Missions & Evangelism

Missions and Evangelism in the Orthodox Church is based on the words of The Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20

There are many opportunities for Missions & Evangelism on a local, regional and worldwide level.

Regionally, the Metropolis of San Francisco offers opportunities to be involved in Missions & Evangelism. This particular ministry aims to educate, equip, and engage clergy and faithful Orthodox Christians in all the parishes in Evangelism and Missions in the Orthodox Christian Tradition.

For more info: www.groworthodoxy.org/

 Worldwide, the Orthodox Church in America continues to spread the Good News to the world. The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) proclaims and practices the evangelical imperative of the Orthodox faith based on the Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who commissioned us to go “and make disciples of all nations . . .” (Matthew 28:19). OCMC recruits, trains and sends missionaries to preach, teach, baptize and to minister to the poor, hungry, sick, suffering and orphaned. They support the development of indigenous leaders and strengthen the infrastructures of churches, especially in, though not limited to, countries where Christianity is a minority, thus creating vibrant, eucharistic Orthodox Christian communities throughout the world.

The Mission Center sends people to serve around the world, as long-term missionaries or as members of short-term mission teams. OCMC supports the development and work of indigenous leaders, including clergy and laity, and helps to build up Church infrastructures, outreach projects and vibrant Eucharistic Orthodox communities through the sending of missionaries, mission teams and financial assistance.

For more info, see the OCMC website: www.ocmc.org