Professional Practitioner Studies Program (PPSP)

The Professional Practitioner Studies Program is a two-year course of study, with each year requiring a separate application and acceptance process.

Professional Practitioner Studies I

30 Weeks

Year One focuses on building a strong foundation in:

• Spiritual principles and metaphysics

• Affirmative Prayer and meditation

• Consciousness development

• Self-awareness and spiritual responsibility

• Foundational spiritual counseling skills

Professional Practitioner Studies II

30 Weeks

Year Two deepens the work through:

• Advanced application of spiritual principles

• Spiritual leadership and service

• Community engagement and facilitation

• Greater responsibility, embodiment, and integration

• Preparation for licensing and professional service

Participation & Growth Work

Students are expected to participate fully and actively in all aspects of the program, including:

• Completing growth work assignments on time

• Engaging in large and small group dialogue

• Asking questions and participating in class processes

• Practicing prayer and meditation consistently

Growth work is an essential component of the program. These assignments are designed to reveal, expand, and develop untapped mental, emotional, and spiritual capacities. When engaged sincerely, growth work supports profound personal transformation—cultivating a deeper awareness of unity with all of Life and activating each student’s unique gifts and talents in service.

Application Process

Students must apply and be accepted into PPSP Year I

• Successful completion of Year I is required to apply for PPSP Year II

• Each year includes an evaluation process to ensure readiness for continued training

Certificates of Completion

Upon successful completion of:

• Professional Practitioner Studies Year 1, students receive a Certificate of Acknowledgement

• Professional Practitioner Studies Year 2, students receive a Certificate of Completion

These certificates acknowledge the completion of academic and experiential training requirements.

Licensing Process

After successfully completing both years of the Professional Practitioner Studies Program, students may apply for Licensing as an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner (ALSP).

The licensing process includes:

• Submission of a formal licensing application

• Participation in oral panel interviews

• Evaluation by a panel of trusted ministers and licensed practitioners

Upon successful completion of the oral panels and approval by the licensing body, the candidate is granted licensure.

Following licensure, new Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioners are formally initiated into the Sacred Order of Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioners.

This initiation marks:

• A sacred transition into service

• A public acknowledgment of readiness

• A commitment to ongoing spiritual practice, integrity, and service

As members of the Sacred Order, Practitioners serve as prayer partners, spiritual counselors, and healing presences—supporting individuals, the Agape community, and the world at large. After initiation, ALSPs are under the leadership of the Director of the Practitioner Core.