Formational Prayer Certificate Program Manual
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1 Formational Prayer Certificate Program Manual Table of Contents I. Welcome II. Purpose and Objectives III. Organizational Structure a. personnel b. coordinating advisor/advisee overview IV. Context in Ministry Recommendations a. legal and ethical considerations b. limits and boundaries V. Standards, Requirements, and Costs a. overview b. checklist of certificate requirements c. guidelines for writing reflection papers d. required reading checklist VI. Coordinating Advisor Guidelines a. overview b. twelve face to face contact advising hours c. eight non-contact advising hours d. suggestions for face to face advising time e. coordinating advisor/advisee log of hours f. coordinating advisor forms list VII. Exit Interview VIII. Informed Consent a. file copy b. advisee participant copy 1
2 WELCOME! Welcome to the Certificate in Formational Prayer program. We are pleased you have chosen to embark on this journey with us to learn more about helping wounded people heal. We value your participation in the certificate program. You are beginning a unique experience of focused training in formational prayer. Each event and experience is designed to facilitate ongoing education to impact your healing care ministry. Your completion of the four day Formational Prayer Seminar has laid a solid foundation for you to begin integrating formational prayer into your ministry context. In the Certificate Program, your understanding and implementation of this dynamic healing ministry will be considerably strengthened. In addition, advanced teachings that address the intricacies of deep wounds will greatly enhance your healing gifts and abilities. This Coordinating Advisor/Advisee manual will give you a philosophy of the program, awareness of pertinent ethical issues, and guidance as you complete your requirements. Please do not hesitate to contact your Coordinating Advisor if you have questions concerning the certificate program. We desire to serve you the best we can. God s richest blessings upon you, Donna Thomas Formational Prayer Certificate Program The Institute of Formational Counseling Ashland Theological Seminary 910 Center Street Ashland, OH
3 Purpose and Objectives Purpose The purpose of the certificate program is to offer focused training in formational prayer; equipping Christian caregivers to position wounded people for an encounter with the healing Christ. Objectives The certificate program endeavors to assist the development of Christian caregivers in the following areas: growth in spiritual maturity; increased knowledge of the theory of formational prayer; practical experience in formational prayer; lifelong learning in the areas of formational prayer; learning the principles and protocols in formational prayer. 3
4 Organizational Structure Personnel The Formational Certificate Program is a part of the Institute of Formational Counseling. Dr. Donna Thomas, D.Min., Board Chair of the Formational Prayer Certificate Program, serves under the leadership of Dr. Terry Wardle, D.Min., Director of The Institute of Formational Counseling (IFC). ADVISORY BOARD The Advisory Board of the Formational Prayer Certificate Program exists for the purpose of planning and implementing the Certificate Program requirements, standards, and costs. The Advisory Board is responsible for reviewing all applications submitted for entrance into the Certificate Program and holds the authority to accept or decline any and all applicants. AD HOC COMMITTEE The Ad Hoc Committee was formed to address legal and ethical issues pertinent to Formational Prayer Certificate Program. Advisory Board Donna Thomas, Chair, CP Jeff Franks, Coordinating Advisor Ruth Steinacker, Coordinating Advisor Lynne Lawson, IFC Assistant Director Cynthia Olson, Coordinating Advisor Christopher Cahill, Coordinating Advisor Ad Hoc Ethics Committee Donna Thomas Lee Wetherbee Questions may be directed to Donna Thomas at: dthomas1@ashland.edu 4
5 Coordinating Advisor Overview The Advisory Board assigns each participant (Advisee) who is accepted into the Certificate Program to a Coordinating Advisor. Coordinating Advisors exhibit the following: a certificate in Formational Prayer, spiritual maturity, a good understanding of the Formational Prayer process, experience in integrating formational prayer into a caregiving context, and a commitment to serve at Institute sponsored events. New Coordinating Advisors will be orientated prior to beginning the advising process. Orientation schedules will be made communicated via . All Coordinating Advisors are also strongly encouraged to attend the Formational Prayer Summer Intensive Seminar during the first 2 ½ days. Coordinating Advisors are responsible for documenting their Advisee's progress in fulfilling all requirements of the Certificate Program. A log sheet is provided for this purpose. It is each Advisee s responsibility to inform their Coordinating Advisor as each requirement on the log sheet is completed. The Coordinating Advisor then submits the completed log sheet to the IFC upon completion of all requirements. Along with the log sheet, Coordinating Advisors also document Advisees' completion of the required reading assignments and submit the reading assignment checklist upon successful completion to the IFC. Coordinating Advisors provide eight hours of non-contact advising hours by reading and giving feedback on Advisee reflection papers. Advisees are to send a reflection paper to their Coordinating Advisor within thirty days of attending the related conference or seminar. Reflection papers are to be returned to the Advisee, along with the Coordinating Advisor s feedback. The Coordinating Advisor informs the Institute Office when an Advisee has completed all of the Certificate Program requirements. The Coordinating Advisor is also responsible to submit a one or two page, Final Evaluation, which describes the Advisee s progress during the Certificate Program. Strengths and areas for growth are to be included in this final evaluation. A copy of the Final Evaluation is to be given to the Advisee. To review: 1. Fill out log sheet of requirements and return to Institute office upon completion. 2. Fill out reading check list and return to Institute office upon completion. 3. Write a Final Evaluation including strengths and areas for growth about the participant and give one copy to the participant and send one to the Institute office. 5
6 It is important that all Advisors and Advisees note the following: 1) The Formational Prayer Certificate Program provides valuable exposure and equipping in Formational Prayer. However, it does not necessarily qualify one to become an Advisor for this program. 2) Although the Formational Prayer Certificate Program is closely aligned with the Institute of Formational Counseling and its Seminars, the Advisory Board for the Formational Prayer Certificate Program does not oversee the Formational Prayer Caregiver selection process. Therefore, completing this Certificate Program does not guarantee that an Advisor or Advisee would be invited to also be a Caregiver for the Institute's Formational Prayer Seminars. 3) All requests to become an Advisor for the Formational Prayer Certificate Program will be considered by the Advisory Board, but not all can be honored. The Advisory Board must follow certain steps in order to issue such an invitation, and this often includes entering into a season of discernment before responding to requests of this type. 4) Certificate Program Advisors serve at the invitation and the discretion of the Advisory Board. 6
7 Context in Ministry Recommendations Legal and Ethical Considerations It is recommended that the formational prayer caregiver minister under an identified recognized authority. For example in a private practice, the supervisor may be the person in authority. In a church setting, the senior pastor may be the authority. This person in authority holds the caregiver accountable to providing the best quality care as possible, keeping within the legal and ethical limits of the caregiver s designated title and context in ministry. It is recommended that in the case of payment, the care receiver pays the organization responsible for hiring the caregiver. The organization, in turn, pays the caregiver. The caregiver is responsible for keeping all records of payment for tax purposes. It is recommended that the caregiver adhere to all legal and ethical entities that preside over the caregiver s volunteer ministry or place of employment. This includes church by-laws, state revised codes, and organizational ethical codes, etc. It is recommended that the caregiver makes him or herself available to peer review and ongoing evaluation. It is expected that all formational prayer caregivers will provide informed consent to their care receivers regarding the nature and protocols of formational prayer. It is expected that formational prayer caregivers receiving the Certificate in Formational Prayer do not denote specialization or expertise in the area of formational prayer. It is understood that the certificate is one marking the completion of seminars, study, and practice. It is understood that the certificate does not certify one to do formational prayer or set up a business to do formational prayer as a scope of practice. Limits and Boundaries The certificate program does not provide licensure status under any governing board including state and national boards. The certificate program does not provide a clinical counseling, professional counseling, or social worker designation of caregiving practice. Continuing educational opportunities will be made available at the discretion of the Institute of Formational Counseling. Caregivers that receive the Certificate in Formational Prayer are personally and professionally autonomous of both the Institute of Formational Counseling and Ashland Theological Seminary. Neither the Institute nor the Seminary is responsible for outcomes of care. 7
8 Standards, Requirements, and Costs Overview Standards: Master s degree or greater in a discipline directly related to pastoral care, Christian counseling, or spiritual formation A verifiable association with a local Christian congregation Submit three recommendations Submit an applicant picture (J-Peg or hard copy) Evidence Christian maturity, detailed in a Christian faith narrative submitted in writing. Attended the IFC basic Formational Prayer Seminar, comprising thirty-two hours of instruction and lab. Requirements: Participate in or lead a group of peers using the sixteen week Healing Care Group curriculum, which comprises forty-eight hours of group experience. Attend the Formational Prayer Summer Intensive Training Seminar, which comprises forty-eight hours of training (and includes attendance at the June Formational Prayer Seminar.) Receive twenty-five hours of advising from your Coordinating Advisor and individuals who have extensive experience in Formational Prayer. Serve as a caregiver-in-training at a Formational Prayer Seminar, which comprises twelve hours of face to face formational prayer contact experience. Attend the IFC Advanced Formational Prayer Seminar, comprising thirty-two hours of instruction and lab. Attend a seminar related to the foundational understandings of Formational Prayer, comprising at least fourteen hours of instruction and/or lab; and pre-approved by the Coordinating Advisor. 8
9 Attend a conference on a theme related to healing and prayer or spiritual direction; and pre-approved by your Coordinating Advisor. Read the seven required books listed on page 12 of the Manual. In response to participation in the Healing Care Group, Summer Intensive, caregiver-intraining, 14 hour seminar, and conference experiences, write a reflection paper on each one and submit to the Coordinating Advisor. Guidelines for writing reflection papers are on page 11 of the Manual. Exit Interview Costs: Application Fee $450 Due at the time of application Coordinating Advisor Fee $425 Payment goes directly from the Advisee to the Coordinating Advisor. Advisee then makes contact with the Coordinating Advisor to initiate the Certificate Program process. Program Fee $ 25 Upon receipt of payment, the Institute will provide you with a Certificate in Formational Prayer. (Due on or before exit interview.) Fees listed above do not reflect the cost of attending required events 9
10 Checklist of Certificate Requirements Coordinating Advisor Advisee Date Requirement Attend the Formational Prayer Summer Intensive Experiential Training Seminar for 48 hours of training. Serve as a caregiver-in-training at the Formational Prayer Seminar for 12 hours face to face formational prayer contact experience. Participate in or lead a group of peers in the sixteen week Healing Care Groups curriculum for 48 hours of group experience. Receive twenty-five advising hours from Coordinating Advisor and other individuals who have extensive training in Formational Prayer. Attend the Advanced Formational Prayer Seminar for 32 hours of instruction and lab. Attend a seminar related to the foundational understandings of Formational Prayer, consisting of at least 14 hours of instruction and/or lab, and pre-approved by the Coordinating Advisor. Attend a conference or seminar on a theme related to healing and prayer or spiritual direction, and pre-approved by the Coordinating Advisor. Read the 7 required books. They are listed on page 12 of the Manual. In response to participation in the following: the Healing Care Group, Summer Intensive, Caregiver in Training, 14 hour Seminar, and related conference; the Advisee writes and submits a reflection paper on each experience to the Coordinating Advisor. Guidelines for writing these 5 reflection papers are included on page 11 of the Manual. Exit interview completed. Fees paid: Application Fee $450 Coordinating Advisor Fee $425 Certificate Fee $25 Completion: All requirements have been completed. Coordinating Advisor submits checklist to IFC. Signature of Coordinating Advisor: Date: 10
11 Guidelines for Writing Reflection Papers Write a reflection paper for each of the following experiences (total 5 papers): Summer Intensive Caregiver in Training Experience in the 16 week Healing Care Group Seminar, pre-approved by Coordinating Advisor 14 hours of instruction and/or lab related to Formational Prayer foundations Conference, pre-approved by Coordinating Advisor theme related to healing and prayer or spiritual direction Write between two and three pages, double-spaced. Include highlights of your experience such as: Moments when you sensed God s presence God s healing work in your life and the life of others Important concepts which were particularly helpful Areas of spiritual growth and areas in need of growth Submit reflection papers to Coordinating Advisor when completed. Coordinating advisors provide feedback on reflection papers and send them back to the advisee. 11
12 Required Reading List Checklist Date Completed Books by Terry Wardle Healing Care Healing Prayer Wounded Draw Close to the Fire Helping Others on the Journey Strong Winds Crashing Waves Christianity with Power by Chuck Kraft Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence Submit this form to Coordinating Advisor when completed. 12
13 Coordinating Advisor/Advising Guidelines Overview Each Advisee receives a total of twenty-five advising hours. Seventeen advising hours are face to face with an Advisor, either the Coordinating Advisor or another individual who has been extensively trained in Formational Prayer. Some of the hours with the Coordinating Advisor may be by phone. Eight advising hours are dedicated to reviewing and giving feedback on Advisee reflection papers. Advising hours will be divided between the Coordinating Advisor, Formational Prayer Summer Intensive Training Seminar Facilitators and Instructors, and Formational Prayer caregivers who work with the caregiver-in-training hours. Seventeen Face to Face Contact Hours Two hours of advising are to be provided by the Coordinating Advisor, or another highly trained individual, during the Formational Prayer Summer Intensive Training Seminar. The Coordinating Advisor and Advisee are responsible for scheduling this time. Eight hours of advising are to be provided by the Coordinating Advisor over the course of the Advisee s participation in the Certificate Program. The Coordinating Advisor and Advisee are responsible for scheduling this time. Four hours of advising are to be provided by the Small Group Facilitators during the Formational Prayer Summer Intensive Training Seminar's lab experiences. Two hours of advising are to be provided by the Small Group Caregiver at the Formational Prayer Seminar during the caregiver-in-training experience. One hour of advising time will be given for the Ethics Lecture during the Formational Prayer Summer Intensive Training Seminar. 13
14 Eight Non-Contact Advising Hours The Coordinating Advisor is responsible to log all non-contact advising hours. The Coordinating Advisor is responsible to log the advising hours of face-to face contact provided both during the Summer Intensive and over the course of the Advisee's participation in the Certificate Program. The Coordinating Advisor documents all Advisee requirements through the log sheet. The Coordinating Advisor reads and gives feedback on all the Advisee's written reflection papers. The Coordinating Advisor writes a written evaluation about the progress of the Advisee. The Coordinating Advisor informs the Institute office when the Advisee has completed all requirements. Suggestions for Face to Face Advising Hours The following are meant to stimulate thought and should not be seen as exhaustive in scope. Inquire about the Advisee's identity in Christ.... What is the Advisee working on? How and at does she hear or sense from God? How does she usually respond... or not respond? Where is the Advisee in his life and ministry journey? What does he need? How is he practicing God s presence? What is the Advisee doing for self-care? Process the Advisee's experiences in Certificate Program. Answer questions about Formational Prayer and caregiving in general. Process reading assignments, seminars, conferences. 14
15 Coordinating Advisor/Advising Log of Hours Advisee Name Advisor Name Event Date # of Hours Advisor's Name Completed Summer Intensive Certificate Program Summer Intensive Labs Caregiverin- Training Ethics Lecture Non-Contact Advising Hours How to use this form- The Coordinating Advisor is the person responsible for filling out this form and turning it into the IFC when completed. The Coordinating Advisor needs to confirm with Advisee when face to face and non-contact advising hours are completed in on-site events. Refer to the Coordinating Advisor/Advising Guidelines on pages 13 and 14 of this Manual for a complete explanation of the breakdown of total advising hours required. 15
16 Coordinating Advisor Forms List The following forms are to be turned in to IFC by the Coordinating Advisor upon the Advisee's completion of all Certificate Program requirements. 1) Checklist of Certificate requirements (page 10) 2) Required Reading List Checklist (page 12) 3) Coordinating Advisor/Advising Log of Hours (page 15) 4) Informed Consent File Copy (page 18) 5) Written Evaluation of Advisee (see last paragraph on page 5) 16
17 Exit Interview The exit interview will be done by a member of the Certificate in Formational Prayer board. When the advisee has completed all requirements, the board member will telephone him or her. The conversation will be guided by the following questions below. The purpose is two-fold: 1) to give the advisee a chance to articulate his or her experience in the certificate program and 2) to receive feedback for the board to consider strengths and areas to address of the certificate program. Name and Date: Prayer Tell me about your experience. Highlights? Difficulties? In what ways have you grown spiritually through this process? What areas has God revealed to you that need personal attention? What is your context of ministry? In what areas do you feel you are specifically limited? To whom are you accountable? In what ways? In what ways has your Coordinating Advisor been helpful? What challenges have you faced with him or her? 17
18 Informed Consent File Copy I have read and understand to the best of my ability each document in this manual. I accept the requirements and guidelines outlined in this manual. I understand that the Formational Prayer Certificate Program exists for the purpose of focused training in Formational Prayer. I understand that the certificate designates only the completion of training in Formational Prayer. Signed and Witnessed on this date: Advisee: Coordinating Advisor: 18
19 Informed Consent Advisee Participant Copy I have read and understand to the best of my ability each document in this manual. I accept the requirements and guidelines outlined in this manual. I understand that the Formational Prayer Certificate Program exists for the purpose of focused training in Formational Prayer. I understand that the certificate designates only the completion of training in Formational Prayer. Signed and Witnessed on this date: Advisee: Coordinating Advisor: 19
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