Ministry Program
Ministers of Prayer are qualified to offer spiritually based guidance, counsel and support to individuals, groups, families, and communities regarding issues as diverse as birth, death, marriage, spiritual crisis, and the spiritual dimensions of healing. Ministers can also empower others, through awareness and clarity, to create and experience a state of peaceful well-being in their everyday lives.
Program of Study
The Ministry of Prayer program comprises a global learning
circle that offers two years of instruction. Students attend the virtual
school to complete one module per month, for 22 months.
A module consists of virtual video and audio instruction from a Master
Teacher renowned in the specific area of study; a study group and
student interaction in a chat room; assigned reading; applied practice
exercise; student reflection paper; wisdom from the voice of an Elder
Grandmother; a mentor connection; and dialogue with Jyoti, CSS
Spiritual Director.
In addition, students participate twice a year in a Teaching Seminar in
their geographic area to engage in Maitri Breathwork, and gather for an
end-of-year retreat at Kayumari—a spiritual retreat center in
the Sierra Foothills of California.
Tuition and fees for the full two-year course are $5000 (before April 20) or $5500 (after April 20). Classes begin on May 1 of each year.
Per year, the cost is $2500-$2750, depending on when you apply: Tuition and fees can be paid yearly, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly.
Room and Board for the yearly retreat is $80 per day, due upon check in.
Teaching Seminar (Breathwork) fees depend on the facilitator and the location, and average $160-$200, due upon check in. Transportation expenses and study materials are not included.
Upon acceptance, a $500 deposit fee is required, half of which is refundable in the event of withdrawal.
In order to receive ordination, all tuition and fees due must be paid by the end of the second year.
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