Portion of S3 Application

Can you name that group?


d. Briefly describe your group. (15 words maximum)
Six United Methodist pastors from TN seeking to refine vocational leadership through spiritual disciplines.


e. Describe your group’s idea for a collaborative learning project. (75 words maximum)
We will pursue the study and practice of spiritual disciplines through two particular approaches: (1) our Wesleyan heritage of covenant discipleship and (2) the monastic lifestyle (both historic and contemporary).

We will construct a hermitage on property in Arrington, TN to be used for Sabbath retreats.

We will visit at least two monasteries to further explore aspects of the monastic life.

We will attend a conference

f. How does your project address the broad themes of the S3 Project: Sabbath, Study, and Service? (75 words maximum)

Sabbath—
• Practicing silence at hermitage and monasteries
• Recreation of common interest

Study—
Invite speakers to address our focus. Attend a conference on New Monasticism/ Monasticism

Question to Study: What is the possible relationship between a Wesleyan approach to spiritual disciplines and monasticism? How could these practices impact our own leadership?

Service—
Provide programs on Monasticism and Silence to other Pastors who are looking to reconnect to ancient practices of spiritual discipline.