Lord, Send Me

Fr. Chad Hatfield - Basic Christian Discipleship Part 2

Fr. Chad Hatfield - Basic Christian Discipleship Part 1

Fr. Chad Hatfield, Dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary, gave a Lenten retreat at Fr. John Parker's Holy Ascension Orthodox Church. He spoke on Basic Christian Discipleship - Three Proven Methods for Holy Living. This is part 1.

Interview with Fr. Chad Hatfield

Fr. John Parker interviews Fr. Chad Hatfield, Chancellor of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, about missions and evangelism.

Preaching and Evangelism

In this episode, Fr John interviews Fr Sergius Halvorsen, professor of Homiletics and Rhetoric at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. Fr Sergius discusses the vital link between solid preaching and Evangelization.

Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 2

In these episodes, Fr John Parker reads “Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven” by Saint Innocent of Alaska, a beautiful, simple, and short book on the basics of Christianity, authored by one of our North American Saints. Part Two: How Jesus Christ lived on Earth, and What He Suffered for Us. pp 11-16.

Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 1

In these episodes, Fr John Parker reads “Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven” by Saint Innocent of Alaska, a beautiful, simple, and short book on the basics of Christianity, authored by one of our North American Saints. Part One: The Blessings that Jesus Christ has granted Us By His Death, pp 8-11.”

For permission to read, Fr John thanks Holy Trinity Publications, Jordanville, NY. “Indication”, ISBN 0-88465-075-8, can be purchased at www.holytrinitypublications.com or at good bookstores and websellers everywhere.

Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven

In these episodes, Fr John Parker reads “Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven” by Saint Innocent of Alaska, a beautiful, simple, and short book on the basics of Christianity, authored by one of our North American Saints. Introduction, pp.5-7.

For permission to read, Fr John thanks Holy Trinity Publications, Jordanville, NY. “Indication”, ISBN 0-88465-075-8, can be purchased at http://www.holytrinitypublications.com or at good bookstores and websellers everywhere.

OCMC Banquet Talk - Here Am I, Send Me

In this episode, we join Fr John Parker at a fundraising dinner for the OCMC sponsored by the DC Metro Area Pan-Orthodox Missions Council. Fr John's keynote address was entitled, "Here I am, send me: how every Christian can answer the Great Commission".

Worship As Evangelism

In this episode, Fr John Parker discusses the difference between ‘worship evangelism’ and ‘worship as evangelism’, and encourages us to offer to God the most beautiful worship of which we are capable, and to ‘get out of the way’ for visitors—so that they can encounter God.

Annapolis College Ministry

In this episode, Fr John Parker interviews Fr Robert Miclean, pastor of Holy Archangels Mission in Annapolis, MD. Fr Robert is the founding pastor of this new mission, and the founder of Annapolis College Ministry, which is an intentional, discipleship driven, missionary outreach to three Maryland colleges: the US Naval Academy, St John’s College, and Anne Arundel Community college. For more info, visit http://www.annapoliscollegeministry.org and http://www.orthodoxannapolis.org.

Fishers of Men and the Mormons

In today’s episode, Fr John Parker addresses “becoming fishers of men” using Mormon practice as a catalyst to Missionary work.

One Year Memorial - Archbishop Dmitri

Fr John Parker today reflects on what the Ever-memorable Archbishop Dmitri taught him in the 9 years during which Fr John served His Eminence...lessons about love, economia, stewardship, and above all, Christ crucified and raised from the dead. His Eminence fell asleep in the Lord 1 year ago.

A Discussion on Outreach and Evangelism

Fr. John leads a discussion at a Diocese of the South (OCA) luncheon where attendees share their experiences.

St. Katherine College

Fr John Parker interviews Fr John Strickland, newly appointed Professor of History at the newly-founded Orthodox Christian College, St Katherine. Listen and learn about this vital missionary “College” plant in Encinitas, CA.

The Feast of Holy Ascension

In this episode, Fr John reflects on the Scripture readings for the Divine Liturgy of the Feast of the Holy Ascension—and their impact on our mission and commission as Orthodox Christians.

Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality

In this episode, Fr John Parker address Same-sex Marriage and Homosexuality, in response to the frenzy of discussion on these topics today in the public sphere.

A Missionary Journey to Mexico

Fr John recently travelled to the OCA’s Exarchate of Mexico at the invitation of His Grace, the Rt Rev. Bp Alejo. In today’s podcast, he recounts his journey.

Meet OCMC Missionary Floyd Frantz in Romania

Fr. John Parker traveled to Romania and sat down with OCMC missionary Floyd Frantz who works with the Church to help people with addictions.

Sunday of Orthodoxy Reflections

Fr. John recorded these comments in his car on the way to the Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers service in his region. He asks "What is the difference between Triumph and Triumphalism?"

Meet OCMC Missionary James Hargrave

On Forgiveness Sunday, Holy Ascension Orthodox Church was visited by missionary James Hargrave. James serves with the Orthodox Christian Mission Center in Tanzania. Fr. John Parker interviews James about his work there.

Cyber Evangelism

Today Fr. John Parker reads a letter from a lady he met who was effectively using cyber technology to evangelize.

Beaufort Mission

Travel with Fr John as he heads to Beaufort, SC, for an organizational meeting of a new mission, and shares about the whole process.

Response to Dr Peter Bouteneff’s; ‘Post-Episcopalian Stress Disorder’

Fr John reflects on Dr Peter Bouteneff’s podcast concerning “Post-Episcopalian Stress Disorder”, and suggests a course-correction.

Mega-Themes in Christianity

Fr John explores a Barna Group study on the state of Christianity in North America and asks how the observations impact us as Orthodox Christians. The study can be found HERE.

What’s In A Name?

Fr John explains why “Lord, send me!” has its name, and challenges us with Isaiah 6.

Evangelism means “Good News”

In a world which feasts and frenzies on the bad news and misfortunes of others, Fr John Parker encourages us to keep ever before us the truly and eternal Good News: that Jesus Christ became man and took on flesh for the salvation of the world.