Specialized WELLNESS Ministries

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1st STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE:

Captain: Jackie Reckas Retelas, MFCC

Within 1-2 years, every couple getting married in a Parish must complete the PREPARE* program prior to their wedding.

Captain: Jackie Reckas Retelas, MFCC

Annually  offer  an  ENRICH Group Program  for  married  couples.

Captain: Dr. Dee White, PNP

Implement  a  sustainable  Parish Nurse  Ministry

Captain:  Patricia Manuse, MSW

Implement DivorceCare divorce recovery support groups regionally throughout the Metropolis.

Captain: Fr. Jim Pappas

Implement  a  sustainable  Clergy Wellness  Ministry throughout  the  Metropolis  including:

(a) Annual Metropolis-wide clergy couples’ wellness retreat;

(b) Clergy small groups (3-6) which meet monthly for fellowship, support, accountability, professional  development, Bible study, etc.;

(c) Regular Metropolitan Parish visitation schedule;  and

(d) Series of clergy wellness webinars/presentations (e.g., spiritual health, diet and exercise, legal issues for clergy, avoiding burnout, financial planning, etc.).