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, focusing on Parish Health, Growth and Revitalization.

What we do

Parish Health

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Parish Planning
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Leadership Development
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Stewardhip & Generosity
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Capital Campaign

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5P Ministry Effectiveness

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Welcome Ministry

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Parish Planned Giving

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2x2 Leadership Development

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Financial Health

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Meet the "Orthodox Parish Leadership" Ministry Team

The OPL Ministry Team offers consulting support, materials, tools and best practices directly to parishes and ministries.

Jim Eckstaedt

Parish Financial Health
St. Paul, Irvine CA
Metropolis Finance Team

George Ekizian

Saint Paul, Irvine, CA
Welcome Teams

Kristina Mehas

Assumption, Seattle WA
Stewardship & Generosity

Melpomeni Murdakes

Director, GOA Ministry
Parish Planned Giving

Peter Panagis

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

Steve Pappas

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

Dimi Sakelarios

St. Anthony, Reno NV
“2x2” Coordinator & Strategic Planning

Steve Tibbs

St. Paul, Irvine CA
OPL Ministry Lead
Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, & Capital Campaigns

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.