National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference – 2020

Orthodox Servant Leaders – 28/7/2020

The National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference to be to held on September 18 and 19 of September 2020. 

Fourth Annual National Advanced Leadership Conference (Online)

1. Event: National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference
   1. Dates of Event: Sept 18-19, 2020
   2. Where: Online event
   3. Sponsored by: Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative and St. Vladimir’s Seminary
   4. Who is invited to register? Leaders and emerging leaders among the laity and clergy who serve the local parish, diocese, or related non-profits are invited to register.  Space is limited so sign up soon.  Online participation is unlimited.
   5. Why? United as the body of Christ to serve those divided by pandemics, politics, and persecutions. Principles, disciplines, and tools of Servant Leadership will be offered to clergy and laity, so that, in working together, they may be more equipped to thrive in the communities they serve.
   6. Find out more: https://www.orthodoxservantleaders.com/
      1. Register:https://www.orthodoxservantleaders.com/national-conference.html
   7. Promo Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fNnl15pl2o&t=
   8. Registration Costs:
      1. $200 Online participation (Live stream and virtual break-out rooms)
      2. Free Scholarship Request

• Registration fees presenter honorariums, video production, conference booklet, and supporting the work of the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative to develop and deliver parish programs to increase servant leadership, generosity, and social action.

1. More Content Details:
   1. The Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative will be showcasing the Intensive Program in Servant Leadership at this National Conference. Come check out the program to schedule a session for your own parish:
      1. Foundations of Servant Leadership-Fr. Sergius Halvorsen, Professor of Homiletics at St. Vladimir’s, and Fr. Marc Boulos, St. Elizabeth, MN and IT Director at Ecolab and producer of the “Bible as Literature” podcast
      2. Creating Effective Ministry Teams – Joe Kormos, Head of Parish Development of the OCA Archdiocese of Western Pennsylvania.
      3. Cultivating Vision and Change – Fr. Jim Katinas, DMin, author of Working as the Body of Christ: How Teaching Orthodox Ecclesiology Affects Parish Leadership and Ministry.
      4. Inspiring Generosity and Stewards – Fr. Robert Holet, author of The First and Finest, Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering
   2. Additional presentations include:
      1. Dean Harbry, Professional Certified Coach, and COO of Brightworth will introduce The Middle Way, the patristic-based leadership development program he has used with many corporate and non-profit clients.
      2. Katherine Kahn, Global NGO Program Director and Biologist will explore Solving Complex Problems with Diverse Teams.
      3. Thomas Soroka, host of Ancient Faith Today Live and priest at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, offers insight into Emotional Intelligence after years of serving the corporate sector as a senior learning and development professional.
      4. Al Rossi and Fr. Nicholas Solak, founding members of the OCA’s Thriving in Ministry program, will offer instruction and exercises to productively Facilitate Small Group Discussions to reduce isolation and increase vulnerability which results in softer relationships and increased accountability.
      5. John Mark Reynolds, Ph.D., President of the Saint Constantine School in Houston, Texas, and a national leader in revolutionizing Orthodox education in the United States will highlight There is No Success Without a Successor.

• Hierarchy Panel: Met. Tikhon, Met. Joseph, Abp. Elpidophoros, and Met. Nicolae will gather together in a panel discussion to address the need for servant leadership in North America.

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