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Information Brochure
The Samaritan Institute
at Sunshine Cathedral

Divine Science Statement of Being:

God is all, both invisible and visible. One Presence, One Mind, One
Power is all. This One that is all is perfect life, perfect love, and perfect
substance. [We are] the individualized expression of God and [are] ever
one with this perfect life, perfect love, and perfect substance.

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CONTENTS
History3
Memberships6
Practitioner Training7
Diaconal Training7
Degree Programs7
Courses9-10
Advisory Council10
Faculty10-11
Divine Science Minister Training Program11-12
Fees12
Ordination & Certification Tracks13

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The Samaritan Institute

at Sunshine Cathedral

Church of the Holy Spirit MCC was founded in Fort Lauderdale in

1971. Eventually, the church bought property on 2nd Court, and later
purchased another building on SW 27th Street, in time changing its name
to the Sunshine Cathedral. Another property was finally purchased and
in 2001 the Sunshine Cathedral moved to its current location in Fort
Lauderdale on SW 9th Ave. After taking residence in the new facility, the
Cathedral started a new religious education program called Light
University.
Light University offered religious education classes as well as
classes in the arts, fitness, languages, and LU became the venue for
training Cathedral deacons.
Academic Deans of Light University were: Rev. Gay Lynn
Williamson-Grigas, M.A. (Unity minister), Rev. Keith Riddle, D.Min.
(Presbyterian minister), Rev. Ronald Maguire (a public school teacher
who had been ordained by a local, independent ministry), Chris
MacLellan (a Roman Catholic seminarian), and Rev. Robert Griffin,
D.Min. (an MCC minister). Rev. Griffin eventually took the title Director
of Religious Education, and as such continued as the de facto Academic
Dean of Light University. Rev. Michael Diaz, M.Div. (MCC minister)
followed Rev. Griffin as the Director of Religious Education, and as such,
the de facto Academic Dean of Light U.
Under Rev. Robert Griffins leadership, Light University became
authorized by the state of Florida to award religious degrees. The first
degrees granted were the Associate of Applied Religious Studies
(A.A.R.S.), the Bachelor of Theological Studies (B.T.S.), the Master of
Religious Studies (M.R.S.), and the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
(D.H.L.).
In order to continue improving the quality of education, Light U.
stopped offering degrees in 2009 and offered instead Certificate and
Diploma programs. In 2010, LU reinstituted its degree programs.
In 2010 Light University changed its name to The Samaritan
Institute at Sunshine Cathedral with Rev. Michael Diaz serving as its
new Director of Academic Programs (formerly the Academic Dean
position). In 2011, the Chancellor, Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins, became the
Acting Director of Academic Programs. In 2014 Dr. Watkins took the title
of Dean of the Institute.

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The programs offered by the re-organized and re-named

religious education school (now known as The Samaritan Institute at
Sunshine Cathedral) were the A.A.R.S., the B.T.S., the M.R.S. In 2014 the
M.R.S. was changed to M.T.S. (Master of Theological Studies) and the
A.A.R.S. was discontinued. In 2016 the degree offerings were changed
once again. The degrees the Institute offers are now the Bachelor of
Ministry (B.Min.), the Master of Religious Studies (M.R.S.), the Master of
Religious Education (M.R.E.), and the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.). The
honorary degree that may be offered is the Doctor of Humane Letters
(D.H.L.).
TSI educational programs are meant to train and equip Sunshine
Cathedral deacons, Divine Science practitioners, Divine Science
ministers, as well as to provide religious education to the laity, offer
continuing education for clergy, and allow adults to study religion for
personal enrichment. Other ordination tracks are explained on page 13.

Why the Name Samaritan?

The denomination known as Metropolitan Community

Churches was founded in Los Angeles in 1968 (several months
before the Stonewall Riots in New York) by a de-frocked
Pentecostal minister, Rev. Troy D. Perry. MCC was started by and
for LGBT persons and their allies. As MCC grew into a
multinational organization of congregations, it obviously became
increasingly structured to meet the developmental needs of the new
denomination. One of the institutional needs was training for gayfriendly and gay sensitive clergy. MCCs own ministerial training
school was born.
The MCC ministerial school went through a variety of
names, but finally became known simply and powerfully as
Samaritan College. The biblical parable of the Good Samaritan
shows Jesus insisting that the person of spiritual integrity will love
his or her neighbor and will realize that All People are his or her
neighbors!
In the story of the Good Samaritan, a traveler is attacked
and robbed. Religious people (relying on narrow interpretations of
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scriptural texts) refused to give aid or comfort to a man who had

been left for dead. But a Samaritan (a person who many of the
original hearers of the story would have had a profound prejudice
against) shows compassion to the person in need and saves his life.
Who was neighborly in the story? Not the self-righteous, hyperreligious types, but the one who (even though a victim of prejudice
himself) simply showed kindness to his fellow human-being. What
a powerful story for same-gender loving and gender variant
people! What a perfect name for the MCC clergy training school.
Eventually, Samaritan moved its headquarters from
California to Texas. It changed its name to Samaritan Institute for
Religious Studies and was part of a consortium of three Samaritan
schoolsSIRS in the United States, Australian Samaritan
Education, and Samaritan College in Europe.
As more and more seminaries started allowing gays and
lesbians to matriculate, fewer students enrolled in Samaritan.
Finally, the school was closed and MCC students were required to
go to older, more established seminaries. But before seminaries
welcomed LGBT students, MCC had a commitment to liberating
education and it offered that education through Samaritan
College/Institute.
When it came time for Light University to change its name,
the leaders of LU decided that it would pay tribute to MCCs
educational legacy by adopting the erstwhile ministerial schools
name: Samaritan.
So, as something new, and while being very grateful for the
pioneering efforts of those who paved the way in MCCs early
days, Sunshine Cathedrals religious education school is now
known as The Samaritan Institute at Sunshine Cathedral.
In 2014 The Samaritan Institute was approved by the Board
of Directors of the Divine Science Federation International as a
Divine Science ministerial school, one of only three currently
approved by DSFI.
Metaphysically, the good Samaritan is Christ in you, the
hope of gloryThe parable of the good Samaritan teaches that the
body is being robbed of its life by ignorant, lawless thoughts, and
that that life will be restored by Christ if we exercisehealing
love [Charles Fillmore, Metaphysical Bible Dictionary].
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It was decided that the parable of the Good Samaritan

remains relevant and appropriate for the healing, uplifting teaching
of Divine Science and New Thought. The Good Samaritan
remains a symbol of the life-giving power of love shared, of the
common person allowing the Inward Light to shine to bless and
heal others. And so, we remain The Samaritan Institute.
In 2014, Sunshine Cathedral & The Samaritan Institute
became organizational members of the Divine Science Federation
International. In 2016, Sunshine Cathedral also became a partner
organization of the Global Justice Institute and joined the
International Council of Community Churches. Former
affiliations include the International New Thought Alliance and the
Center for Progressive Christianity.
Sunshine Cathedral is a post-denominational and transdenominational church teaching the Omnipresence of divine Love,
the sacred value of all people, and the power of positive thinking
and affirmative prayer. The Samaritan Institute remains the
educational arm of the Sunshine Cathedral.

Memberships:

TSI is the educational arm of *Sunshine Cathedral.

TSI is approved by the State of Florida to grant religious degrees.
TSI is recognized by the Divine Science Federation International as a
Divine Science ministerial school.

*Sunshine Cathedral is a member of the Divine Science Federation International, the

Global Justice Institute, the International Council of Community Churches, and
Metropolitan Community Churches. Sunshine Cathedral participates in MMBB (the
American Baptist Pension Plan), and is a supporter of The Religious Institute (a faith
based sexuality education center). Sunshine Cathedral has its own 501c3 status.

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The Samaritan Institute (TSI) Degrees

D.Sc.P., B.Min., M.R.S., M.R.E., D.D.
Honorary doctorates (D.H.L.) may be awarded when warranted.

DScP.Divine Science Practitioner

(19 credits, see Divine

Science Ministry Requirements)

Sunshine Cathedral Diaconal Training (B.Min. or M.R.S.)

Those wishing to be ordained to the diaconate must complete a
Samaritan Institute degree, either the B.Min. or the M.R.S. Classes
are open to everyone but only those preapproved for diaconal
training can apply the courses toward diaconal training
requirements. Only Sunshine Cathedral members are eligible for the
diaconal training program.

B.Min.Bachelor of Ministry (120 credits)

A prospective student will submit a resume and spiritual biography
detailing professional training and experience, religious and spiritual
study, courses taken (religious and non-religious), certifications,
professional licenses, attendance at conferences, Continuing
Education Units (CEUs), and relevant memberships. The biography
and resume will be evaluated and credits awarded for prior learning.
The remaining credits needed for the B.Min. will be earned by taking
TSI courses. At least 30 credits must be for religious study.
Coursework should demonstrate critical thinking and good
communication skills. If the degree is meant to fulfill Divine Science
requirements, it must include specific coursework in Divine Science
and New Thought spirituality (see Divine Science Ministry
Requirements).

M.R.S.Master of Religious Studies (30 credits)

All credits for the M.R.S. must be from coursework and at least 15 of
the 30 credits must be from TSI courses. A prospective M.R.S.
student must hold a baccalaureate degree in any subject from an
appropriately accredited institution or a school that is TSI *approved.
If the degree is meant to fulfill Divine Science requirements, it must
include specific coursework in Divine Science and New Thought
spirituality (see Divine Science Ministry Requirements).

M.R.E.Master of Religious Education (30 credits)

The M.R.E. is a specialist degree offered to those whose studies
include a specialized concentration. An example of an M.R.E.
concentration might be Music Ministry, Drama, A Course in
Miracles, Interfaith Ministry, or Spiritual Direction. Courses can be
taken from TSI as well as from other approved schools and training

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programs. The M.R.E. candidate will have teaching experience

(school, church, or work place training).

D.D.Doctor of Divinity (60 credits)

Ministry experience6 credits
TSI coursework24 credits (up to 6 credits can be from a
completed TSI M.R.S. or M.R.E. degree)
Coursework from TSI or other approved institutions (not part of a
completed degree)12 credits
Thesis or creative project18 credits
A prospective D.D. student must hold an earned Masters degree
in a religious field from an approved institution.
*Approved schools: TSI recognizes any school that is accredited by one of 9
agencies. Approved schools not accredited by one of the 9 agencies include The
Unity Institute, Centers for Spiritual Living, College of Divine Metaphysics, University
of Metaphysics, The Episcopal Churchs Education for Ministry program, MCCs Lay
Certificate program, United Divine Science Ministerial School, Divine Science School,
The Emerson Institute, Johnnie Colemon Institute/Seminary, Graduate Theological
Foundation, American Institute of Holistic Theology, All Faiths Seminary, One Spirit
Seminary, and The New Seminary. Other schools are recognized by TSI on a case by
case basis.
The 9 accrediting agencies that TSI recognizes are: Middles States Association, New
England Asso., North Central Asso., Northwest Asso., Western Asso., Southern
Asso., Distance Education & Training Council (DETC), the Association of Theological
Schools in the US & Canada (ATS), and the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools & Colleges.

The Samaritan Institute offers:

Classes for personal enrichment & personal growth

Evening, correspondence, and online courses leading to degrees

Film showings
Panel Discussions

Publications (a monthly devotional magazine and informational booklets)

Public Lectures

Religious Education Workshops

Study Groups
Spiritual Retreats

Theological conferences
Lay Ministry Training

Diaconal Training for Sunshine Cathedral

Divine Science Practitioner & Ministerial Training
With SunCast Productions, religious education media programming for
the Internet

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TSI Supports and Promotes:

The Sunshine Cathedral speaker series

The Sunshine Cathedral Performing Arts Series

Life-long learning

Distance Education Courses

Many courses are offered on campus. In addition to on-site courses, TSI
offers webinar/online courses (OL), correspondence/self-paced courses
(SP), and independent study courses (IS). Retreats and conferences (R) are
open to distance and local students alike. The distance education courses
we offer are listed below. More courses will be added over time.
Bible
Allegorical Interpretation of the Bible 2 (SP)
Revelation in Context 2 (SP)
Song of Songs 2 (SP)
The Apostle Paul: Friend or Foe? 2 (SP)
The Bible & Homosexuality 2 (SP)
The Hidden Power of the Bible 2 (SP)
Understanding the Bible 1 (IS)
Historical Studies
A Peoples History of Christianity 1 (IS)
Friends in High Places 1 (IS)
The History of New Thought 1 (IS)
Remedial Christianity 2 (SP)Can also be taken for R/TS credit
Practical Ministry
Divine Science Practitioner Course 6 (IS/OL)
Human Sexuality 2 (SP)
Leadership Studies 4 (IS/OL/R)
Religious & Theological Studies
Comparative Teachings of Buddha, Jesus, & Lao Tzu 2 (SP)
Gospel of Thomas 2 (SP)
Living the Questions 1 (IS)
Progressive Christianity 2 (SP)
Remedial Christianity 2 (SP)Can also be taken for HS credit
Spirituality Studies
Affirmative Prayer 2 (SP)
Basic Ideas of the Science of Mind 2 (SP)
Centering Prayer & Meditation 2 (SP)
Happiness Now 2 (SP)
Intro to A Course in Miracles 2 (SP)
Intro to New Thought Spirituality 2 (SP)
Keep A True Lent 2 (SP)
Mind Power & Positive Prayer 2 (SP)

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Studies in Spiritual Living (Divine Science Foundational Course) 3 (SP)

Teach Us to Pray 2 (SP)
The Art of Being Yourself -2 (SP)
The Power is Within You 2 (SP)

TSIs Advisory Council

Rev. Durrell Watkins, M.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Rev. Robert Griffin, M.Div., D.Min.
Rev. Cindy Lippert, M.R.E.
Rev. Kevin Tisdol, M.A. candidate
Deacon Margarita Rodriguez, M.R.S.

Faculty:
Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins MCC, Divine Science
B.A., Henderson State University; M.A., Goddard College; M.Div., Union
Theological Seminary; D.Min., Episcopal Divinity School
Reiki Master Certificate, Hagerstown Community College;
Certificate of Achievement & Fellowship, College of Divine Metaphysics;
Certificate in Church Management, Villanova University
(Senior Minister, Sunshine Cathedral; Dean, The Samaritan Institute)

Rev. Dr. Robert Griffin Baptist, MCC

M.Div., Episcopal Divinity School; D.Min., Florida Center for Theological
Studies
Fellow, Rockwall Institute;
Certificate in Church Management, Villanova University
Rev. Anne Atwell - MCC
B.S., Florida Atlantic University; M.Div., St. Thomas University; currently
enrolled in the D.Min. program at the Episcopal Divinity School
Rev. Cindy Lippert Divine Science, Unity
graduate, United Divine Science Ministerial School; graduate, The Unity Institutes
Field Licensing program; B.T.S., The Samaritan Institute; M.R.E., ibid.
Deacon Ed Huckemeyer Sunshine Cathedral
Deacon Ed has earned three Masters degrees (including the M.R.S. from TSI)
and the Doctor of Divinity degree (completed, not yet conferred, also from TSI).
Rev. Lynda Pantoja Divine Science
Sunshine Cathedral Board member, B.S., University of Puerto Rico; D.Sc.P.,
TSI, M.R.S., The Samaritan Institute; additional studies, The Unity Institute
(SEE program)
Rev. Margarita Rodriguez Divine Science
B.A., Kings College; graduate studies, Florida Center for Theological Studies;
Certificate in Spiritual Formation, St. Thomas University; DScP, TSI; M.R.S.,
The Samaritan Institute

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Rev. Nancy Davis Interfaith

Nancy is a retired therapist, and a graduate of All Faiths Seminary (Interfaith
with a specialization in A Course in Miracles).
Rev. Dr. Tim Stewart Divine Science
graduate, United Divine Science Ministerial School
Rev. Dr. Will Mercer Divine Science
M.R.S. & D.D, The Samaritan Institute; Rev. Will also holds a law degree (J.D.)
and is a graduate of both Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary and the
United Divine Science Ministerial School.

The Samaritan Institute Divine Science

Ministry Requirements

Pre-Requisites (13 credits):

Studies in Spiritual Living (Divine Science: Its Principle & Practice) - 3
Intro to A Course in Miracles or Spiritual Psychology - 2
Centering Prayer & Meditation - 2
a New Thought elective - 2
Allegorical Interpretation of the Bible or The Hidden Power of the Bible 2
a Bible elective - 2
Practitioner Course (6 credits):
Once the Six foundational courses (pre-reqs) are completed, then the
student takes the Practitioner Practicum Course, which includes reading
ten books, keeping a journal, sharing personal demonstrations, having
at least two people verify that the students prayer work has benefited
them, writing brief papers, and signing a Practitioners Code of Conduct.
Practitioner Practicum Required Reading includes:
The Magic of Believing (Bristol)
The Divine Science Way (Gregg)
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (Murphy)
The Spiritual Laws of Prosperity (Gaines)
Faith & Works (Zagat)
Ask & It is Given (Abraham-Hicks)
What Would Buddha Do? (Metcalf)
The Science of Infinite Spirit & the Christ Method of Healing (Cramer)
The Power of Silence (Dresser)
Treat, Treat & Move Your Feet (Sharer)
Ministerial Training (11 credits):
Once the student has completed all the pre-requisites and the
practitioner practicum, then s/he may continue with ministerial training.

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While engaging in the work of a practitioner, the ministerial student also

will take another New Thought elective - 2
another Bible elective - 2
a Religion/Theology course (or two 1 credit R/T courses) - 2
an Historical Studies course - 1
and a Leadership course 4
Additional (optional) studies one may want to pursue when preparing for
ministry:
Liturgical skills can be learned by observing worship in a thriving,
progressive church and by serving as a volunteer in worship ministries.
Materials can be recommended to help with funerals, weddings,
baptisms, etc.
Speaking skills can be learned by personal mentoring, taking a
Homiletics course, taking a public speaking course, or joining Toast
Masters.
One should develop the spiritual practices of weekly worship, weekly
reading, and daily prayer and meditation.
A degree is not required for the Divine Science Practitioner credential
(D.Sc.P.), but credits toward the D.Sc.P. certification can apply to
degrees.
Those seeking ordination (either as a Sunshine Cathedral Deacon or as
a Divine Science Minister) will need to complete a degree. Those without
a degree when they begin their studies will need to complete the B.Min.;
those who already have a Bachelors degree will need to complete the
M.R.S.

Fees:

There is no application fee nor is there a graduation fee for any TSI program.
Course fees vary (from $10 to $125) and some are free. Most on campus
courses are $30 and most distance education courses are $40. Fees can
change at any time. TSI tries to make religious education accessible to all
and affordable for all.

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Sunshine Cathedrals Vocational Ministry Discernment Team

Sunshine Cathedral currently has three ordination tracks. New
Thoughters can choose the Divine Science track.
Those who think they may want career options in MCC beyond Sunshine
Cathedral will want to choose the MCC option.
And those who feel sort of mainline Protestant, moderate to liberal, who
may want to do hospital or hospice chaplaincy work, will probably want
to choose the ICCC route.
Divine Science ~ Candidates need to complete the DS Practitioner
training program, and then while serving as a DScP, complete a
Samaritan Institute degree focusing on Divine Science ministry (see pp
11-12).
MCC ~ There is a very involved processa Readiness for Vocational
Ministry (REVM) retreat, psychological testing, CPE internship, parish
internship, MDiv from ATS accredited seminary, denominational
courses, background check, interview with denominational teamIt
takes years, but if one is qualified for MCC ministry these days one can
probably meet the requirements of ANY denomination (with the possible
exception of the Presbyterians who require BOTH Greek AND Hebrew).
ICCC ~ The International Council of Community Churches has lots of
recommendations but leaves the details to the local congregation. They
recommend the candidate write a paper and present it to a committee at
the end of the candidates process. The committee then asks clarifying
questions and has the candidate leave the room so the committee can
vote to recommend (or not) the candidate for ordination. If the committee
recommends, the ordaining pastor (and/or the church board) can accept
or reject the committees recommendation. If the committee recommends
and the pastor (and/or board) agrees, then the ordination can be planned.
Before a candidate is ready to present the paper to the committee, he or
she should have completed a period of academic and practical training.
ICCC recommends a baccalaureate degree plus three years of graduate
level theological studies and possibly an internship (e.g. Field Education
or Clinical Pastoral Education). Without saying it directly, the ICCC
basically is recommending people get an MDiv and then, as is the case
with MCC, the clergy person would be qualified for credentials in other
denominations as well.
Sunshine Cathedral insists those seeking ICCC credentials earn an
accredited theological degree (MA, MTS, MDiv) and those wishing to
pursue a career in chaplaincy get the MDiv with CPE internship.

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Each path (DS/MCC/ICCC) requires a period of training and study.

MCC and ICCC are the most rigorous, with ICCC letting the local body
decide how many of their recommendations to follow and MCC having a
uniform method for almost all potential candidates.
Divine Science is the oldest organized school of thought in the New
Thought movement, going back to the 1880s. The Divine Science
Federation International was incorporated in the 1957. Divine Sciences
primary teaching is the Omnipresence of God, and from that
foundational principle come affirmative methods of prayer and a belief in
the innate goodness of all life.
Divine Science is a small movement with only a couple dozen churches
and centers, however its philosophy has influenced other new thought
and positive thinking movements. The work of Divine Science minister
Emmet Fox was very influential in the early AA movement, Divine
Science minister Joseph Murphy wrote the New Thought best-selling
classic, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, and Religious Science
founder Ernest Holmes was ordained a Divine Science minister (as was
his brother Fenwicke who was influential in the Asian Seicho No Ie New
Thought movement). Emmet Fox and Ernest Holmes may have
influenced positive thinking guru Norman Vincent Peale. The strength
of Divine Science isnt its organization but its teaching.
Divine Science ministers teach classes, offer prayer ministries, lead small
DS congregations, provide life coaching, and serve other congregations
of all sizes including Unity churches, Religious Science churches, and
the Sunshine Cathedral.
ICCC (ITripleC) was founded in 1950 when the Peoples Church of
Christ and Community Centers merged with the National Council of
Community Churches, representing the largest interracial merger of
religious bodies in America up until that time. The ICCC is a member of
the National Council of Churches, the World Council of Churches, and
Churches Uniting in Christ. It is non-dogmatic and each congregation
within the ICCC is autonomous. The ICCC is made up of ecumenical
Protestants and independent Catholics. There are almost 140 ICCC
congregations with over 100,000 members worldwide.
Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) was founded on October
6th, 1968 by defrocked, gay Pentecostal minister Troy D. Perry. For
several years MCC experienced growth and was a powerful advocate for
LBGTQQI persons of faith, the integration of sexuality and spirituality,

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the full inclusion of women in ministry and the use of inclusive

language, and when the AIDS crisis hit, MCC was a leader in responding
to the crisis with faith and compassion.
In the last decade MCC has declined dramatically. It has less than 200
churches and ministries with about 20,000 members.
So, a persons faith life, personal spirituality, and ministry goals will help
determine which ordination path is best for her or him: Sunshine
Cathedral Deacon, Divine Science minister, MCC minister, or ICCC
minister.
Sunshine Cathedral Deacons must be approved and ordained by the
Senior Minister and will need to be recommended by the VMDT.
Those ordained in other valid traditions (Church of the Ubiquitous
Internet or Independent Church of My Garage would usually not be
considered valid) can often serve as volunteer clergy at SC (pending the
Senior Ministers approval) without needing to be re-ordained, and
Divine Science Practitioner and Sunshine Cathedral deacon and SC
Prayer Chaplain are also valid ministry options (each requiring
Samaritan Institute training).
Divine Science Practitioner studies are currently open to everyone (via
The Samaritan Institute) and those who successfully complete the
training can be certified as Divine Science Practitioners. DScP
candidates need not be recommended by the VMDT.
Prayer Chaplains is a new category of lay ministry that will also be open.
They will complete the Divine Science Practitioner training but may
choose to be certified as SC Prayer Chaplains rather than DS
Practitioners (DScPs are already de facto SC Prayer Chaplains). Neither
DScP nor SCPC need to be recommended by the VMDT, but the Team
might suggest to various applicants that they consider those options.
The Vocational Ministry Discernment Team will help people decide
which path is best for them to pursue, if any. The Vocational Ministry
Discernment Team could discern that ordained ministry (diaconal or
clergy) is not appropriate for a given applicant. So, when people want to
consider ordination, they must submit their application to the Vocational
Ministry Discernment Team. Based on what the VMDT knows of the
person and their work, their generosity, their temperament, their

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giftedness, their spiritual disciplines, etc., the VMDT will then decide
whether or not to meet with the applicant, and from there will decide if
further action is warranted, and if so, which path should be pursued.
{The one exception to the Team process is people from beyond Sunshine
Cathedral who are referred to Samaritan from DSFI for training. They will be
trained, approved, ordained, etc. according to standards put in place by TSI,
DSFI, and other New Thought traditions at the Senior Ministers discretion.}

The current Vocational Ministry Discernment Team consists of: Rev.

Dr. Robert Griffin (MCC) Rev. Anne Atwell (MCC) Rev. Margarita
Rodriquez (Divine Science) BR Rhodes (Sunshine Cathedral Board of
Directors) & Deacon Ed Huckemeyer (Sunshine Cathedral diaconate)

The Sunshine Cathedral Logo (often with a backdrop of SC windows)

serves as the seal of The Samaritan Institutes official documents.

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