Curriculum and Themes

The IMP Certificate Program is shaped by a living curriculum that integrates theory, practice, reflection, and real-world application. Rather than following a fixed sequence of content, the curriculum evolves in response to the developmental needs of participants and the ministry contexts they serve.

Themes are organized by term to provide orientation, while allowing flexibility for inquiry, dialogue, and emergent learning.

Term 1: Foundations of Integral Ministry Practice

This term establishes shared language, developmental awareness, and foundational practices for Integral Ministry.

• Implementation Process Map — a framework and timeline for transitioning to Integral Ministry

• Reinventing Ministry — exploring the evolution of organizations through developmental stages

• Obstacles to development and cultural evolution

• Evolutionary Purpose as an organizing principle

• Translational vs. transformational teachings and practices

• Institutionalizing shadow work through the Quantum Living Process

• Aware-apy — applying the Quantum Living Process in spiritual counseling

• Quantum Living Process for groups and teams

• SpiritGroups as vehicles for leadership development and purpose fulfillment

  Guest contributors may include voices such as Ken Wilber and Mendhi Audlin.

Term 2: Awakening the Beloved Community

This term focuses on culture, belonging, governance, and the relational heart of Integral Ministry Practice.

• Integral Welcoming System

• The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership

• Cultivating “above the line” leadership behavior

• The Beloved Community as the heart of Integral Ministry Practice

  Guest contributors may include voices such as Dr. Jim Lockard and Cindy Wigglesworth.