Life is best when lived in community, around the local altar table.
Parishes are at their best when they are focused on the Great Commandment and Great Commission.
Everything in healthy church life points back to relationship: our relationship with God, parishioners, clergy, lay leaders and peers.
Healthy parishes have vibrant worship that is engaging and provides many opportunities for parishioners to gather and be involved.
Healthy parishes have committed members who are hungry to grow in their faith.
Parishes that are healthy commit themselves to internal servant-hood, as well as serving the community around them.
The Holy Gospel should be actively read and studied. By everyone. Everyday.
As Christians we cannot borrow the faith of our parents. It is up to each of us to pursue our own spiritual maturity and walk the path with Christ.
We will accomplish infinitely more together than we ever will apart. This is why Faithtree is committed to including Pan-Orthodox participants for all of our projects.
In maintaining what we call “an abundance mentality.” The Church deserves the best from all of us. And God is glorified when we all use our gifts and talents to further His kingdom on this earth.