Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats
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Transforming Community
Are you called or want to test a call to lead contemplative prayer groups and retreats?
Are you willing to maintain a personal spiritual practice?
Do you want to learn from the Christian contemplative tradition and the wisdom of other traditions?
"Participation in this program has been one of the most significant experiences in my spiritual journey and my pastoral ministry."
Dennis Adams
Class of 2005
Today people are increasingly seeking spiritual groups and retreats, searching for community, meaning and ways of touching the Living Presence of God. Shalem's Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats: Transforming Community is designed to equip, encourage and support those called to lead such groups and retreats.
Authentic spiritual leadership is greatly needed. This program provides resources for leadership of both short and long-term contemplative groups and retreats and attracts a mix of men and women from a variety of professions and faith traditions. Shalem's Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups & Retreats Program offers an ecumenical program combining extensive academic reading and reflection with experiential support. Its two residencies include seminars interwoven with participant-led prayer groups and retreat experience. The residencies provide opportunities for learning about contemplative leadership, forming spiritual community and experiencing God in prayer. Always, the focus is on deepening communion with God, contemplative awareness of God's presence, and an openness to the leadership of the Spirit.
For more details about the program including at-home work, residency topics, peer groups and other program components, you can download a detailed program brochure (PDF) here.
If you would like to apply for this program, contact Christine Jeffrey This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it the Program Registrar at 301-897-7334 or download the application form (PDF) now.