Birch Tree Sanctuary Mystic & Ministry Ordination Program

This is a 10-Month program that is designed to give the student a deep training around interfaith and mystical concepts. It will prepare the student by assisting them in developing a deeper devotion through their spirituality and mysticism. You will learn a lot in this training while journeying to the center of your soul. This program will complement a healing practice and enhance how one works as a healer while also developing a healing ministry business.

Upon completion of the training program the student will be Certified as Modern-Day Mystics and Ordained as Interfaith Ministers of The Birch Tree Interfaith Ministry.

About Your Instructor - Jessica Kozak Shaw

Rev. Jessica Kozak Shaw is the founder and owner of The Soul Purpose ® , LLC since she opened it in 2005. She is a Multidimensional Mystic and Master-Healer and works as a Master Healer & Teacher, Intuitive Spiritual Guide and Channel. Jessica has degrees in Management Science, Metaphysical Counseling, and Clinical Psychology with a focus in counseling. Jessica is an ordained minister/director of the Universal Brotherhood Movement since 2005 and also an interfaith minister of the Metaphysical Universal Ministry through their extensive study/training program since 2012. She has studied Toltec Shamanism and her Reiki Training goes back to the year 1999 . She is a Master Teacher of Usui, Holy Fire III Karuna, and Lightarian Reiki Lineages. Jessica trained as an Energy Medicine Practitioner and graduated from a 3-year Energy Medicine Institute. She now has a Healer Training Program she developed and is the founder of the Birch Tree Interfaith Ministry and also the Co-Founder of Cosmic Heart Reiki ® .

About The Birch Tree Interfaith Sanctuary

The Birch tree represents Spirituality, New Beginnings, Protection, and Pioneering. There aren’t many Interfaith Programs that focus on mysticism and develop the students, deeper relationship to the Divine. 

About The Program

This training program can fit with the student’s personal spiritual beliefs and evolution. The goal is not to impress more dogma but to open one’s mind from within. We often have to deconstruct our rigid beliefs to expand the mind into mysticism while also learning about interfaith cultures to be compassionate ministers to our clients.

Upon completion of the training program the student will be Certified as Modern-Day Mystics and Ordained as Interfaith Ministers of The Birch Tree interfaith Ministry.

Students will also receive guidance on how to register with the state to solemnize weddings and receive instruction from Rev Jessica on how to be a Celebrant for ceremonies such as Memorials, Marriages, Vow Renewals, Handfastings, Naming Ceremonies, Baptisms, and more. This program will initiate students into a deeper connection to their inner mystic and provide a path forward for continued devotion and growth.

What is the Metaphysical Theology?

Metaphysical theology borrows concepts from separate branches of theology, philosophy, history, and non-Western medicine to create its own amalgamation of thought and practice. This includes the history of world religion, spirituality, altered consciousness, the paranormal, and holistic healing.

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Class Program Schedule

The program meets monthly on selected Thursdays (schedule listed below) from 6:30pm to 9pm at The Soul Purpose® and is also accessible via Zoom.
  • July 18, 2024 – Forgiveness and Healing
  • August 15,2024  - The Basic Laws of Life
  • September 19, 2024 – Metaphysical – Part I
  • October 17, 2024– Metaphysical – Part II
  • November 14, 2024 - Saints and Angels
  • December 12, 2024 – Assigned Reading
  • January 16, 2025-  The Divine Mother and Other Sacred Feminine in the World
  • February 13, 2025 – A Brief Tour Through Consciousness
  • March 13, 2025 – Spirituality and Grief
  • April 10, 2025 - Introduction – The Complete Celebrant Handbook

Required Reading List

  • Buddhism 101 (Arnie Kornak, PHD)
  • The Ethics of Caring (Kylea Taylor)
  • A Brief Tour Through Consciousness (Ishtak Bentov)
  • Entering The Castle (Carolyn Myss)
  • A Course in Miracles (The Foundation of Inner Peace)
  • Comparing Religions (Jeffrey Kripal)
  • The Complete Celebrant Handbook for April 2024 meeting
The program also meets for two full weekends
and the schedule for these weekends is as follows:

Weekend #1

June 7-9, 2024

Friday, June 7th, 6pm to 9pm:
Mystics and Sound Prayer Meditation

Saturday, June 8th, 10am to 5:30pm:
Visual Journaling, Entering the Castle, Introduction to The Course on Miracles and Chanting

Sunday, June 9th, 10am to 5:30pm:
The Study of Religions, More on Entering the Castle and Candlelight

Weekend #2

April 25 - 27, 2025

Friday, April 25th, 6pm to 9pm:
A review of all readings and student experience presentations

Saturday, April 26th, 10am to 5:30pm:
Performing ceremonies, ethics, responsibilities and being a true mystic.

Sunday, April 27th, 10am to 5:30pm:
Internship and ordination ceremony.

A Message from Jessica

I am very excited to be offering The Birch Tree Ministry Mystic and Ministry Ordination 10-Month Program again beginning in June 2023.  This program is held near and dear to my heart.  Upon completion of this program in the final weekend of April 26-28th 2024, you will become certified as Mystics and Ordained as Ministers.  I am a National Minister/Director of the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc which is the Overlighting Ministry for this Program.  Once we get closer to graduation, I will have all of you complete an ordination application package (that I help you with) to be submitted to the Universal Brotherhood board of directors.  There is a $95 Ordination Fee for each student that goes to UBM and $60 Minister Dues.  These Fees are separate from the program costs disclosed in the brochure.  Once Ordained you will have annual dues to Universal Brotherhood in the amount of $60.  These fees cover their office management and organization.  They make sure all the laws and regulations are abided by in the state that you officiate clergy services and protect your personal ministry once you graduate.  I do discuss this once you are a student in the program.  Their website is www.universalbrotherhood.org

Peace on Your Path,

Rev. Jessica Kozak Shaw
Minister/Director