Ministry of Presence Institute

Description

The Ministry of Presence meets people where they are. The Institute provides learning opportunities regardless of religious affiliation, gender, race or orientation. We serve those of all faiths and beliefs.

MPI, being community centric, strives toward excellence in cultural competence and recognizes the expression of spirit through nature and the expressive arts. MPI considers spiritual and emotional enrichment as the energy that drives body, mind and spirit. MPI serves diverse and underserved communities.

The Ministry of Presence Institute is committed to:

• Require high standards for ministerial competence in training and professional programs and services.

• Recognize Ministers of Presence who demonstrate professional depth and breadth in their calling to serve others.

• Build community by building relationships with our members and by being responsive to the their needs. Building relationships are the mortar of our MPI.

• Offer continuing learning and educational opportunities for professional and personal development.

• Cultivate an egalitarian culture of dialogue, transparency and communication.

• Encouraged members to seek peer and professional consultation in order to receive the support so needed for all helpers. Consultation fosters quality care and self learning.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary orientation wherever possible

• Emphasize relational, meaning-based approaches to processes in all areas where possible.

Ministerial competence, community, continuing learning and consultation, give vitality to our mission and deepens our interdisciplinary ministry. The MPI also honors and has signed the Charter for Compassion and walks the talk.

The Ministry of Presence is a program of the Diocese of Chaplaincy Service.