Birch Tree Ministry Mystic & Ministry 10-month Program

A 10-Month Journey of Spiritual Growth, Mysticism & Ordination

About The Program

The Birch Tree Ministry Mystic & Ministry Program is a sacred 10-month training designed to deepen your connection to interfaith wisdom, mysticism, and spiritual service. This immersive experience will complement your healing practice, enhance your ability to serve others, and help you build a healing ministry business.

This program is not bound by religious dogma, but rather embraces mysticism, spiritual exploration, and a deep relationship with the Divine. Whether you are looking to become a spiritual leader, officiate ceremonies, or expand your personal spiritual path, this program will awaken your inner mystic and guide you toward your sacred calling.

Upon successful completion, students will be Certified as Modern-Day Mystics and Ordained as Interfaith Ministers of The Birch Tree Interfaith Ministry.

Important Costs & Ordination Details

This program is overlit by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. (UBM), which will officially ordain students as Interfaith Ministers.

🔹 As we approach graduation, all students will complete an ordination application package, which Jessica will assist you with.
🔹 Universal Brotherhood Fees (Not Included in Program Cost):

• $95 Ordination Fee (one-time)
• $60 Annual Minister Dues (ongoing after ordination)
  • These fees are required by UBM for legal recognition and ministerial protections.
  • Once ordained, you will be legally able to officiate ceremonies such as weddings, vow renewals, handfastings, baptisms, and more.

Learn more about UBM: www.universalbrotherhood.org

What You’ll Learn & Experience

• Develop a deeper relationship with spirituality & mysticism
• Receive mentorship on performing sacred ceremonies
• Study world religions, metaphysical theology, and healing traditions
• Expand your personal spiritual practice & intuitive abilities
• Join a supportive, interfaith community of fellow seekers
• Learn how to register as clergy and legally officiate ceremonies

Program Schedule & Curriculum

Monthly Class Meetings (Thursdays 6:30 – 9:00 PM)

• October 2, 2025 – Forgiveness & Healing
• November 6, 2025 – The Basic Laws of Life
• January 8, 2026 – Metaphysical Theology – Part I
• February 5, 2026 – Metaphysical Theology – Part II
• March 5, 2026 – Saints & Angels
• April 2, 2026 – The Divine Mother & Sacred Feminine Traditions
• May 7, 2026 – Consciousness & Expanded Awareness
• June 4, 2026 – Spirituality & Grief
• July 9, 2026 – The Role of the Celebrant & Sacred Ceremonies
• August 6, 2026 – The Interfaith Minister’s Path

Program Schedule & Curriculum

📖 Buddhism 101 – Arnie Kornak, Ph.D.
📖 The Ethics of Caring – Kylea Taylor
📖 A Brief Tour Through Consciousness – Itzhak Bentov
📖 Entering the Castle – Caroline Myss
📖 A Course in Miracles – The Foundation for Inner Peace
📖 Comparing Religions – Jeffrey Kripal
📖 The Complete Celebrant Handbook – Required for Sacred Ceremony Training

Full Weekend Intensives (In-Person & Zoom)

 Weekend #1 – September 19-21, 2025

  🔹 Friday Evening: Mystics & Sound Prayer Meditation
  🔹 Saturday: Visual Journaling, Entering the Castle, A Course in Miracles
  🔹 Sunday: World Religion Studies & Candlelight Reflection

Graduation & Ordination Weekend – September 11-12, 2026

  🔹 Friday Evening: Student Presentations & Reflections
  🔹 Saturday: Ethics, Ministerial Responsibilities & Mysticism
  🔹 Sunday: Internship & Ordination Ceremony

Upon successful completion, students will be officially ordained as Interfaith Ministers.

 A Message from Jessica

I am truly honored to offer The Birch Tree Ministry Mystic & Ministry Ordination 10-Month Program once again. This program is deeply sacred to me, and I am excited to walk this journey with each of you.

By the end of our time together, you will be certified as a Mystic and ordained as an Interfaith Minister. As a National Minister/Director of the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc., I will personally guide you through the ordination process, ensuring your credentials and ministry are fully recognized.

🕊 Please note that UBM fees for ordination ($95) and annual minister dues ($60) are separate from the program costs. These are required for your official ministerial registration and the legal protections of your ministry.

If you feel called to step into a deeper connection with Spirit, serve others through sacred ceremony, and develop your own spiritual path, I welcome you to this life-changing journey.

With peace on your path,
🌿 Rev. Jessica Kozak Shaw
Founder, The Soul Purpose LLC
Minister/Director, Birch Tree Interfaith Ministry
📩 Jessica@thesoulpurposema.com