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Now 13 years since I attended
ISL, I continue to carry the events/processes
of ISL with me daily. I most appreciate
the confidence to live spiritually
and connect spiritually in various
dimensions of my life; maintaining
a contemplative attitude in what
at times can be chaotic personal/political/professional
engagements.
Tim Metcalfe, ’89-90,
Manawatu MSC, New Zealand
The unique emphasis on personal
awareness and self-leadership that
is integral to ISL's approach appeals
to all adults who seek further grounding
in spirituality, whether for personal
or professional reasons.
Therefore, the scope of individuals
who will benefit from the program is
broad, including:
Persons in Relationship with Others
- Spiritual Directors
- Pastoral Care Providers
- Social Workers/Counselors/Therapists
- Teachers
- Parents
- Life Coaches/Mentors
- Formation/Vocation Directors
- Body Work/Reiki/Message Therapists
Persons in times of transition
- Career change
- Family change (Empty Nesters)
- Retirement or early retirement
- Midlife priority redirection
Persons active in leadership:
- Persons in Organizations/Communities
- Agency Members and Directors
- Pastors/Parish Priests
- Religious Congregation Members
- Small Business Owners and Employees
- Interfaith Council Members and Leaders
- Boards of Directors
Persons in Groups or on Teams:
- Ministry Team Leaders and their
Teams
- Youth Pastors/Directors
- Staff and leaders within Church/Faith
Communities
- Provincial Councils of Religious
Congregations
- Formation Councils of Religious
Congregations
- Parish/Church Councils/Boards
- Department Heads/Departments
- Support Groups
ISL programs welcome adult
lay men and women, religious and clergy
of all faith traditions; professionals
and non-professionals.
A familiarity with the tradition of Christian mystical spirituality and theology,
as well as depth psychology, is helpful but not at all required.
Diversity among program participants has long been one of the great strengths
and riches of ISL.
The Institute welcomes men and women of any race, color, creed, sexual orientation,
national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities
generally accorded or made available to participants. It does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation
in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other
Institute-administered programs.
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