.6. We remove administrative support duties from the priest, parishioners, and bookstore manager	4.6.1. Administrative support duties of the parish are reassigned	4.6.1.1. Determine labor hours required for administrative duties currently performed by priest, bookstore manager, parishioners	Labor hours determined	August 2004	Parish Council Secretary
				4.6.1.2. Assess charisms of parishioners who may want to volunteer their time and talent	Charisms assessed	June 2004	Inreach Committee - Subdeacon Thomas Wilson, Chair
				4.6.1.3. Hire administrative support, either temporary contract or permanent	Support hired	September 2004	Parish Council
		4.7. We give back to the community	4.7.1. Our parish is a good corporate citizen	4.7.1.1. Conduct a community needs assessment with Cedar Park officials and organizations	Needs assessment completed	June 2005	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
				4.7.1.2. Determine parish contribution to the community	Program or activity determined	August 2005	Parish Council
				4.7.1.3. Implement program or activity	Program or activity implemented	January 2006	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
				4.7.1.4. Evaluate community satisfaction with the parish's contribution	Satisfaction evaluated	July 2006	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair
				4.7.1.5. Consider expanding parish services outside of Cedar Park	Consideration given	August 2006	Outreach Committee - David Brown, Chair