Fr. Gabriel completes his podcast Musing on Mission. He offers some concluding thoughts on beginning a mission parish. Fr. Gabriel would like to offer a special thanks to all those who listened to this series. 

Musing on Mission

Final Words

Fr. Gabriel reflects on his summer as well as future goals for his mission parish. 

Report

Fr. Gabriel continues his conversion discussion, focusing on the meaning of truth . 

Conversion:  Part Two

Fr. Gabriel offers the first part of a discussion on the significance of the word "conversion" to the Orthodox Christian. 

Conversion

Fr. Gabriel discusses the eight components he's found essential to building a mission. 

Eight Tactics for Mission Development

Fr. Gabriel meditates on the trials and tribulations he has experienced over the last forty years of ministry. 

When Irrational Conflicts Enter the Church

Fr. Gabriel asks, "What does it mean to have koinonia—to have a 'unity of the spirit'?" 

Community

Fr. Gabriel takes a moment to reflect on the growth of his mission parish and what it will take to keep it growing. 

Taking Stock

Fr. Gabriel addresses the "evanescence" of the Church. Please note that Fr. Gabriel experienced technical difficulties while recording this episode. We apologize in advance for the poor audio quality. 

The Things We Carry

Pani-matka Susan interviews Vladimir Laven, a fellow parishioner who just recently began a network called the St. George Orthodox Military Association. 

St. George Orthodox Military Association

What happens when a congregation reaches the point of homeostasis? Fr. Gabriel answers this question and more on a new Musing on Mission. 

Normalcy

Fr. Gabriel explains that the notion of religion is something we do in order to enter into God's presence. 

Secular vs. Christian Mindsets: Part 4

Fr. Gabriel enumerates the various ways in which secular individuals replace the one true Messiah who is lacking in their lives. 

Secular vs. Christian Mindsets: Part 3

Fr. Gabriel engages in a sustained meditation upon the centrality of the Resurrection for Christians. 

Secular vs. Christian Mindsets: Part 2

Fr. Gabriel explains that missions is not just about getting people into church; rather, it's likewise about enabling people to think like Christians. 

Secular vs. Christian Mindsets

Life in an Orthodox Christian mission church in New Mexico

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