Evangelism | Ep. 11 (Rev. Fr. George Hatcher)

Rev. Fr. George (Rajiv) Hatcher is the Assistant Vicar of St. Gregorios Orthodox Church Spokane, Washington--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An official podcast of the Diocese of South-West America.This channel shares conversations, reflections, and teachings from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The purpose of the podcast is not only to help the faithful grow in their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, remain rooted in the apostolic tradition, and stay connected to the life of the Church, but also to be a witness to Christ in the world. We seek to spread the Gospel beyond the Church walls, inviting others to encounter the ancient faith, while encouraging the faithful to live out and share Orthodoxy in their daily lives.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Find all links here: linktr.ee/divineascent.orthodoxy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00:00 Intro & Prayer0:00:45 Uniqueness of St. Gregorios Spokane0:02:32 Father's Background and Calling to Priesthood0:09:30 Mission in Ecuador0:13:45 Orthodox Understanding of Evangelism0:15:28 Success in Evangelism0:19:53 Converting or Showing Love?0:22:54 Mathew 280:26:44 Spiritual Orphanhood29:54 Works Alone Not Enough0:37:48 Role of Divine Liturgy in Evangelism0:55:19 Evangelism in School and Workplace01:11:59 How To Not Be Pushy01:15:03 Obstacles that Hinder Evangelism01:34:40 How Parishioners Can Be Welcoming01:47:49 Role of Social Media in Evangelism01:53:00 Advice to Your Younger Self for Evangelism01:57:19 Outro & Prayer