Gary Renard, author of
The Disappearance of the Universe
and Your Immortal Reality, shares
his experience of Pathways of Light
It was my pleasure to visit Pathways of Light for the third year in a row to present and record a workshop for a DVD. Pathways is an excellent spiritual teaching organization that's run by Reverends Robert and Mary Stoelting, who have been there since the early 1990s. Robert and Mary have been involved in the spiritual movement however, since the 1960s. Their location may be out in the boonies, but their hearts and minds are definitely in the right place.
One of the reasons I love Pathways of Light is that they’re into empowering people to hear the Holy Spirit’s Voice for themselves. They’re not into telling people what to do; they’re into training people to receive their own Guidance. There's another organization in Wisconsin, which Pathways of Light should not be confused with, that’s very much into telling people what to do. I’m very grateful that there are wonderful teachers such as Robert and Mary who recognize that no teacher is superior to the students, except in illusions. Mary and the great group of people who make up their membership. Love, Gary
Questions about Pathways of Light
- What are the benefits of Pathways of Light courses?
- Can anyone take Pathways of Light courses?
- Can I take the courses for personal growth through self-study without a facilitator?
- What is the value of taking the courses with a facilitator?
- Is there a Pathways of Light certified group or course facilitator in my area?
- How do credentialed correspondence courses work?
- How do I get started?
- May I take an individual course?
- How do I communicate with my facilitator?
- How can I participate if there are no facilitators near me or in my country?
- Are the courses available in a group setting?
- Why become an ordained minister?
- How can I participate in the study of A Course in Miracles?
- What is the Pathways of Light Satisfaction Guarantee?
Are Pathways of Light programs for you? — The following statements may resonate with you: I have a great desire to experience more peace and joy in my life. I am willing to look at my limited thinking and let myself be led to the awareness of my True Self. I know that when I share what I am learning with others, I strengthen it in myself. I want to teach what I need to learn. I feel drawn to Pathways of Light courses by my Inner Guidance.
What are the benefits of Pathways of Light courses? — Pathways of Light courses help you get in touch with your Inner Guidance. As you do the experiential processes in each course, you are led to:
- Get to know and trust the real you instead of the false ego identity.
- Strengthen your awareness of Inner Wisdom by letting go of limiting mental habits.
- Bring Inner Guidance to your relationships.
- Learn course and group facilitating and how to facilitate the Accessing Inner Wisdom Counseling to assist others in their inner healing process.
- Learn to conduct spiritual ceremonies such as weddings, memorial services and baptisms.
The Pathways of Light courses, if taken with a facilitator, include certification which applies toward satisfying the prerequisites for the Ministerial Training curriculum.
Can anyone take Pathways of Light courses? — Yes, the material and processes presented in the courses are designed to help each person awaken to the truth about themselves and become aware of their Source of Love within. The courses are taken by people new to a spiritual focus as well as people who have spent years with meditation, metaphysical study or A Course in Miracles. The classes are experiential and the focus is on allowing Inner Guidance to lead the way.
Can I take the courses for personal growth through self-study without a facilitator? — Yes, although you will not receive the certification needed to meet requirements for facilitator training or ordination. If you later decide that you would like the added support of a facilitator or would like to receive course certification, you can upgrade at any time. Simply call the Pathways of Light office to register or register online through our secure ordering system.
What is the value of taking the courses with a facilitator? — The processes contained in these classes are greatly enhanced when shared with a trained facilitator. Because the courses lead you into sincere self-evaluation of beliefs, fears and seeing your barriers to Love, it can be helpful to have a trained professional to guide you through this process. The facilitator has already personally experienced the course, and is trained to help you gain the most from the material and processes. Because this interaction is omitted in self-study, you will find the course is greatly enriched with a facilitator. As you join together with Spirit, a wonderful synergy occurs.
Many find when working on their own that there is a tendency to delay or put off working with the material. The “to do” list becomes too long. These are forms of resistance that the ego uses to keep us locked in our old, unhealthy patterns. It is helpful to recognize these forms of resistance and know that moving through the resistance will take you to great healing. When resistance comes, it is wonderful to have a trained partner who can help you walk through it to the light on the other side.
Is there a Pathways of Light certified group or course facilitator in my area? — Go to Community Facilitators to find biographies, pictures and locations of Pathways of Light facilitators and ministers offering Pathways courses, groups, counseling and correspondence courses throughout the USA.
How do credentialed correspondence courses work? — Each course includes:
- Work sheets which guide you through the study material and help you apply what you are learning to your daily life.
- Guided meditations, processes and study material from the course on audio CD’s.
- Laminated reminder cards that help you apply the course ideas.
- Binder conveniently organized with all course materials.
- One-on-one telephone support and guidance through the course by a trained facilitator. Internet voice communication options are available.
- Certification by Pathways of Light Spiritual College upon completion. This certification may be applied to meet the curriculum requirements for Ordained Ministerial Counselor.
When you enroll, you are sent the course materials and assigned a facilitator, unless you have indicated a facilitator preference. At designated points in the course, you contact your facilitator in person, by phone or via the Internet to share on the processes and the course material you have completed.
The correspondence courses allow for 2-3 hours of one-on-one work with a facilitator. Click here to go to course descriptions.
How do I get started? — Most people start with correspondence course 132: Self-Image Transformations, which can be taken as a self-study course or with a trained facilitator through correspondence. Those who plan to take facilitator training or become ordained usually start with the credentialed correspondence course discount packages to save $10 per course (a $220 savings on the complete ministerial training curriculum). For more information on courses and discount packages, click here.
May I take an individual course? — Yes, you may take any course that does not have a prerequisite, whether or not you plan to take the full curriculum. Many of the courses offer practical skills you can apply immediately in your life that will help you improve your relationships and live more peacefully. (Prerequisites are listed with the course descriptions.)
How do I communicate with my facilitator? — Most students talk with their facilitator by phone. If your facilitator is nearby, you may choose to meet in person rather than by phone.
Course 2000: Accessing Inner Wisdom Counselor Training and portions of courses 1001 and 1002 are offered via teleconference. Several students and facilitators join through teleconference for this training. You are given a phone number and extension to call at a designated time to join the facilitators and other students to discuss the course material and learn how to conduct the Accessing Inner Wisdom Counseling process.
How can I participate if there are no facilitators near me or in my country? — Most correspondence courses are done by telephone with your facilitator. Many facilitators work with students from around the world. If your long distance telephone charges are high, you can interact with a Pathways of Light certified facilitator via the Internet using Skype or voice messenger services such as Windows Live, MSN, Yahoo! or AOL.
Are the credentialed courses available in a group setting? Some facilitators offer courses in a group setting in their communities or through group teleconference. Go to Community Facilitator Locations for more information.
Why become an ordained minister?
Many have found that the best way to accelerate their spiritual growth is to pass it on. Not only does sharing it remind you of what you are wanting to reinforce in your life, but you have the joy of connecting with others who also want to wake up to awareness of their true Self. The joy and fulfillment in training yourself to be a vehicle for spiritual awakening is beyond words.
How can I participate in the study of A Course in Miracles?
Pathways of Light courses have meditations and experiential processes which help you apply the principles of A Course in Miracles in your daily life.
Course 203: Introduction to A Course in Miracles provides a solid foundation for enhancing your understanding of A Course in Miracles. This course includes a 1-hour DVD that tells the extraordinary story of the Course and its transformative message. Click here to see the course description.
The Pathways of Light Miracles Practitioner Program consists of 24 courses which help you understand and apply A Course in Miracles in your life. You have the option of using each course as a self-study course or you may work with a certified Mind Healing partner. Click here to see Miracles Practitioner course descriptions.
Join us for a weekend dedicated to joining together for in-depth study and application of A Course in Miracles in your life. Click here for the schedule of ACIM workshops on campus.
The Accessing Inner Wisdom Counseling aids in guiding you into a peaceful state to help you look at the thoughts which are creating your discomfort and then to assist you in receiving a different perspective from the Holy Spirit. Click here to see a list of Accessing Inner Wisdom Counselors.
