Day Trainings

These sessions are held at different locations within the Diocese of Kalamazoo.   These are typically 6 hour long sessions that provide both spritual and intellectual formation for participants.

Introduction to Missionary Discipleship:

This training gives an introduction to what it means to be a missionary disciple.  We will explore the history of discipleship in the church throughout her existence.  Participants will seek to understand their individual relationship with Jesus and His Church. They will learn how to share their story and learn to pray with others.  They will explore what true hospitality means.  They will discover ways to strenghthen and encourage their relationship with God and how to keep a strong prayer life going.  The presentation will be given by Deacon Keith Strohm from M3 Ministries.

Called and Gifted:

This training will explore the charisms that are given by God to every individual.  The process will assist those wanting to work with the Church in discovering what Charisms they have and how they might be able to be used for the greater glory of God.  More information about Called and Gifted can be found at https://siena.org/called-gifted.

Art of Accompaniment:

This training brings in Burning Hearts Disciples who will be adapting their two day training for the purposes of this Institute.  "The Burning Hearts Accompaniment Training focuses on assisting you in providing encouragement and accountability, finding resources, and facilitating discussions that help others grow in relationship with Christ and His Church." More information about this training and about Burning Hearts Disciples can be found at: Burning Hearts Disciples

Discerning Spirits (Ignatian Sprituality):

This training brings in Elizabeth Gengle to walk participants through the Ignatian rules for discerning spirits.  It will assist those attending in understanding where they are before God, where they are going, how to discern God's will in their own lives, how to discern God in other peoples lives.  This session will assist in strengthening a relationship with God, and recognizing temptations and how to overcome them.