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At the kind invitation of His Grace Bishop Michael, Deputy Dean of the Theological College in Cairo and General Bishop of the Churches of the Waili and Hadayek El-Qobba areas, the course "Service System Management" began - in the first week of February. The course is offered by the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development to final-year students in the morning section of the college. It is worth noting that this course is being offered for the second consecutive year within the framework of the cooperation protocol between the Theological College and the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development, which was prepared and implemented in 2022. It is also worth noting that it will be offered to evening section students for the first time during the current year, 2023.

The content of the “Service System Management” course revolves around eight points, which we summarize as follows:

1. Why and how do we plan for fruitful ministry?
2. What is meant by targeted service?
3. Service System Management (Written Form)
4. Service System Management (Practical Application)
5. How to Prepare and Implement a Service Program (Practical Example)
6. How to Prepare and Implement a Service Program (Practical Application)
7. How do I track and evaluate my service?
8. Practical applications.

Under the patronage of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and under the supervision of His Grace Bishop Isaiah, Bishop of Tahta and Juhayna, the basic training course in “Church Management and Development” for priests and service secretaries in the Diocese of Tahta and Juhayna concluded from Monday, corresponding to 15 Tubah 1739 A.M. until 26 January 2023, corresponding to 18 Tubah 1739 A.M. The training course included 16 training sessions.

This course aims to train participants on the principles and methods of church management, wise management, and institutional work in church ministry. This is achieved through interactive training and workshops involving groups of trainees. The training is delivered by a number of experienced servants in various administrative fields, led by the Dean of the Institute, Dr. Magdy Latif Al-Sindi.

It is worth noting that this is the fifth regional training course offered by the institute at the beginning of this year, 2023, and was preceded by similar courses for the dioceses of Upper Egypt. These courses come in response to the recommendations of the eighth seminar of the Holy Synod in November 2021.

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On the occasion of the New Year and the Feast of the Epiphany, the first general meeting of the newly formed Central Cairo Church Councils was held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, corresponding to Tubah 11, 1739 A.M. (the Feast of the Epiphany), in the presence of His Grace Bishop Raphael, General Bishop of the Churches of Central Cairo (hosted by Engineer Sami Saad). After prayer, welcome, and introductions, His Grace Bishop Raphael gave a spiritual speech about the “Church’s Priorities,” which are:

1- Church peace: 

+ Develop a clear vision for each church during the council period. 

+ We always strive for peace and love among the members of the Council (peace and building)

We work a lot in silence, in self-denial. 

2- Integration:

+Spiritual dimension, pastoral dimension and administrative dimension. 

+Integration and harmony in our interests despite different points of view, while respecting others. 

3- Education safety:

“Let us look at the tradition, teaching, and faith of the universal Church, which has existed since the beginning. It was given by the Lord, preached by the Apostles, preserved by the Fathers, and on this foundation the Church was founded.” (The First Epistle of St. Athanasius to Serapion 1:28) Preserving education is the responsibility of the priests and ministers of church education, and the Council, as an administration, does not allow anyone to enter who teaches false doctrines. 

4- Non-use: through the service for personal purposes.

5- Forming specialized committees (legal, engineering, etc.) through each church council, with the assistance of specialists from outside the council among the people, each in his field and specialty, to expand the base of participants in the service. At the end of His Grace Bishop Raphael's speech, some members suggested forming a general committee of legal and engineering consultants from the churches of central Cairo, to be assisted in case of need.

Dr. Magdy Latif Al-Sindi (Dean of the Institute of Church Management and Development) also gave a lecture entitled “The Role of the Church Council in the Administrative Management of the Church: Why, How It Works, and How It Succeeds.” The lecture focused on the biblical basis of the church council service as an extension of the service of the seven deacons, the role of the council in developing the institutional work of the service to support the spiritual and pastoral mission of the church, and how the role of the church council in administrative management complements the role of the priests’ assembly and the service secretariat in the spiritual and pastoral management of the church. The lecture also reviewed the most important precautions that must be taken into account for the success of the council’s mission, and the elements of wise management and sound administration that councils need for the success of their service.

 On Sunday, December 25, 2022, corresponding to Kiahk 17, 1739 A.M., His Holiness Pope Tawadros II concluded the basic training course in “Church Management and Development,” which was presented to a total of 48 new priests during the forty-day period following their ordination. The course was held at the Logos Center at the papal headquarters in the Monastery of Anba Bishoy in Wadi El Natrun. 

His Holiness the Pope delivered a spiritual speech on “Important Principles in the Life of a Priest,” which included:

+ Your key to hearts is love

+ Right thinking is based on the Holy Bible

+ Beware of the resident enemy (the self)

+ Your constant need for renewal in your service

+ Be part of the church's ongoing expansion and growth.

+ Always have a vision for the future

+ Know that the end of something is better than its beginning.

 His Holiness also engaged the priests in a dialogue about how they benefited from the training and about their new church life and ministry. The training covered practical concepts and methods in church management and institutional work in the church, the pillars of wise management (good management or governance in the church), the principles of development from a Christian perspective, and the role of the priest in managing the church as an institutional work system.

The training was provided by professors from the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development, led by Dr. Magdy Latif Al-Sindi, Dean of the Institute, from 20 Until December 25, 2021. 

It is worth noting that this introductory training for priests in church administration is the sixth since it was established by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II. It was implemented with five groups of priests who were ordained by His Holiness the Pope since 2018. This training also comes as an implementation of one of the recommendations of the Holy Synod's eighth seminar on church administration and development, held in November 2021.

This morning, Saturday 12/3/22 corresponding to 24 Hathor 1739 A.M., at 10:00 AM, the monthly meeting of the priests of the East Cairo Railway Sector was held, headed by His Grace Bishop Martyros, General Bishop of the Sector. The meeting was held at the headquarters of our Lord in the Church of the Virgin Mary - Mahmasha. After discussing some pastoral matters in the area, Dr. Magdy Latif, Dean of the Institute of Church Management and Development, gave a lecture entitled “The Role of the Priest in Church Management.” It was a useful and joyful meeting for everyone.

Source: Media Center of the East Railway Churches District

 Under the patronage of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and hosted by His Grace Bishop Pimen, Bishop of Naqada and Qus, the training course offered by the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development to the dioceses of Upper Egypt began at the Monastery of the Archangel Michael in Naqada from November 23 to 26, 2022.Corresponding to 14-17 Hathor 1739 A.H. .

62 priests, service secretaries, and members of church committees in the dioceses of Nagada, Qus, Armant, Esna, Luxor, and Aswan are participating in this session, under the patronage of the venerable bishops: His Grace Bishop Pimen, Bishop of Nagada and Qus, His Grace Bishop Youssef, General Bishop of Luxor, His Grace Bishop Youakim, General Bishop of Esna and Armant, and His Grace Bishop Bishoy, Bishop of Aswan. This course aims to train participants on the principles and methods of church management, wise management, and institutional work in church service. This is achieved through interactive training and workshops in which groups of trainees participate..

The training is conducted by a number of experienced servants in various administrative fields, led by the Dean of the Institute, Dr. Magdy Latif Al-Sindi.

It is worth noting that this is the fourth regional training course offered by the institute during this year 2022. It was preceded by similar courses for the dioceses of northern Upper Egypt in Assiut under the patronage of His Grace Bishop Youannis, and the Delta region in Abiar Tanta under the patronage of His Grace Bishop Paula.. These courses come in response to the recommendations of the eighth seminar of the Holy Synod in November 2021.

As part of the annual roundtable meeting of international and local development partners working with the Bishopric of Public and Social Services and Ecumenical Relations, the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development participated in the meeting held at the Papal Headquarters in Anbariyyah, Abbasiya, Cairo, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, corresponding to Tut 18, 1739 A.M., under the patronage of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and in the presence of His Grace Bishop Julius, General Bishop of Old Cairo and Supervisor of the Bishopric of Public and Social Services, program officials from the Bishopric, and development partners from organizations inside and outside Egypt.

This year's meeting coincided with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Bishopric of Services (in September 1962). His Grace Bishop Julius and program officials reviewed the activities, programs, and services provided by the bishopric in poor and informal communities, and presented a report on the activities and achievements of 2021.

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II delivered a speech of welcome and appreciation to the bodies and organizations cooperating with the Bishopric of Services. He also reviewed the history of the founding of the bishopric by the late His Grace Bishop Samuel, who was ordained by Saint Pope Kyrollos VI in 1962. The service has grown significantly and has become well-known both inside and outside of Egypt. After His Grace’s martyrdom, the late Bishop Athanasius, Bishop of Beni Suef, assumed the responsibility of the bishopric, followed by His Grace Bishop Serapion (current Bishop of Los Angeles), then His Grace Bishop Youannis (current Bishop of Assiut), and finally His Grace Bishop Julius (current Bishop). His Holiness pointed out the continuation of the institutional work of the bishopric over these sixty years.  

In his address, His Holiness the Pope spoke about the concept of “love that precedes service,” or service offered with love. He then led a dialogue with the bishopric’s partners and officials responsible for the bishopric’s programs and sectors. In a generous gesture, His Holiness pointed to the role played by the Coptic Institute for Church Administration and Development in spreading institutional and developmental thinking within the church, and the cooperation that takes place with all dioceses and with the Bishopric of Services. His Holiness then blessed everyone and distributed commemorative gifts to them.

Participating from the Institute - as one of the development partners of the Coptic Church - were Prof. Dr. Magdy Latif Al-Sindi, Dean of the Institute, Prof. Dr. Ghada Barsoum, Prof. Dr. Iman Nasry, and Mr. Hossam Zaki. It is also worth noting that Dr. Iman Nasry participated with a group of members of international organizations who are partners of the bishopric in a field visit to the slums of Jabal Al-Asfar in Qalyubia Governorate on Monday 9/26/2022 to learn about the development impact of the services provided by the Bishopric of Services in the region and in more than 45 local communities within Egypt.

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On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 AD, corresponding to Tut 18, 1739 A.M., His Holiness Pope Tawadros II met with the official delegation of the Coptic Church that participated in the meetings of the Eleventh General Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC), which was held in Karlsruhe, Germany, from August 31 to September 8, 2022.

His Holiness listened to the delegation's report on the meeting's activities, which was attended by approximately four thousand people representing more than 375 churches from around the world, making it the most diverse Christian gathering in the world. 

Some members of the delegation also participated in the meeting. From different foreign countries online Via Zoom, it is worth noting that Prof. Dr. Magdy Latif El-Sindy, Dean of the Coptic Institute for Church Management and Development, participated in the Coptic Church delegation attending the World Council of Churches meetings and also participated in presenting the delegation's report to His Holiness the Pope.

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