Matthew (Mikhail) Baleka
Lethbridge ,Alberta
Summary
Accomplished Orthodox Priest bringing over two years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful in providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and efforts in training new clergy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Eastern Orthodox Priest
Dormition of the Holy Theotokos (ROCOR Canada)
05.2022 - Current
- Serves congregation by performing liturgical sacramental rites.
- Educates children and adults in the Eastern Orthodox faith by preparing lectures, as well as a catechetical curriculum
- Has given talks about Christology and Trinitarian theology to various audiences.
- Provides counseling to members of the Orthodox Church for families and individuals.
- Has helped to lead fundraising initiatives for families in need.
- Has contributed articles to Orthodox editorials regarding canonical regulations and theology.
- Can read and serve in Old Church Slavonic, Koine Greek, and English.
Rental Agent
Self-Employed
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided advertisements and showings for landlords seeking tenants in Middle-sex Ontario.
- Filed lease agreements and prepared rental documents.
- Performed rental applicant screening.
Education
Certificate In Theological Studies - Theology And Philosophy
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary
Jordanville, NY United States Of America Business Marketing -
Fanshawe College
London, ON, Canada Skills
- Sermon Preparation
- Social Media Engagement
- Youth ministry
- Spiritual leadership
- High level of reading and comprehension
- Foundational understanding of Metaphysics, Aristotelian and Neo Platonic Philosophical concepts
Timeline
Eastern Orthodox Priest
Dormition of the Holy Theotokos (ROCOR Canada)
05.2022 - Current
Rental Agent
Self-Employed
11.2019 - 05.2021
Certificate In Theological Studies - Theology And Philosophy
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary
Business Marketing -
Fanshawe College