The Parish Leadership ministry team is ready to work with your parish

Every parish in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is unique!  The Orthodox Parish Leadership team offers tailored consulting support,  leadership training,  “easy-to-use” tools in an “easy-to-get” manner, and input on “best practices.” We can help a parish at every stage, whether for its Health, Growth, or Revitalization.

Supporting parishes

The aim of the Orthodox Parish Leadership ministry is to support a parish’s efforts in bringing people to Christ and fostering their connection with His Orthodox Church. Our approach is tailored to the unique needs of each parish. 

What we do

Meet the "Orthodox Parish Leadership" Ministry Team

Jim Eckstaedt

Financial Management
Saint Paul, Irvine, CA

George Ekizian

Welcome Teams
Saint Paul, Irvine, CA

Kristina Mehas

Stewardship
Assumption, Seattle, WA

Melpomeni Murdakes

Parish Planned Giving
Director, GOA Ministry

Peter Panagis

“5P” Ministry Effectiveness
St. George, Prescott AZ

Steve Pappas

Health & Revitalization; Monthly Webinar Series
St. Anthony, Pasadena CA

Dimi Sakelarios

Strategic Planning
St. Anthony, Reno NV

Steve Tibbs

OPL Ministry Lead, Leadership Development; “2x2”; Capital Campaigns
St. Paul, Irvine CA

Saint Basil,
Stockton, CA

Father Pete Sotiras

PROISTAMENOS

“Having Steve as our consultant and architect for our parish’s Strategic Plan was a great blessing. His ability to involve such a large number of parishioners in the process of strengthening the parish brought great energy and enthusiasm to all involved. I cannot thank Steve enough for his efforts and impact he made to the health of our parish!”

Annunciation
Seattle, WA

Father Dean Kouldukis

PROISTAMENOS

“We decided to move forward with developing and implementing a Strategic Plan for our parish. While acknowledging that we still have a journey ahead of us, we are seeing an increase in church attendance, an increase in parishioners participating in ministry and growth in our stewardship program. This program is exactly what our parish needed.”

Holy Trinity
Portland, OR

Father Paul Paris

proistamenos

“We are seeing results in parish growth, ministry growth and are embarking on a plan for overall site development. We owe Steve a debt of gratitude for the positive impact he has made on our parish.”

What our parishes have to say

Contact us to work with your parish

Please contact us by email to discuss how Orthodox Parish Leadership Ministry can support you and your parish leaders.