FOrCE Speaker Series 2026: Forming Orthodox Christian Evangelists
Join our free, enriching 2026 FOrCE Speaker Series—six 45‑minute Zoom webinars in partnership with Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. These sessions explore post-service opportunities in Orthodox education, service, leadership, and community. The series strengthens faith, empowers believers, and helps form Orthodox Christian evangelists. (Project Mexico and St Innocent Orphanage)
Why Attend the FOrCE Speaker Series
Explore Orthodox vocations through real-life experiences shared by clergy, educators, and missionaries.
Gain spiritual insight & mentorship—each session highlights faithful service and leadership.
Strengthen your faith community by connecting with others passionate about integrating Orthodox theology with action in education, ministry, and mission.
How to Participate
RSVP for upcoming Zoom sessions using the links below.
Attend live or watch the recordings to complete your FOrCE Award requirement.
Use insights gained to prepare your application for the FOrCE Award and pursue Christian leadership opportunities.
📌 Ready to Grow in Faith & Leadership?
RSVP now, watch the series, and explore the transforming power of service through Orthodox education. These webinars are designed to equip the next generation of faithful leaders.
📅 2026 Speaker Lineup
📅 Thursday, February 19 with Fr. Theodore Petrides
⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific Time
🎥 Live online | Free to attend
TOPIC: Confessing Christ in Our Times
Join us Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time for the opening session of the FOrCE Speaker Series 2026, featuring Fr. Theodore Petrides, Proistamenos of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
📅 Thursday, February 26 with Pres. Christine Chambers
⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific Time
🎥 Live online | Free to attend
TOPIC: The Hand of God Is in My Résumé,
Join Presbytera Christine Chambers for the FOrCE Speaker Series as she presents “The Hand of God Is in My Résumé,” a faith-centered talk on vocation, career, and recognizing God’s providence in our life journey.
📅 Thursday, March 5 with Gabriel Braskett
⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific Time
🎥 Live online | Free to attend
TOPIC: How we, as Orthodox Christians, are to go about living in our modern pluralistic society.
📅 Thursday, March 19 with Dr. Skedros
⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific Time
🎥 Live online | Free to attend
TOPIC: St. Mary of Egypt: Christian Repentance and the Story within the Story
Orthodox Christians are familiar with the general outlines of the marvelous Life of St. Mary of Egypt and her commemoration on the fifth Sunday of Lent. Although lifted up as a paradigm of repentance, is Mary of Egypt's manner of repentance plausible for Orthodox Christians living in the world? How does the Orthodox Church understand and view repentance? Join us for a conversation of how the story of repentance, as unfolded in the Life of St. Mary of Egypt, offers us glimpses into our own journey of repentance.
📅 Thursday, March 26 with Katy
⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific Time
🎥 Live online | Free to attend
TOPIC: Transformation in the Workplace
Whether you work, go to school or run a business, this talk will explore ways to find purpose in your vocation through the lens of transformation. You will gain insights from Katy, who has served on Project Mexico’s marketing team since 2017 and is co-owner in business with her husband Shawn, building websites for small businesses. Katy earned her degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Colorado (2009) and is an alum of Holy Cross Seminary, where she studied iconography and graduated in 2017 with a MTS degree.
📅 Thursday, April 2 with Cynthia
⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific Time
🎥 Live online | Free to attend
Cynthia Kostas leads retreats and seminars pertaining to developing our spirit and nurturing our soul through our Orthodox beliefs and practices.
Deeply rooted in the Orthodox faith, Cynthia was baptized and raised at Annunciation Cathedral in Houston, Texas, where she has taught adult catechism and Bible study for over two decades. She has offered Introduction to Orthodoxy classes at both Annunciation and St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church, and has spoken at Orthodox churches nationwide, including the Cathedral Center in Boston. Photophoros operates under the direct auspice of the Metropolis of Denver.
Her service has extended to distinguished boards, including Hellenic College Holy Cross, the Foundation for Hellenic College Holy Cross, the Biology of Inflammation Center at Baylor College of Medicine, Annunciation Orthodox School, and Annunciation Orthodox Cathedral. Prior to her ministry work, she practiced for over 20 years as a financial and estate planner.