Leadership Training Seminar: BUILDING THE HOUSE OF GOD
You are a Member of the Body of Christ
The Critical Role of Parish Leadership in Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism
Please join His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos at a Leadership Training Seminar in your area. This one-day seminar is open to all people in parish leadership – Parish Council members, Philoptochos, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Choir, Dance, Festival and more! Bring an open mind and open heart and learn how you can enhance your parish stewardship program, and serve the needs of the greater community through outreach and evangelism.
Guest Presenter
Rev. Father James W. Kordaris,
Director Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Fr. James Kordaris serves the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as Director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism. Fr. Kordaris was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has BA (1979) and MBA (1983) degrees from the University of Minnesota. At St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, he served in many capacities, including Parish Council President and Stewardship Chair. Following twelve years in the financial services industry, he entered Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, receiving his Master of Divinity degree in 1999. He was ordained to the Diaconate in 1998 and to the Priesthood in 1999. He has served parishes in Jamaica, NY and Roslyn Heights, NY, and currently serves the parish of Saint George on West 54th Street in Manhattan.
DATES AND LOCATIONS
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church – Sacramento, CA
Northern and Eastern California Vicariates
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church – Peoria, AZ
Southwest Vicariate
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church – Redondo Beach, CA
Los Angeles, Northern Los Angeles, and San Diego Vicariates
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Donations will be accepted to defray the expense of lunch.
Please contact the Metropolis Office at 415-753-3075 for more information.
4th Thursday after Pascha
