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Why Smaller Churches are Making a Comeback

July 8, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Thom Rainer Smaller churches are poised to make a comeback. I’m serious. I see too many signs and indicators to believe otherwise. For certain, I know the bad news. The median size of a church has declined from around 100 to 70 in worship attendance in a decade. That means one-half of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Leadership, Preparation, Tentmaking

Astonishing Church growth in Russia Sees Record Number Training for Priesthood

June 20, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The Russian Orthodox Church is seeing the highest numbers ever training for priesthood , according to an independent Russian news agency. The sharp rise in seminary admissions across the church's 261 dioceses, known as eparchies, means 1,593 ordinands are expected to begin studies this summer, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preparation, Priest, Seminary

13 Obstacles on the Way to Becoming a Priest

March 11, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Ecclesiastical hierarchy plays a very important role in the life of the Church. The Church cannot exist or perform Her salvific ministry in the world without the hierarchy that traces its origins to the holy apostles and was laid out by the Lord Jesus Christ himself. That is why it is vital that … [Read more...]

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Episode #41 – Fr. Alexander Webster of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary

March 14, 2018 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Interview with Fr. Alexander Webster of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary, Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (Ancient Faith Radio) 14 March 2018 In this episode, Fr. Alexander Webster, the Dean of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary and a retired Army Chaplain, shares his thoughts on the c … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, General, Leadership, Military Chaplaincy, podcast, Preparation, Priest, Seminary, Vocation

Episode #36: Hit the Ground Running!

November 3, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

How to Hit the Ground Running!  Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (Ancient Faith Radio) 03 November 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Theophan Mackey of St. Job of Pochaiv parish in Los Alamos, NM (stjobla.org). He's only been a priest for three years, but he really hit the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, General, podcast, Preparation, Priest, Seminary, Tentmaking, Vocation Tagged With: Fr. Theophan, Mackey

Your Lack of Work Ethic

June 19, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Admittedly, this is a provocative title, but it is intended to be. The priest must not be outdone by the layman in persistence - in work, in prayer, in effort, in sacrifice. Persistence, passion, patience, and a solid work ethic. Got one? Unless you do, you'll never experience the glory of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Preparation, Priest Tagged With: passion, patience, persistence, Priesthood, work ethic

Episode 28: Narcissism and the Priesthood

May 19, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Narcissism and the Priesthood by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast)  May 19, 2017 Fr. Anthony and Fr. Harry Linsinbigler (UOC-USA priest and Canonist) discuss the difference between run-of-the-mill pride and full-blown narcissism, how both respond (or don't respond) to Or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Featured, General, Leadership, Pastoral, podcast, Preparation, Priest Tagged With: narcissism

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