“Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Monday, June 9 – Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Clergy and laity came together for the Missions and Evangelism Conference at Saint Paul Orthodox Church in Irvine, CA, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and the Metropolis of San Francisco Missions and Evangelism Ministry. The conference featured two speakers, Fr Adam Roberts and Christian Gonzalez, who inspired and challenged us over two and a half incredible days, where we were immersed in everything evangelism and walked away energized with practical, exciting ideas to share the faith in our local communities!
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Resource Spotlights
- How to Start an Evangelism Team
- How to Start an Evangelism Season
- How to Start a Welcoming Ministry
- How to Create an Evangelistic Website
Breakout Results
- Summary of Common Evangelism Challenges for Orthodox Churches
- Summary of Common Evangelism Solutions for Orthodox Churches
Presentations
Opening Prayer & Speech by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco
Fr. Adam Roberts – Session 1
Welcome (To the Age of Despair) – Christian Gonzalez – Session 1
Fr. Adam Roberts – Session 2
The Church as Family – Christian Gonzalez – Session 2
Speakers Engage – Fr Adam Roberts and Christian Gonzalez