Speaking Engagements

  • Becoming Myrrhbearers

    Myrrhbearing can be a beautiful metaphor for all loving service, the activity to which Christ calls us and which becomes the means of theosis.

  • Light Streams In

    In turbulent times, how are Christians to engage with this modern world? We look to St. Porphyrios who tells us to let Christ’s light stream into the darkness, and challenges us to radiate light.

  • The Life-Giving Cross

    When we find a way to offer up our suffering and pain to Christ, He transforms it — just as He transformed the cross, a shameful instrument of death, into the glorious means of granting us eternal life.

  • Teaching the Story

    A retreat for Sunday School teachers and Youth Ministry workers, about communicating Christ and His love to young people, through real love and the power of narrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you speak on other topics?

You’ll find a list of topics above, or if you have an idea or special request, I’m happy to hear about it. Please feel free to use the contact form below to send me a message regarding possible topics.


How much do you charge for speaking events?

While I am flexible about rates, especially for small parishes and non-profit organizations, a standard fair rate of pay for a basic retreat is $1,000. I’m happy to travel, but please plan to cover the cost of travel and of lodging in a hotel.

Will you bring books to sell?

I am happy to sign books at events, but it is difficult to travel with boxes of books. What’s more, when a parish bookstore purchases books from the publisher, the wholesale rate is usually 40% of the cover price, which presents an excellent fundraising opportunity. I recommend that the parish purchase books, selling them at a profit or passing savings along to participants.

Where can I find information for advertising?

You are welcome to use the descriptions above or I can help you develop a description. I’ve included biographical information and a high resolution photograph on the About page which you’re welcome to use.

Please use the contact form below to reach out, and I’ll be happy to discuss the particulars of your event.