Jail and Prison Ministry 101April 10, 20108 am - 7 pmSt. George Antiochian Orthodox ChurchIndianapolis, INRegistration on or before March 26: $50. Registration after March 26: $60.Click to register. Please click here for schedule."I was in prison and you visited me." (Matthew 25:36b)Orthodox Christians from the Mid-West region of the United States will be gathering together for a time of instruction, prayer and mutual encouragement in our ministries to people in jail and prison.
Who should attend?- Clergy and laypeople
- People who are currently active in jail or prison ministry
- People who are brand new to jail or prison ministry
- Anyone who is considering jail or prison ministry
On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, we are reminded of the great love of our Father who received us back and restores us when we return to Him. Each day in our nation's jails and prisons there are literally millions of people who are living the harsh reality of broken lives. In their dreary cells, many want to return to the Father, but they don't know how, and they feel alone.
Jail and Prison Ministry 101 is a one day event meant to introduce prison ministry to those who are interested; to refresh people who are involved in jail and prison ministry by providing a time and place for connecting with others in similar ministry and an opportunity to improve our service. It is also a time to return to our Father together and on behalf of those we meet behind bars.
Information:
April 10, 2010
8 am - 7 pm
Location: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
4020 N. Sherman Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Registration is $50 on or before March 26. After March 26, the registration is $60. Please click here to register. You may pay using PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account to use your credit card), or you may send us a check or pay at the door.
Special hotel rates are available at the Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast for $79/night and include a hot breakfast. Please call 1-888-892-5084.
Schedule:
Please click here for schedule.
Presenters:
Archimandrite Duane Pederson (Father Duane) is the Founding Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry and is a priest in the Antiochian Archdiocese. For more than forty-six years, Father Duane has served as a missionary to the poor and to prisoners. He has listened to and prayed with young prisoners; walked on Death Row; written thousands of letters to prisoners; and embraced the homeless with the loving message of God's great compassion and mercy. Chaplain Patrick Tutella is the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry. Chaplain Patrick has served as a volunteer in prison ministry from 1977 -1979 and Supervising Chaplain in state and local prisons since 19779. One of his personal passions and concerns is ministering to prison wardens, administrators and staff in addition to caring for the spiritual needs of the prisoners. Chaplain Patrick serves as the official chaplain to the Pennsylvania County Corrections Association. Fr. Emmanuel Mantzouris (Father Manny) has been an Orthodox priest since November 1982. Father Manny has served as the Greek Orthodox Chaplain with the New York State Department of Correctional Services since January 1990. He has also been assigned to St. Basil's Greek Orthodox Church in Troy, NY since November 1983. Rev. Dr. Steven Hall serves as the Director of Religious and Volunteer Services for the Indiana Department of Correction. He was ordained by American Baptist Churches, USA 32 years ago and served various congregations in Indiana. He has been with the DOC since 1997, having served as Chaplain in 3 different correctional facilities prior to being appointed Director in 2002. Rev. Hall oversees the services of 40 full-time facility Chaplains statewide who ensure offender religious rights are protected. He also oversees the Purposeful Living Units Serve (PLUS) Program, the Responsible Fatherhood Program and the Healthy Marriage Program. Rev. Hall served as a U.S. Army National Guard Chaplain, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He retired in 2008 at the rank of Lt. Col.” Dennis Dunn is a Re-Entry Specialist for the city of Atlanta, GA. He is a Certified Offender Workforce Development Specialist through the National Institute of Corrections and has been assisting ex-offenders for 15 years in job placement. Employment in re-entry has been his area of expertise as a contractor with the Georgia Department of Corrections. He is a consultant for the Georgia Department of Labor Vocational Rehabilitation and the Alabama Department of Corrections. Having embraced Orthodox Christianity nine years ago, he and his wife Karen are members of the Orthodox Church of America. Terry Harman, PhD, LSW, LMFT, LMHC Since 1994 Terry Harman has been the Executive Director of Awakenings Counseling Center. He earned his PhD from St. Andrews Theological Seminary, the Doctor of Ministry from The Chicago Theological Seminary and his Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary. Curently he and his wife work with offenders re-entering society after serving time in the Federal system. For over 29 years he has been involved in various outreaches to offender populations connected with probation, county jails, community corrections and maximum security prisons. He is licensed in the state of Indiana as a Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist and is certified in substance abuse counseling. |
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) is the official prison ministry of SCOBA. OCPM believes that people who are incarcerated can acquire new hope and be inspired to make positive life changes through Jesus Christ, our Savior, in personal connection with members of the Orthodox Christian Community.
Chaplain Patrick Tutella
PO Box 468
Fleetwood, PA 19522-0468
610-916-6220
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