Shared Commitment & Practices
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The Shalem Society for Contemplative Leadership is a community of Shalem graduates committed to fostering deeper spiritual grounding for self, religious communities and other communal settings, and the world, with the vital help of a contemplative orientation and shared practices.
Components of the Membership Commitment
- A desire to grow by grace in personal communion with God
as revealed in Scripture, realized by Jesus and also known in the lives
of great prophets, mystics and in our own experience.
- Sharing the fruits of this communion by fostering outreach to spiritually hungry people and being in service to God’s shalom in the world
- Cultivating a contemplative orientation - attentive, prayerful discerning and response to God's leadings - in all aspects of life.
Shared Practices
Opening to the Spirit through:
- An underlying intention for presence to God throughout the day
- A personal daily prayer practice
- Regular spiritual direction (individual or group)
- An annual silent retreat (at least 2 days)
Deepening spiritual community and ministry through:
- Praying for other Society members and for spiritual-social vision
- Participating in an ongoing group of contemplatively oriented spiritual leaders
- Attending an annual Shalem event or gathering
- Sharing resources for contemplative leadership
Assisting our corporate Shalem mission by:
- Praying for Shalem staff and programs
- Supporting Shalem materially
- Helping expand the circle of contemplatively grounded leaders