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Published by
Orthodox Christian
Laity,
August 21, 2003
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NETWORKING
CONFERENCE
Marriott
Key
Center
Cleveland,
Ohio
October 31 – November 1
Orthodox Christian Laity is
hosting a conference that will focus on providing
professional administrative, planning, operating
and financial assistance and a source of new
funding for the networking of existing Orthodox
Christian ministries and for the establishment of
new ministries in response to local social needs
throughout North America.
The Conference is intended for all Church leaders
and representatives from Inter-Orthodox non-profit
501 c3 organizations/ministries who have the
continuing desire to expand and strengthen their
local ministries by learning and sharing best
practices with each other in order that a united
Orthodox Christian witness in meeting the needs of
society in North America can be accomplished.
Objectives
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Those in leadership roles in charitable and
educational inter-Orthodox efforts will have
the opportunity to network and to share ideas
and best practices.
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Individuals interested in initiating such
programs at the local level will learn how to
move their dreams to reality.
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Creation of a clearinghouse for non-profit
inter-Orthodox organizations with a website
and an online directory of current and
proposed organizations
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Implementation of an OCL Fund for
inter-Orthodox Christian Ministries with the
goal of providing seed money to encourage the
creation and development of new non-profits at
the local level.
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Showcasing of successful local, regional and
national inter-Orthodox ministries.
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Understanding how Orthodox of all
jurisdictions can work together at the grass
roots level in actualizing the words of St.
John Chrysostom on wealth and charity - to
build vital and successful ministries which in
turn will serve as a catalyst in moving the
day of a unified Orthodox presence in the
United States forward. |
Presenters
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Fr. Thomas Hopko,
noted theologian and author, will be the
keynote speaker following dinner on Friday
evening. He will address the role of the
laity in providing for a united Orthodox
witness in meeting the needs of society in
North America.
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Fr. Anthony Scott,
the founder of Stewardship Advocates, on
Orthodox planning and fundraising consulting
service, together with Brian Gerich, a
philanthropist of vast board experience and
the co-chair of a $23 million national
inter-Orthodox capital campaign, will present
a development workshop on Saturday. They will
focus on the formation and training of a
governing board and establishing the
foundation of all charitable giving to a
charitable organization – the effective annual
giving program.
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His Eminence Archbishop
Nathaniel (OCA),
a long time advocate for Orthodoxy unity, will
share his vision for the future as our speaker
at the Saturday luncheon.
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Fr. Peter Gillquist,
Director of the Department of Missions and
Evangelism for the Antiochian Christian
Archdiocese, will discuss the relationship
between outreach efforts in the areas of
mission and evangelism and the development of
Inter-Orthodox charitable and educational
programs at the local level.
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Eric Namee,
President of the Board of Directors of the
Virginia H. Farah Foundation, will talk about
the Farah Foundation and review the criteria
used in reviewing grants applications as well
as offer suggestions on writing effective
proposals. |
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Program Schedule
Friday, October
31, 2003
2:00 – 2:10 p.m.
Welcome
Dr. Peter
Haikalis,
President, OCL
2:10 – 2:30 p.m.
Introduction of Conference Theme and Purpose
Dn.
John Zarras, Conference Chairman
2:30 – 2:50 p.m.
The Vision of Ligonier “Inter-Orthodox Cooperation”
Archbishop
Nathaniel
2:50 – 3:20 p.m.
From Vision to Substance “Inter-Orthodox
Cooperation”
V. Rev. Fr.
Anthony L. Scott, Stewardship
Advocates
3:20 – 3:45 p.m.
Session Break
3:45 – 4:15
p.m. Showcase of a National Orthodox
Ministry – 20 min. presentation, 10 min. question/answer
period. (Speaker to be announced)
4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Showcase of Local Ministry #1 – 20 min.
presentation, 10 min.
Question/answer
period. (Speaker to be announced)
4:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Showcase of Local Ministry #2 – 20 min.
presentation, 10 min.
Question/answer
period. (Speaker to be announced)
5:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Wrap-up of First Day
Dn. John
Zarras, Conference Chairman
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Session Break
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Dinner and Keynote Address:
The Role of
the Laity in Witness and Ministry
In
Contemporary America
V. Rev. Fr. Thomas Hopko,
Dean Emeritus, St. Vladimir’s
Orthodox
Theological Seminary, noted author and Theologian
Saturday, November
1, 2003
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Mission and Evangelism As Expressed Through
Inter-Orthodox
Cooperation and Ministries
Rev. Fr. Peter Gillquist,
Director of Missions and Evangelism
For the
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Showcase
of Local Ministry #3 – 20 min. presentation, 10
min.
Question/
Answer period. (Speaker to be announced)
!0:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Workshop #1, Formation and Training of Governing
Boards of
Trustees for Orthodox Ministries
V.
Rev. Fr. Anthony L. Scott,
Stewardship Advocates with
Mr.
Brian Gerich,
philanthropist and church leader
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Break - Talk “Orthodox Unity in America
and Europe”
(Speaker to be announced)
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop #2, Establishing an Effective Annual Fund
in Support of an
Orthodox Ministry
V. Rev. Fr. Anthony L.
Scott, Stewardship Advocates with Mr.
Brian Gerich,
philanthropist and church leader
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
How Foundations Evaluate Request for Grants –
Suggestions for Making Grant Proposals Successful
Mr. Eric Namee,
President, the Virginia H. Farah Foundation
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Fund for Orthodox Ministries – A Vision in the
Making
Dn. John Zarras, Conference Chairman
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Conference Wrap-Up
Dn. John Zarras,
Conference Chairman
Saturday Evening Vesper
Service and Sunday Morning Divine Liturgy
Registration
Fee: $125. Includes Friday Dinner, Saturday
Continental Breakfast and Luncheon, Conference
Materials and Transportation to Vespers and Divine
Liturgy. Friday only registration - $75.
Saturday only registration - $60.
Individual Registration Form
Instructions for Completing Registration
1.
Fill this form out
2. Print it out
3. Attach your check made payable to "Orthodox
Christian Laity"
4. Mail form and check to OCL at:
Orthodox Christian Laity
P.O. Box 39293
Redford, Michigan 48239-0293
HOTEL:
Rooms at Marriott Key Center located in downtown
Cleveland at 27 Public Square are $99 per
night plus tax. For reservations, call
800-228-9290 or 216-696-9200 and ask for the
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN LAITY CONFERENCE RATE by
OCTOBER 15.
MORE
INFORMATION: Contact the OCL office at
313-794-8202 or by email at
ocladm@ocl.org.
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