Welcome to Called to Lead: An Orthodox Christian Perspective. Demitri Fardelos and Mary Scott co-host this podcast series with the help and support of their collaborators: His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, and the Strategic Planning Goal Team. This season discusses Orthodox Servant Leadership, diving into topics from understanding Christian Orthodox servant leadership to developing volunteer teams to conflict resolution. 

In this episode, Fr. Andrew Karamitos from St. Sophia in Elgin, IL  joins Demitri to discuss basic on-boarding and orientation to the parish council and church ministries. Fr. Andrew and Presvytera Georgianne have been serving the parish of St. Sophia for the last 24 years. The parish has recently completed the construction of a new church, classrooms, and administrative wing. Given his recent experiences leading the church through this monumental project, he discusses parishioners’ on-boarding to a parish council or a parish ministry. Today’s program gives an opportunity to better understand the basic orientation to being on a parish council or a ministry.

Featured Speakers: 

•  Father Andrew Karamitos, Presiding Priest, Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
• Co-hosts Demitri Fardelos and Mary Scott

Read this episode's recap over on the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago's website: 

This podcast is a part of the Called to Lead: An Orthodox Christian Perspective series from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago.