Introduction

The Missions  Institute of Orthodox Christianity seeks to promote a vibrant mission consciousness among students and seminarians at the Orthodox Theological schools and Seminaries in the United States. It strives to do this by offering missiological courses, mission practicum, and special programs and events that help future Church leaders understand the centrality of missions, evangelism and outreach within the Church and be inspired to fully participate and develop such ministries in their future pastoral and missionary work.

Upcoming Events:

• Spring Semester Courses-Introduction to Orthodox Missions at Holy Cross and The History of the Worldwide Christian Movement at Hellenic College

• The Missiology of Archbishop Anastasios Summer Class and Practicum to Albania; May 20 - June 7, 2013

The Mission Imperative

   “Church without mission is a contradiction in terms. If the Church is indifferent to the apostolic work with which she has been entrusted, she denies herself, contradicts herself and her essence.  A static Church which lacks a vision and a constant endeavor to proclaim the Gospel to the entire world could hardly be recognized as the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church to whom the Lord entrusted the continuation of His work.” Archbishop Anastasios of Albania