This year's Clergy Laity Congress features impactful ministry panels and workshops designed to equip delegates with the tools, resources, and inspiration needed to strengthen parishes and foster thriving communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, gaining valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance their local ministries. The Congress aims to empower participants with a renewed sense of purpose and vision, ensuring the ongoing growth and vitality of their parishes and the broader Orthodox Christian community. Throughout the week, there are a wide number of topics being addressed in both Ministry Panels and Workshops.
Randa K. Anderson, PhD
Randa K. Anderson, PhD
Biography
Dr. Randa Anderson is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice with the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute. She completed her Ph.D. at The University of Chicago and clinical training at The University of Chicago Hospital and Michael Reese Hospital. She aims to connect concepts from psychology and Orthodoxy in ways that can be practically applied to everyday life and offers presentations at parishes across the Pan Orthodox Community in Chicago and has recorded podcasts for the Orthodox Christian Network and Ancient Faith Radio. Dr. Anderson serves as the President of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion, a national organization that offers interdisciplinary dialogue, fellowship and education for Orthodox Christians in the healing professions. She also is a consultant to the Mental Health Ministries of the Assembly of Bishops through which she co-chaired the committee that created the National Directory of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals.