Become a Religious Entrepreneur
Opening a Russian Church
These tips are perfect for entrepreneurial folks who are thinking about starting a Russian church. This is a must-read before you open up shop.
Thinking about opening a Russian church? We tell you what you need to know to get started.
Starting a Russian Orthodox Church
Russian Orthodox churches exist in communion with the Eastern Orthodox Church, the larger ecclesiastical body covering a broad range of national churches within Orthodox Christianity. For a large part of the 20th century, the Russian Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) were at odds, but they have since reconciled and now function as separate, self-governing churches within the same communion.
The Russian Orthodox Church in America (ROCIA) is considered to be a black sheep within orthodoxy and is not recognized by any other bodies as being part of the Orthodox communion. In North America, ROCOR continues to be the denominational jurisdiction that is recognized by the Eastern Orthodox communion.
How to Manage Costs in a Russian Church Startup
Religious entrepreneurs constantly struggle with funding shortfalls, especially during the startup phase. It takes time to attract followers to a new church and although it might be tempting to create a budget based on optimistic income projections, a more realistic way to handle budget shortfalls is to manage expenses.
Cost management is tricky, even for experienced business owners. In a church startup, cost reductions have the potential to sabotage your success because it's easy to reduce expenditures below minimal funding levels. So when it comes to cost management, the key is knowing where you can reduce expenses without completely gutting your organization.
Over the years, the nonprofit sector has learned that there are a handful of areas that are ripe for cost reductions. Our cost cutting tips for nonprofits can give your Russian church plant a starting point for discussions about how to achieve the right balance between lower costs and optimal productivity.
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