Soul Shepherding Institute Application

Apply for Soul Shepherding Training

We are excited you have chosen to apply for Soul Shepherding Training, either by attending our Institute Retreats or enrolling in one of our Training Programs!

You may use the common application below for any/all of the following programs:

Soul Shepherding Institute
Spiritual Direction Training Program
Coach Training Program

*Please note attendance to the Institute is a requirement for the Spiritual Direction and Coach Training Programs.

After completing the application, you will also need to submit a reference. Please e-mail this link to the person who will be filling
out your reference form. They will be able to fill this out online.

WITHOUT AUTOMATION

Name(Required)

First Last

Birth Date

Sex(Required)

Male

Female

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Cell Phone(Required)

Other Phone (if applicable)

Email(Required)

Best Way to Contact You (please choose one):(Required)

Text Message

Phone Call

Church(Required)

Ministry Position(Required)

Marital Status(Required)

Married

Single

Name of spouse (if married)

Briefly List your Academic/Ministry Education(Required)

Briefly List your Vocational History(Required)

Describe your past and present spiritual journey.(Required)

In what ways are you experiencing Christ’s presence or absence in this season?(Required)

Describe your ministry experience and current ministry context.(Required)

If you have explored your personality type (Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, or other), please share your type(s) and any insights you have found helpful in your life or ministry.(Required)

What is your personal experience with the ministry and resources of Soul Shepherding?(Required)

Briefly describe why you want to attend the Soul Shepherding Institute Retreats.(Required)

QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CERTIFICATE IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PROGRAM (AND OPTIONAL CERTIFICATE IN COACHING PROGRAM)

Our Certificate in Coaching (CC) Program adds an optional 3rd year after the completion of the Certificate in Spiritual Direction (CSD) Program. It includes a fifth bonus Institute Retreat of your choice. Are you interested in possibly adding the CC once you've completed the CSD?(Required)

Yes

Maybe

What is it about the CSD Program that interests you (and CC if interested)?

Why are you interested in becoming a spiritual director (and coach, if interested)?

Describe your experience with spiritual direction and/or coaching. Do you have a spiritual director or coach now?

Describe your personal strengths.

Describe your personal weaknesses.

How do you hope to use this training in your life and ministry?

PHOTO: Please attach a recent picture of yourself. *[Click or drag a file to this area to upload.](Required)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Please indicate where you’ve heard about the Soul Shepherding Institute Retreats and Certificate in Spiritual Direction Program (mark all that apply).(Required)

Soul Talks Podcast

Soul Shepherding Blog

Soul Shepherding Emails

Soul Shepherding Website

Soul Shepherding Book (Which one?)

Soul Shepherding One-Day Retreat

Internet Search (What keywords?)

Facebook

Other Social Media (Which ones?)

Friend/ Pastor (Name?)

Another Ministry (Which one?)

Other (Where?)

Soul Shepherding Book (Which one?)(Required)

Internet Search (What keywords?)(Required)

Other Social Media (Which ones?)(Required)

Friend/ Pastor (Name?)(Required)

Another Ministry (Which one?)(Required)

Other (Where?)(Required)

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

Please obtain TWO references from people who know you well, such as your pastor, ministry supervisor, or a spiritual mentor using the Personal Reference Form online (you can e-mail the link).

PAYMENT POLICY

Certificate in Spiritual Direction (CSD) Program Enrollment Fee:

Upon completion of your application to the CSD Program, if you are accepted, you will be sent an enrollment form for you to complete and required to pay a $100 non-refundable enrollment fee.

Combined Soul Shepherding Institute Retreat (SSI) and CSD Program Fees:

The combined fee for the four SSI Retreats and the CSD Program is $369 per month for 24 months. SSI Retreats: This includes meals and lodging for all four retreats. Attendees are responsible for all travel arrangements to and from the retreats. Alternatively, the fee covers attending the SSI Retreats via Zoom. Because it is valuable for married couples to attend together, we are happy to offer a 25% discount for spouses sharing a room at a retreat. Spouses must also complete an Institute Retreat Application and obtain a reference. CSD Program: Please note, there are additional costs for required spiritual direction sessions, books, and optional private rooms at the retreats.

Optional Combined SSI/CC Program Fees:

The CC Program is an optional third year of training with a fifth SSI retreat of your choice. The combined fee for the fifth SSI retreat and CC Program is $369 per month for an additional 12 months. SSI Retreat: This includes meals and lodging for the fifth Institute Retreat. Attendees are responsible for all travel arrangements to and from the retreat. Alternatively, the fee covers attending the SSI Retreat via Zoom. Please note, you are welcome to re-attend additional Institute Retreats at the regular price of $1,200 each (or $1,100 early-bird). CC Program: Please note, there are additional costs for required coaching sessions, books, and optional private room at the retreat.

To Make a Payment:

To pay you can use our secure page at Pay for Services or mail a check to Soul Shepherding, 4000 Barranca Parkway Suite 250, Irvine, CA, 92604. If you need financial assistance, please contact mark@soulshepherding.org.

COMBINED SSI/CSD OR SSI/CC CANCELLATION POLICY

We have designed our Institute Retreat cancellation policy to be considerate while also respecting the costs incurred by Soul Shepherding. After registering for an Institute Retreat, 30 days or more prior to the start of the retreat you may cancel your registration by emailing jodine@soulshepherding.org. If you cancel 0-29 days prior to the start of a retreat, you will incur a $250 cancellation fee to help defray costs incurred by Soul Shepherding.

MEDIA AND LIABILITY RELEASE

I understand that I will be photographed, recorded or videotaped and I authorize Soul Shepherding, and its agents, to record my appearance and participation in any Soul Shepherding event on videotape, audiotape, film, photograph, or any other medium currently in existence or hereafter created. For valuable consideration received and acknowledged, I grant Soul Shepherding the irrevocable, worldwide right to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, transmit, prepare derivative works from, and exhibit such recordings, and allow others to do the same, in any medium now in existence (e.g., CDs, DVDs, Internet, YouTube, social media, streaming from the Soul Shepherding website, etc.) or hereafter created, in whole or in part, without restrictions or limitation for any purpose that Soul Shepherding deems appropriate. I consent to the use of my name, likeness, voice and biographical material provided by me or developed by Soul Shepherding in connection with such recordings. In the unlikely event of an accident or injury while attending a Soul Shepherding retreat, I release Soul Shepherding and its board members from liability. I am aware that this is a release and indemnification of liability and I sign it on my own free will. I have read and understood the terms of this release and agree that it shall be binding on my heirs and assigns. My signature below affirms that I have read, understood, and agreed to the above Media and Liability Release.

At Soul Shepherding, we are sensitive to the needs of missionaries who serve the persecuted church. If it is not possible to be photographed at our Institute retreats, please indicate that here.

Applicant Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

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