Strengthening Our Souls

“I notice myself more attentive to God's voice as I engage with my children in my home and my interactions in the office/ministry. I could easily recommend this course to both my Catholic and Protestant friends, with no reservations. The course provides solid and Scriptural reasoning for why we need to "care for our souls" to *truly* serve Jesus.”

Christine Chen

| Medical Ambassadors International

“This experience impacted my spiritual health as a whole. I think I prioritize my soul care more and thus many of my areas of life flourished. How I did ministry, my energy level at home, my intimacy with God, my care for my physical body. I feel like I'm working with God, not just for God. Doing it with a cohort from my workplace really helped a lot. I also feel like I have more vision and a plan for my soul care.”

Desmond Watts

International Students Ministry | Power to Change

“I was surprised by how transformative the experience was. It helped me put into words the tension I have felt for years, in how to balance my output vs input and also see what kind of practices I need to be engaging in to be at a place of flourishing. I personally think all non-profit staff should be required to go through this; to process it together with a cohort was so helpful.”

Peggy Porter

University Ministry | Power to Change

“ A very important perspective-setting journey that will impact the rest of your life! I already love solitude and spending time with God in prayer, so this encouraged me to let go of other things to do just that. I am more relaxed about my daily schedule, trying to let God lead.”

Karen Woodard

Mentor | FamilyLife

I loved my time with this course. It surprised me how far each session could go. I took my time to savor and go slowly through the material, and it stretched far. I am more in tune with the Spirit of God. I developed habits of morning prayer walks and evening examen. Strengthening Our Souls was good for my soul. I savored the experience, and God used it to speak to me to lead me to better paths.

Daniel Miller

Senior Pastor | Meridian Church of God

"I absolutely recommend this experience. I think this content is vital for all church leaders. If you wait until you feel a need for it, it’s probably too late. The rediscovery of these ancient practices is a gift to the Church of today."

Annette Roux

Lead Spiritual Formation Pastor | 12Stone Church

Session 1: The Soul Drives Everything. If the word for “soul” and “life” used throughout the New Testament is interchangeable, we begin to understand the relationship between them. Throughout scripture, when ‘life’ is present, ‘soul’ is present. If everything in our lives is connected to our souls, then what does that tell us about the importance of caring for our souls?

Session 2: Soul & Speed - How do we save our souls from burnout? What lifeline can we hang on to as we move from burnout to balancing speed and soul? Soul & Speed identifies the four zones leaders will experience on their journey, what it means to live at ‘Godspeed’, and why we need to pay attention to signs of burnout.

Session 3: The Power of Relationships - What can we learn from the oldest living trees on the planet, the ones that have withstood earthquakes, firestorms, and drought? How can we thrive in the middle of our pain and uncertainty? The Power of Relationships is an invitation for you to share your own story, and lay the groundwork for understanding how to be wholly integrated with God, self, and others.

Session 4: Returning to Joy - How does trauma impact the soul? We'll explore ways to give authentic voice to what’s hard and difficult. We are invited to learn how to lament from the psalms. How can we begin to see beauty in desolation and take steps toward new dimensions of healing and transformation?

Session 5: Restoring Life - God cares about every dimension of our lives and wants us to flourish and thrive. Christian circles often discuss what we have been “saved from,” but have you considered what you have been “saved for”? This session highlights five dimensions of our human experience to better understand human flourishing and invites us into the significance of moving toward ‘Shalom Shalom’, perfect peace.

Session 6: Rest is a Weapon - Rest, as a strategic priority, can help us regain strength. How can you live and lead from a place of rest? Scripture reveals patterns of Sabbath, stillness, Sabbatical, slowing, solitude, and silence. This final session’s invitation to rest may be the hardest, but it is an invitation to reconnect with the rhythms of God’s kingdom.

Meet Your Guide:

Mindy Caliguire, Founder of Soul Care

“Prioritizing soul care, even in the midst of life’s demands, has transformed everything for me. Burnout, exhaustion, and isolation are no longer the final word. It’s possible to restore a life-giving connection to God, yourself, and others, and discover new energy for the roles you carry.

This course provides the foundation you need rationale and tools to cultivate a life anchored in soul health, so you can meet life’s challenges from a place of fullness rather than depletion."

What happens after I pay?

This course is housed inside the Soul Care Collective, where all of our courses, conversations, and events are housed. You can access the Soul Care Collective from a desktop or mobile device.

Once you pay, you will either be prompted to create a free account within the Soul Care Collective, or, if you are already a member, Strengthening Our Souls will appear on the left column of the Collective, ready to begin. There will be an introduction video and an initial Soul Health Assessment for you to take. Each topic of the course has its own module, which you can either do week-by-week or at whatever pace you’d like.

What if I'm too busy?

We designed Strengthening our Souls to work in tight schedules, even for busy leaders. The goal of this course is to get the tools and practices needed to stay above water and thrive in the demands of work. As little as an hour per week would still be a great start to learn these practices and make space to connect with God. Especially when you're too busy to care for your soul...we're here to help that change.

Can I do this course with my team/staff?

Yes! Strengthening Our Souls is designed to be work for both individuals and groups/cohorts.. Set a start date, and plan to meet together weekly either in-person or over zoom to share and learn from each other. We can give you a facilitator’s guide to use if desired.

Can I give this course as a gift?

Reach out to us with the 'Contact Us' button and request to give this course as a gift! We will walk you through it, and will just need the email address of the recipient.

What else are people saying about the course?

“I was surprised at how engaging the videos were. The environment was BEAUTIFUL."

“It changed the way I show up in the world for myself and others.”

"I learned the importance of taking even just a short time each day for myself.”

“I would encourage others to take part in this experience. It's engaging and
easy to accomplish on a weekly basis.”

“The spiritual practices were so great. My spiritual Director was so encouraging and wise. She asked such great questions!”

“This soul care experience is so simple, yet transformative. It is refreshing! Thank you so much for helping us take care of our own souls. God bless you!”

“This was so helpful and freeing. It was time well invested. I am so glad that I took the time for this journey!”

Strengthening Our Souls

Whether you realize it or not, your soul is driving everything you do.

Take new steps to discover the life you are called to lead.

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