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This month, we are highlighting resources that call our parishes to carry the Orthodox Faith beyond our walls and make room for those God is drawing toward the Church. From Fr. John Parker’s challenge to take Christ’s command to make disciples seriously to Shawn’s unexpected journey from the streets of… Read more »
This month, we are highlighting resources that help parishes recognize the people God is already drawing toward the Church, prepare for the blessing and responsibility of growth, and improve the first impressions we make both online and in person. From the convert surge in Colorado Springs to the steady growth… Read more »
This month, we are highlighting resources on the Gospel, welcoming visitors, and the growth of mission parishes in our Metropolis. We hope these stories and tools encourage you to pray, invite, welcome, and take the next faithful step in helping Orthodoxy grow in your community. This Month’s Featured Evangelism Resources… Read more »
Christ is risen! Across the country, people are coming into the Orthodox Church in numbers that are hard to ignore. This month, we are highlighting resources on conversion, church growth, first impressions, parish visibility, and the steady growth of mission communities in our Metropolis. This Month’s Featured Evangelism Resources How… Read more »
This is adapted from Alaskan Missionary Spirituality, by Fr. Michael Oleksa, pp. 248 & 250. (1) Pray, pray, pray. (2) Conversion comes from God, not from the evangelist. (3) The missionary is only a tool in God’s hands. (4) Think before doing; do not be negligent. (5) Love your work… Read more »
Instructions from Bishop Innocent (Veniaminov) to Hieromonk Theophan, 1853 This letter is reprinted from Alaskan Missionary Spirituality by Michael Oleksa (Paulist Press, 1987). While some of the language and instructions may be specific to the time and place (and may therefore have little relevance today), there are many good instructions… Read more »
On September 30, the Missions and Evangelism Ministry will host an online presentation, “How to Start an Evangelism Team at Your Parish.” All are welcome! What is an “Evangelism Team”? An evangelism team is a group of individuals who come together to learn and discover how they can share their… Read more »
On March 11th, the Missions and Evangelism Ministry will host an online presentation, “How to Start an Evangelism Season at Your Parish.” All our welcome! What is an “Evangelism Season”? The Evangelism Season is a designated time that starts with Pentecost and ends at the beginning of the Nativity Fast,… Read more »
On November 6th, the Missions and Evangelism Ministry will host an online presentation by Joe Kormas. Joe will present on the topic of “Principles of Evangelism.” You can view an outline of the talk from the document titled “A Collection of Practical Principles of Orthodox Evangelism.” All our welcome! Details… Read more »
