Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), the official prison ministry of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) announces a day of training for the Mid-West Region: Jail and Prison Ministry 101.  The purpose of this training is to bring together the many Orthodox clergy and laity from throughout North America who are participating in prison ministry or are interested in participating in prison ministry for a time of fellowship, education, encouragement, communal worship and the free exchange of ideas.  

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.

WHEN:

April 10, 2010

8 am - 7 pm

St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

4020 N. Sherman Dr.

Indianapolis, IN 46226

SPECIAL HOTEL RATES:

Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast

8180 N. Shadeland Dr.

Indianapolis, IN 46250

1-888-892-5084

$79/night and includes a free hot breakfast - please mention the event when registering

REGISTRATION FEE:

$50 received on or before March 26, 2010.   After March 26, 2010, the registration fee is $60.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This event is for clergy and laypeople, those who are currently active in jail or prison ministry, people who are brand new to prison ministry, and anyone who is considering jail or prison ministry.

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.

Dr. Steven Hall   Rev. Dr. Stephen 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.