Ministry to Ministers
Ministry to Ministers is a program of renewal and enrichment for the generally healthy person. It is designed for women and men seeking personal, spiritual and intellectual growth – persons who are willing to stretch beyond where they are, to expand and broaden their horizons. The program is not intended for those who are suffering severe psychological dysfunction or who have not already addressed possible addictions. We do welcome those who have sought professional assistance to address matters of concern in their lives and feel ready for a program such as this.
Ministry
to Minister Sabbatical Participants may afford themselves A key feature of the Ministry to Ministers Sabbatical Program is its Spiritual Direction component. Each participant is invited to choose a spiritual director after having had opportunity to meet with a select number of highly trained and qualified men and women. The spiritual directors are chosen for their capability to address the needs of the whole person. It is the specific task of the spiritual director to be a personal, spiritual companion throughout the four months and to assist the participant in integrating new awareness and insight into his or her life and spirituality.
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The
Ministry to Ministers Sabbatical Program seeks to serve men
and women who have been
engaged in pastoral ministry for a number of years. The term “pastoral
ministry” is meant to be inclusive rather than exclusive:
people who work with and minister to other people. We presume
that all ministries serving the church and its mission have
pastoral implications. Our complement for each session is twenty-two.
We try to allow for an equal number of women and men, diverse
in age and nationality. The final balance depends on the overall
number of applicants. 
the
opportunity to participate
in an individualized wellness program. Our wellness consultant
will design an individual program to meet your personal needs.
Access to near by St. Mary’s University Athletic Center
is available for a wide array of opportunities from weight
training and rock climbing to tai chi, water aerobics and yoga.
A personal trainer is available at St. Mary’s University
Athletic Center at no additional cost.
Some Sabbatical participants
may discover the need for the services of a licensed counselor
while they are in the program. For those who wish, the
names of competent and respected counselors in the area are provided.
Although it is not included in the cost of the program,
counseling
is another way of taking advantage of an opportunity for
personal growth. Most health insurance plans would cover
the cost of counseling.