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Warning as Mercy
While it may be tempting to turn to a book like Lamentations for a dose of consolation, if we listen carefully to the entire text, the scripture provides a severe warn...
Leading By (Whose?) Example
The best leaders on the path of righteousness lead not by their own examples, relying on their own strength and resources. Instead they point to the Lord's instruction...
We Have Only Done Our Duty
Who doesn't like a bit of recognition and a pat on the back for a job well done? Fr. Timothy Lowe reminds us of the ego buster from Luke's gospel, "So you also, when y...
Extract, Exploit, or Steward
After the Lord established David as King over the house of Israel and Judah, David failed to recognize that with more power comes more responsibility. Fortunately for ...
One Thing You Still Lack
Fr. Dustin Lyon, Host of The Way, contrasts the trusting children Jesus calls to him with the Rich Young Ruler who cannot trust the commandments he professes to keep.
Wash One Another's Feet
Fr. Timothy Lowe, former Rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem, exegetes the passage of John 13 where Christ's teaching in the washing of the feet of ...
Bearing the Load
What does the Bible say about teamwork? The Apostle Paul teaches in his letter to the Galatians to "Bear one another's burdens," and that "each must bear his own load....
If You Knew the Gift of God
Dr. Michael Sider-Rose and Kyra Limberakis share their hopes for the new Orthodox Volunteer Corps, modeled by Jesus's interaction with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's w...
Show No Partiality
In this week's episode, the Epistle of James challenges those who would serve and lead in the Lord's household to "show no partiality," with the reminder that "mercy ...
Receiving Instruction and Reproof
This week's episode is Part 3 of "Speaking the truth in love" and explores the receiving end - hearing the truth. And even when the criticism seems ungodly and spoken ...
Handling Conflict by Speaking the Truth
This week's episode continues the study of Ephesians 4:25-32 and the responsibility we have as "members one of another" to speak the truth in love even when we would r...
Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the truth in love is not about finding the courage to express your honest opinion nor to post your personal truth online. It's about having the humility to b...
Treading Out the Grain
The Apostle Paul reminds us of the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain," in his first letter to the Corinthians and reminds th...
Do Nothing From Selfishness
Failing to attend to the Lord's instruction to "Do nothing from selfishness or conceit," becomes even more pronounced when we attend to the business of persuading others.
Serving on Parish Council
An interview with Fr. Ian Pac-Urar, director of Continuing Education for the OCA, explores some of the servant leadership topics addressed in Boot Camp for Parish Coun...
Mentoring Within the Body of Christ
Introducing MNTR - Mentoring & Nurturing Transformative Relationships - a new program rooted in the scriptural commandment to encourage one another in Christ and desig...
Not Just "Come and See"
Fr. Kosmas Kallis, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, suggests that the "Come and See" model of Orthodox ministry...
It is Time for the Lord to Act
"It is time for the Lord to act," is the Psalm verse invoked at the start of every liturgy. Fr. Marc Boulos reminds us that we don't gather around God and call for Hi...
No Fail Meetings
Dn. Michael Hyatt, author of No Fail Meetings shares how you can make your parish board meetings more engaging and productive.
Money and Salvation
An interview with Dr. Andrew Geleris, author of Money and Salvation - An Invitation to the Good Way, explores the biblical foundation of almsgiving, tithing, and whole...
A Good Defense
Fr. Timothy Hojnicki shares his approach in teaching Christian apologetics with high school students to prepare them for a good defense of the Faith.
Engaging Women in Parish Leadership
An interview with the founder of Axia Women, Dr. Patricia Fann Bouteneff, explores how women are engaged in Christian ministry.
Why Invest in Emerging Leaders?
Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Chairman of the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative, anticipates this year's 2021 National Orthodox Leadership Conference, Generously Inve...
Curiosity and Powerful Questions
Professional coaches, Dn. Sean Reid and Fr. Paul Lundberg, share how non-judgmental curiosity and powerful questions help their clients move forward with confidence an...
The Path to Oikonomia
Rev. Dr. John Panagiotou, author of The Path to Oikonomia with Jesus Christ as Our Lighthouse, discusses the framework for stewardship that arises from the Old and New...
Aligning Work With Baptism and Repentance
Fr. Elias Dorham shares how coaching helped him realize his career trajectory was unaligned with what he deeply valued.
Introducing the Orthodox Coaching Network
Professional Certified Coach, Dean Harbry, and Fr. Barnabas Powell discuss the benefits of coaching for any Christian leader. Learn more and take advantage of this ser...
Keychain Leadership
Thomaida Hudanish shares how keychain leadership works not only in developing youth, but in engaging new church members through missions and evangelism.
Leading from the Outside In
Rather than asking, "How do we get more people to attend," Anna Caraveli suggests an outside-in approach, grounded in empathy. Ask instead, "How can we connect to wha...
Effective Parish Boards
Based on extensive parish development practice and consulting, Joe Kormos shares many useful suggestions to function as a more effective church board.