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, May 7 with Cynthia
NEW DATE TBD
⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific Time
🎥 Live online | Free to attend
TOPIC: Discerning God’s Will
Many times in life, we face transition: at retirement, at career Junction, at relationship junctions. How do we get direction for our life from God? We know our primary purpose in life as Orthodox Christians is to grow into theosis, where our will and God‘s will are one. How do we discern God‘s purpose for our life? How can we know whether the small still voice is from God or from our own psyche? What is the repercussion of living within God‘s will versus missing the call? Come learn with Cynthia Kostas through the story of Esther, how our destiny can be discerned in Christ.
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.