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Universal Ministry

Universal ministry in core spirituality involves bringing the message of the ageless wisdom to other through the timeless teaching found in the universal spirituality at the core of all religions and wisdom traditions. In order to do this effectively, universal minsters must be grounded in this principles as they find expression in the various teachings and traditions. They must also strive to put these teachings into practice themselves, admitting their shortcomings and weaknesses when they fail, as all who are not yet perfect at least occasionally do.

The purpose of ministry is to serve the spiritual needs of others. This includes mentoring in core spirituality, as well as performing traditional rites of passage. The essence of ministry is to serve others spiritually. Universal ministers serve universally, recognizing that the Eternal Way is one; yet, every individual's path along this Way is unique.

Calling

The fundamental requirement for ministry is a spiritual calling, or "vocation," as is often said. The call to serve others by ministering to their spiritual needs is an inner calling. It is a personal vocation such that only those called can know to what service they are called. Formation for ministry involves, first, discrimination regarding this calling and, secondly, preparing oneself to meet the challenges this calling presents.

Competence

A spiritual calling alone is generally not a sufficient basis for ministry. Adequate preparation is also necessary. This preparation is ordinarily accomplished through a formation process. An essential aspect of this formation is ascertaining competence. Those who wish to undertake a universal ministry are so ordained. In addition to universal ministry, ordination to sacramental orders in the apostolic lineage of the Jesus tradition is also available for those who are called to it.

Qualifications

Candidates for universal ministry should demonstrate that they are of good character, have a spiritual calling, and be willing to undertake the necessary formation. Ministerial candidates should be prepared to show that they are psychologically stable, emotionally mature, and intellectually astute. They should also be reasonably well educated, but they need not be learned, love and the desire to serve being superior to learning.

Since ministry is a spiritual calling, ministerial candidates should be established on a spiritual path of their own choosing, but one which leads to genuine transcendence. They should be willing to serve others selflessly, and they should also be acquainted with the subjects and disciplines relevant to their proposed ministry.

Formation

Since ministry is based on calling, each person's needs will be determined by their unique calling. Therefore, the formation process is necessarily individual, and previously acquired qualifications need not be repeated. However, all candidates must complete preparation in core spirituality through the seminary. The seminary is a function of Circle School, an activity of Circle of Mysteries.