Deepening Contemplative Leadership
Further Support for an Alternative Way in the World
Registration Deadline: January 4, 2011
This resource is for those who are ready to honor the Spirit's call to deepen and expand contemplative leadership in all of life and is designed intentionally for Shalem Program Graduates.
The intent of this offering is to
- encourage more trusting, risk-taking, Spirit-led leadership
- go "deep and wide" in the world, for the transformation of the world
- support the commitment to radical transformation that has been growing within.
Components
Opening Retreat: January 22, 2011
3-hour Group Sessions: 10:00am - 1:00pm; February 12, March 12, April 16, May 7, 2011
(bag lunch at 1pm optional)
Closing Retreat: June 4, 2011
Practicum: Participants will select an area of focus in a work, family or community setting, in order to practice this way of leading from within, attentive to the Spirit. Some examples are: caregiving for elderly parents, participation in lobbying committees, facilitation of meetings at work, and parenting situations.
Support: Prayer partners; small groups; two sessions (on phone or in-person) with Shalem staff member
Helpful Discernment Questions as to Whether this Group is for You
Do you find yourself being called to deepen and expand your contemplative leadership in your life and work?
Do you want to bring a contemplative attitude and presence to your work in ways that impact meetings, decisions, and structures?
Would a small group of others who share this particular call be valuable to you for prayer, encouragement and sharing of struggles and celebrations?
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of experience with Shalem or completion of a Shalem extension program
- Commitment to contemplative living embodied in Spirit-led leadership in a particular place, whether a secular or faith setting
- Desire to share this development of alternative leadership with a community committed to the same call
| Place: |
Shalem Library 3025 4th St. NE, Washington, DC, 20017 |
| Leaders: |
Leah Rampy and Patience Robbins |
| Cost: |
$550 |
Leah Rampy is a graduate of Shalem's Personal Spiritual Deepening Program and Deepening Contemplative Leadership Program. She is the Executive Director of Shalem Institute and has led numerous retreats and workshops.
Patience Robbins is currently the director of the Deepening Contemplative Leadership Program and also serves on the staff of Shalem's Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats Program and the Personal Spiritual Deepening Program Leadership Conference. She has been involved with Shalem for over 10 years, a spiritual director for over 20 years and has participated in and led workshops on group spiritual direction for many years.
Registration
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To register by mail, click here to download our Short Program Registration Form (PDF).
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