Seeds of Consciousness Ministry Leadership Program

Unity Leadership Development Program

Candidate Qualities

1. Prayer: At the heart of this ministry and this program is prayer. Candidates must have a prayer consciousness, or be willing to take a class on Unity prayer / meditation to encourage personal daily prayer.

2. Spiritual Maturity: The Leader assumes all responsibilities for the circumstances of his or her life, will to work through any limiting beliefs. There must be a degree of self-awareness with the ability to introspect. The Leader must have his or her life in functional order: ability to pay bills, hold a job, and live responsibly.

3. Service: The position of leader is one of service and humility to the community and the ministry.

4. Commitment. This program lasts for one year. Leaders must be current and active members of our community. Leaders are committed to this program and agree to meet during class times. Outside of class, the Leader agrees to participate in prayer, retreat and discussions. It may be the case that many leaders continue in service beyond their time commitment as we build community in years to come.

5. A Priority Of Spiritual Growth. The willingness and ability to look within first with a priority to one’s own spiritual growth is a must. Primary focus on understanding and applying principle over personality to resolve any issue is understood and agreed upon.

6. Feedback. The Leader must be open and willing to receive feedback as coaching is part of the training and growth of this program.

7. Partnership. A Leader must be willing to collaborate, corroborate and build personal bonds with each another.

8. Willingness To Be In Service With Congregants. Telephone calls, email, and personal connections will be some of the ways in which leaders will reach out to the Unity community.

9. Confidentiality. All personal matters pertaining to other leaders, the Unity community, and the minister will be held in sacred trust.

10. Faith. The Leader must be willing to grow in consciousness and deepen their faith through a personal spiritual practice, applying Truth principles to serve others in community.