Parishes have also become more data-driven, using tools to measure engagement. Gallup’s ME-25 survey and the Catholic Leadership Institute’s Disciple Maker Index measure the spiritual health of a faith community. Once a baseline is established, a parish’s engagement can be reassessed over time.
At my parish near Los Angeles, ME-25 spurred us to develop a five-year strategic plan. It calls for evaluating and adjusting our leadership structure, assisting parishioners in meeting their needs and in finding volunteer opportunities, and offering ways for people to discover how to participate in the community.
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