Youth Stewardship
Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders
Monday, February 22, 2021
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST
While being a “steward in good standing” at your parish might start at the age of 18, it is never too early to instill in our children and youth the importance of learning to give to the church. Perhaps it might be part of their allowance. Maybe they can volunteer for a local charity. Do they have a talent they can use to help others?
The Stewardship Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is hosting a presentation on Youth Stewardship on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST. The guest speaker will be Dr. Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides who will share her insight into the importance of Youth Stewardship and how the younger generation can be engaged in this important and transformative ministry.
You will also hear from parishes in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and their first-hand experience with Youth Stewardship, providing practical ways to begin implementing this in your community.
There is no cost to participate but advance registration is required to receive the secure Zoom link. Register online by Friday, February 19, 2021.
For more information, please email: metropolis@sanfran.goarch.org or call 415-753-3075.
About Our Guest Presenter
Dr. Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides is the Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry (OVM) at Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC). The OVM is most well-known for its CrossRoad Summer for Orthodox high school juniors and seniors, and the Telos Project which is working with parishes to energize young adult engagement. Dr. Bezzerides teaches Youth Ministry at Holy Cross where she also oversees the Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Leadership, a new one-year graduate program. Ann has spoken at Lilly Endowment conferences on sustainability of youth programs and is passionate about stirring up gratitude and generosity in our young people. She is a graduate of Middlebury College (BA), St. Vladimir’s Seminary (MDiv), and Boston College (PhD). She and her husband Vassilios, a pediatric cardiologist, have three boys and live in Brookline, MA.
Coming Up
Stewardship Town Halls will continue monthly through 2021 - Great Topics!
- Developing Annual Stewardship Campaigns and Communications
- Getting Parishioners Back to Church
- Forming an Effective Stewardship Committee
- Life After Festivals
- Fostering Community Outreach and Evangelism
- Creating an Ambassador Program and Visitations
- Welcoming Newcomers to our Church
- Establishing a Planned Giving Program
- Getting on the Road to Tithing and Percentage Giving
- Implementing Donation Platforms and Technologies
Save these Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. PST
- March 22, 2021
- April 19, 2021
- May 24, 2021
- June 28, 2021
- July 26, 2021
- August 23, 2021
- September 27, 2021
- October 25, 2021
- November 22, 2021
- December 20, 2021
Additional details will be announced soon. Mark your calendars!