Originally founded in the 1960s, the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) seeks to foster prayer, fellowship, and cooperation among seminarians of the Orthodox Church from across the North American continent. During OISM retreats, seminarians gather together and participate in a simple program which incorporates prayer, reflection, and discussion among the future leaders of the Church. The executive board is composed of a president—elected at the general assembly—and two representatives from each voting member school. The current president is Dcn. Matthew Thurman of Holy Cross.