Missions & Evangelism
Missions and Evangelism in the Orthodox Church are rooted in 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 ways to take part in Missions and Evangelism at the local, regional and worldwide level.
Regionally
The Metropolis of San Francisco's Missions and Evangelism ministry educates, equips and engages clergy and faithful in all its parishes in evangelism and missions in the Orthodox Christian tradition. Learn more at groworthodoxy.org.
Worldwide
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 "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). OCMC recruits, trains and sends missionaries to preach, teach and baptize, and to minister to the poor, hungry, sick, suffering and orphaned.
The Mission Center sends people to serve around the world as long-term missionaries or on short-term mission teams. It supports the development of local leaders, clergy and laity, and helps build up church infrastructure, outreach projects and vibrant Eucharistic Orthodox communities, especially where Christianity is a minority. Learn more at ocmc.org.
To get involved in Missions & Evangelism, contact the church office at (480) 899-3330 or office@st-katherine.org.