An initiative of Project Mexico, in collaboration with Hellenic College Holy Cross, The FOrCE introduces the faithful to opportunities in Christian higher education.

In collaboration with our partners at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, an Orthodox Christian liberal arts college and seminary, the FOrCE educational series consists of six (6) 45-min ZOOM lectures purposefully designed to introduce the wealth of post-service opportunities in Orthodox education. This series will help the faithful tangibly fulfill their Orthodox Faith, fortify their conviction, add to the welfare of the community, and directly benefit the churches in America by Forming Orthodox Christian Evangelists.

Dr Ann Mitsakos Bezzerides is Director of the Office of Vocation Ministry at Holy Cross, where she teaches Youth Ministry and runs the Certificate in Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Leadership; she is also Executive Director of CrossRoad Institute, which offers transformative education for youth, young adults, parents and parishes. She is editor and contributor to two volumes of collected essays, Christ at Work: Orthodox Christian Perspectives of Vocation and Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Higher Education, as well as co-author with Dr Jenny Haddad Mosher of the new book, Find Your Telos: Discover What Orthodox Young Adults & Parishes Can Create Together. She is a graduate of Middlebury College (BA), St. Vladimir's Seminary (MDiv), and Boston College (PhD).