SPEAKERS

His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Valiya Metropolitan

Our beloved Chrysostom Thirumeni is coming to America to see his people, the sheep of his pasture. Thirumeni will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Family Conference in Dallas. Thirumeni is one of the longest serving Bishops of all time who is loved and admired by everyone who knows him. Even though he is retired from administrative duties, Thirumeni in his golden years is busy doing what he always did, telling the age old story of Jesus and His love. Known as the Bishop with the golden tongue, he still makes us laugh, cry, and think in ways that are unique and singular only to him. He is everybody’s Thirumeni and a gift from God to Mar Thoma Church and humanity. Our Diocese has another opportunity to see our dear Thirumeni work his magic and lead us all closer to God. Please pray for his good health and join us in Dallas for this glorious occasion.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius

Mar Theodosius is the Bishop of the Diocese of North America & Europe. He earned his Doctoral degree from McMaster University, Canada. He is known as a Bishop ahead of his times, a fitting description of a leader shaping the future of our Diocese. Thirumeni is also a great theologian and a missionary who has left the imprints of Jesus Christ wherever he served. Come to Dallas to hear Thirumeni share with grace and energy his vision, hopes, and dreams for all of us, especially our youth, young families, and children.

Rev. Dr. Sham P. Thomas

Rev. Dr. Sham P. Thomas is the Chairperson of the Department of Communication, United Theological College, Bangalore. Sham Achen obtained M.Th. from Serampore University and Doctoral degree from University of Edinburgh, UK. Achen also has a M.Sc. degree in Chemistry. He is an eminent speaker, Biblical scholar, accomplished writer and an authority on modern media, religion and family. Now in Dallas, we have a chance to learn the word of God from a gifted and dynamic preacher and teacher.

Dr. Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner

Dr. Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner is a Professor of Pastoral Care at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. She holds Dr. Theol. from University of Basel, Switzerland; M.A., from Princeton Theological Seminary; and B.A. from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Stevenson-Moessner is an accomplished speaker, writer and author of several books. Her teaching specialties and research interests include issues in practical theology, pastoral care of women, crisis ministry, and family systems theory. Her notable Professional Distinctions include: Ordained Presbyterian minister; Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors; former chair for the Society for Pastoral Theology; and member of the International Academy of Practical Theology. At this conference, she will be a great resource for young families and women.

Mr. Tenny Thomas

Mr. Tenny Thomas, New York, is a renowned youth leader in the Orthodox Church. His passion for ministry among youth has made him an attractive leader for other churches as well. Tenny is a Ph. D. candidate on a joint fellowship at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary in New York. Until September 2009, Tenny was working at the National Council of Churches Headquarters in New York as an Assistant Editor for their publication - Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches. Currently he is working as a Research Consultant for the Nida Institute at the American Bible Society.