Musing on Mission

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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