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Under the patronage of His Grace Bishop Michael, Bishop of the Diocese of Helwan, Maadi and its dependencies, the Institute of Management concluded the first leadership preparation program for the Diocese of Helwan on Saturday, June 21, 2025 AD, 14 Baounah 1741 SH, which was held at the Institute’s headquarters in the Fifth Settlement.

His Eminence inaugurated the training program, which began on May 30, 2025, and also attended some of the opening and closing sessions of the program, which ended on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Twenty-three young men from the diocese, including service trustees and church council members, participated in the training. Dr. Magdy Latif, Director of the Institute, praised the trainees' active participation and the suggestions they presented to develop the service.

The training program included 17 training sessions that covered the importance of church management, synergy, identity, institutional development, principles of wise management, and how to benefit from the training program.

For more details: See the official page of the Diocese of Helwan and Maadi

Under the patronage of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, and under the supervision of Dr. Samuel Mattias, Secretary-General of the Scout Service, the activities of the basic training course for 26 male and female servants (4 female servants and 22 male servants) from the Scout leaders in the Coptic Orthodox Church kicked off. The supplementary course began on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and lasted for three days, ending on Thursday, June 5, 2025 (26-28 Bashans 1741 AM). The training course included interactive sessions on "Coptic Identity," "Teamwork," "Organizational Structures," "External and Internal Communication," and "Applications of Wise Management in Service."

Under the patronage of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and under the supervision of His Grace Bishop Noufer, Bishop of the Diocese of Shubra El-Kheima and its dependencies, the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development implemented the basic training course program on “Wise Church Management and Development” for (15) priests and two servants (a male and female servant) during the period from May 19 to 25, 2025.

During the training course, presented by a distinguished group of trainers from the Institute, the participating priests learned about the meaning of **wise management** in the Church and its **biblical, ecclesiastical, and scientific foundations**. They also discovered its **importance for the priest as a manager**, and explored the **pillars of wise management** and how they integrate within the Church. Furthermore, they grasped the **importance of a vision for the church leader**, how to **acquire the necessary skills to create a strategic plan for the Church**, and how to **apply the principles of participation within the Church**..

1- The Holy Bible:He is the primary reference in everything, andIt represents a source of comfort for personal life, andIt must be read carefully and the verses and evidence must be identified correctly.

2- The Church:It is the place that was founded by Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Matthew 16, andClosely connected to Christ, andIts teachings, laws and rituals must be preserved.

3- Kyrie Eleison: It means "Lord have mercy"It expresses a request for mercy and repentance, and this It requires a priest to be repentant before he can call others to repentance.

4- The Catholicon: It means "university" or "comprehensive",It requires that the priest's service be inclusive of all groups.It includes visiting, which is considered an essential work of the priest.

5- Kiahk: It is the month of glorification, vigilance, and contemplation of the life of the Virgin Mary.It symbolizes the exit from the darkness of the world to the light of eternity, as well as The month of Kiahk has special rituals, such as its night prayers and hymns.Honoring the Virgin Mary.

6- St. Mark's Chair: It symbolizes the church system (patriarch, bishops, priests, deacons, servants), It means the necessity of respecting and appreciating priests, andIt refers to the spread of the Coptic Church throughout the world, andThe servant must be obedient and humble.

7- Preaching: It is spreading the fragrant scent of Christ everywhere, andIt is done through the loving relationships that the priest pours into others, as well as The Coptic Church is present in 100 countries around the world.

The training sessions for groups of newly ordained priests were presented by the Dean of the Institute, Prof. Dr. Magdy Latif, and a distinguished group of professors from the Institute.

To watch the speech of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II to the new priests: Click here

President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, honors the Josab Foundation for Community Development - Hospice Egypt for winning first place in the seventh session of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Emirates) Program for Excellence and Community Intelligence.

يThe Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Tandiar Samir, a faculty member in several training programs at the Institute, and the General Manager of the JOSAP Foundation for serving medical cases in recent days, on the occasion of the JOSAP Foundation winning first place for excellence and community intelligence in the seventh session of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Emirates) Program, which is appreciated and admired by everyone..

The Josab Foundation for Community Development - Hospice Egypt Project won first place in the category of organizations that initiate support and sponsor community issues, in the Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Program for Excellence and Community Intelligence, which is headed by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development Affairs and Martyrs’ Families, and His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Vice President. .

The award was received by Dr. Tandiar Samir, Director General of the Foundation, at a ceremony held on February 24, 2025, at Al Bahr Palace in Abu Dhabi, specifically for this occasion, in recognition of the Foundation’s prominent and pioneering role in caring for and serving patients in the final stages of illness with free hospice services that aim to preserve the dignity of the patient. Dr. Tandiar received the award from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.. This award is considered a high honor in the Gulf region, and the title "Knights of Development" has been given to the winners.

 This award honors individuals and organizations that address community challenges and is organized by the Emirates Foundation for Family Development. The list of honorees included a number of distinguished and creative individuals in the following categories: cultural, artistic, and media excellence; science and future technology; and social responsibility, which was headed by the Josab Foundation for Community Development - Hospice Egypt.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the UAE attaches great importance to societal cohesion, stability, and the preservation of its authentic values. His Highness called on us to continue working and presenting ideas and initiatives that support society, enhance its strength, and contribute to achieving the country's vision in this area..

His Highness congratulated all the winners in the categories of the seventh edition of the Sheikha Fatima Program for Excellence and Community Intelligence, commending their distinguished role and initiatives in serving the community, and praising their role as an honorable model who has made a real difference in their communities.

Under the patronage of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, and the supervision of Dr. Samuel Matthias, Secretary General of the Scout Service, a training course entitled “Wise Management and Strategic Planning for the Service” was launched for 26 male and female servants (4 female servants and 22 male servants) from the Scout leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The course began on Friday, March 7, 2025 (Amshir 28, 1741 A.M.) and continued for two days, concluding on Saturday, March 8 (Amshir 29, 1741 A.M.).

--- Dr. Magdy Latif, Dean of the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development, opened the inaugural session, where he reviewed the importance of **wise management** in leading the Scout service, in addition to the **biblical foundations for managing and organizing the service**. Faculty members and certified trainers at the Institute presented seven intensive sessions that covered the concepts of "**wise management and principles of sound ecclesiastical administration**," how to achieve **effective communication inside and outside the Church**, in addition to practical sessions on "**strategic planning for service**." ---

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Under the patronage of His Grace Bishop Daniel, Bishop of the Diocese of Sydney and its dependencies in Australia, from February 1 to 9, 2025, the Diocese of Sydney, Australia, hosted the Institute’s team, led by Dr. Magdy Latif, Dean of the Institute. A basic training course in church management and development was held, targeting two main groups.:

• First group: Church servants received intensive training for 4 days, in which 11 servants (4 male servants and 7 female servants) participated.
• The second group: The priests received advanced training for 5 days, in which 30 priests participated..

His Grace Bishop Daniel, Bishop of the Diocese, inaugurated the training course for priests, expressing his warm welcome to the training institute. The course witnessed excellent interaction and reception from all trainees..

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Under the patronage and blessing of His Grace Bishop Raphael, Bishop of the Churches of Central Cairo, the institute presented the “Basic Training Course” to 2 priests, 16 male servants, and 9 female servants at the Great Church of St. Mark (St. Mark) - Azbakeya.. --- The activities took place from December 6, 2024, to January 4, 2025 (on December 6, 14, 21, 28, 2024, and January 4, 2025). A number of the Institute's professors, led by Dr. Magdy Latif, conducted the course by delivering 17 training sessions. By the end of the course, participants evaluated the training program as well as the individual training sessions. In the final session, participants also learned how to submit an applied project to serve the Church/Diocese for the upcoming period after the completion of the training..

This program aims to develop the skills of church leaders and provide them with the necessary tools to use them effectively and efficiently. وThe program includes a wide range of topics covering the spiritual and administrative aspects of the church..