Doulos Podcast

the path to oikonomia

6/26/2021

Rev. Dr. John Panagiotou, author of The Path to Oikonomia with Jesus Christ as Our Lighthouse, shares a powerful framework for stewardship that arises from the Old and New Testaments as well as patristic and liturgical writings. He discusses:

"The love of money is the root of all evils" (1 Tim. 6:10)
The difference between stewards and volunteers
What we've earned versus what the Lord provides
The connection between stewardship and the liturgical life

Fr. John's book is a resource used in Inspiring Generosity and Stewards, a module of Doulos - The Intensive Program in Servant Leadership.

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Aligning Work With Baptism and Repentance

6/19/2021

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Sometimes we are limited by our own blind spots to function well in the work and ministries we do. Fr. Elias Dorham reminds us of St. Paul's words, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Rom. 12:2) When a coach challenged him with a tough question before ordination, Fr. Elias realized that his own professional career path was not truly aligned to what he espoused as a baptized Christian. Now as a coach, he helps his clients move out of their comfort zones, exploring ways to lead as a servant rather than as a strict commander.

While professional coaching is not therapy, pastoral guidance, nor counselling, Fr. Elias suggests coaching can help those who want to:

Move beyond feeling stuck
Articulate a clear vision
Navigate and resolve conflict
Balance work, ministry, and family responsibilities

Receive a FREE coaching consultation through the Orthodox Coaching Network

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Introducing the Orthodox Coaching Network

6/12/2021

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Just as Christ asked Peter, "Who do you say that I am?" a trained coach asks powerful questions to help parish leaders clarify their values, priorities, and next steps.

Fr. Barnabas recalls a sermon to "know thyself" and acknowledges that fear or arrogance protects one from being discovered. "Coaching helped me get behind the curtain and to better know myself . . . to know my strengths and weaknesses and to avoid stumbling over stuff that catches me by surprise, even in my own heart."

Dean Harbry, PCC, and Fr. Barnabas Powell discuss the benefits of coaching for any Christian leader. Learn more and take advantage of this service through the Orthodox Coaching Network!

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keychain leadership

6/5/2021

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Thomaida Hudanish, Director of Missions and Evangelism for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, explores keychain leadership - a concept developed in Growing Young by Kara Powell, et al.

Key-less leaders may be young or inexperienced who strive to prove their worth in possessing keys in order to gain authority or access.
Key-hoarding leaders run the show and refuse to give others access and share responsibility.
Key-loaning leaders reluctantly or temporarily loan keys to others and then quickly take them back.
Keychain leaders are aware of the keys they hold and intentionally open doors for some while training and entrusting others who are ready for their own "set of keys."

Thomaida suggests that keychain leadership works not only in developing youth, but in engaging new church members through missions and evangelism.

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the path to oikonomia

Aligning Work With Baptism and Repentance

Introducing the Orthodox Coaching Network

keychain leadership

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