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Fr Thomas Hopko to Headline Orthodox Conference on Missions and Evangelism

This year's Orthodox Conference on Missions and Evangelism will feature three of the leading Orthodox Christian evangelists in the world: Fr Thomas Hopko, Fr Peter Gillquist, and Fr Daniel Byantoro. The Conference will be held at the Antiochian Village, just outside Ligonier, Pennsylvania, from August 29 - September 1, 2003 (Labor Day Weekend).

Fr Thomas Hopko SVS Dean Emeritus, will speak to the main theme of this year's Conference, "Marks of an Evangelical Mission-Minded Church", in a four-part series addressing the role of love in missions and evangelism. Fr Thomas is a powerful and popular speaker, and is the author of numerous books and articles on the Orthodox Christian Faith.

Fr Peter Gillquist will present three practical topics: "How to Explain the Orthodox Faith to Others," "How to Turn Your Kids On to Christ," and "Building an Outreach Strategy For Your Community." Fr Peter is director of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Missions and Evangelism, and is author of Becoming Orthodox.

Fr Daniel Byantoro will focus primarily on Islam and Orthodox Christianity. A convert from Islam himself, Fr Daniel is founder of the Indonesian Orthodox Church.

The Orthodox Conference on Missions and Evangelism is a cross-jurisdictional event hosted by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese's Department of Missions and Evangelism and sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Mission Center.

For more information on the conference and for a registration form, please see the brochure (pdf file), or send an e-mail to the conference organizers.