Get ready for a life-changing conversation with Father Stavros!   Born in Whittier, California, Father Stavros graduated from Whittier College with a degree in History and then graduated from the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary with a Masters of Divinity.   Ordained a deacon in 1997 and a priest in 1998, father Stavros has served at our church in Tampa Florida since September of 2004. Over the past 18 years, he has more than doubled the size of our parish, from 220 families to over 450 at present. Father has now co-directed St. Stephens summer camp for teens in the Metropolis of Atlanta for the past 21 years. He's also written a daily reflection called The Prayer Team that gets emailed to thousands of people each day.   These prayer team reflections have now resulted in the publication of seven books with two more at publishers. The books he has written include but are not limited to: Let All Creation Rejoice: Reflections on Advent, the Nativity and Epiphany, The Road Back to Christ: Reflections on Lent, Holy Week and the Resurrection, Blessed is the Kingdom, and so much more. Now on November 7th, his brand-new book “The Heart of Encouragement, 176 Reflections to Build You Up and Empower You to build up others”, will hit Amazon worldwide on November 7, 2022.    But most of all, Father Stavros is a loyal husband to his wife Lisa, and a caring father to his son Nicholas. He's an inspiring man of faith, a true servant of God, my fearless leader, and an incredible friend living out the Born to Impact lifestyle firsthand.   In this groundbreaking two-part episode, we discuss: -How God has a calling for everyone -Why you shouldn't worry about the Joneses  -How to overcome adversity as a survivor and not a victim -The two sides of social media  -The importance of encouragement    And so much more.   Father Stavros’s story will inspire you, encourage you, and pull you even closer to living the life you were born to live ... don't miss it.   Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!   After listening, please check out his book “The Heart of Encouragement, “176 Reflections to Build You Up and Empower You to Build Up Others” (launching Monday!), and visit his website: www.prayerteam365.com.