The local church can function more effectively with a few important changes. Most importantly, a vibrant church must include a good Parish Annual Report. Many church organizations rush through the Parish Annual Report. Some reports are done by one person on the Parish Staff. It's no wonder that Parishioners, after receiving the Parish Annual Report, will quickly shelved it, or recycled it. It's not memorable. It's not valuable. It's a waste of time. But the Parish Annual Report can be a useful tool to help bring a dull church to a more active and vibrant community of faith.