An Initiative for School of the Spirit Alumni

Inside Out Leadership

Who Is It For?

This initiative is for School of the Spirit alum who desire to share in a more Spirit-forming way the contemplative practices they have learned with their faith community. This program is for those who…

  • Lead and care for the souls of others

  • Long to live from deepening reverence of God’s presence

  • Seek to learn how to listen to the voice of God, to one another, and to one’s own soul so that they might discern and do the will of God (Romans 12:2) 

Our Mission

Our mission is to come alongside and amplify, support, and equip the efforts of pastors, ministry leaders, and nonprofit directors to lead in a more collaborative, Spirit-formative way in their leadership settings. We do this in a two-year retreat based cohort. 

Application Process Opens 2026

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED,
CONTACT ANN STARRETTE
AT INFO@DJMNC.ORG 

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Year One:
The Journey Inward

In year one retreats, you’ll focus on your own transformation and spiritual growth. Topics include:

  • Stages of Faith / Soul Assessment

  • Cultivating Spiritual Hunger

  • Rhythms & Rituals for opening ourselves to God’s work within

  • Guard of Heart 

Year Two:
The Journey Outward

In year two, you’ll focus on how Spirit-forming leadership is lived out in your specific context. Topics include:

  • Staying spiritually rooted

  • Spiritual Formation Project launch

  • Spiritual discernment through whollly/holy listening

  • Soul hospitality