SOMATIC SPIRITUALITY CERTIFICATION
A FIVE HOUR INITATION INTO T.H.E. P.U.R.E A.G.E
How are we meant to use our bodies to glorify God? In what ways are we meant to live, to be fit, to care for our bodies, and to cultivate health, healing, and wholeness?
OUTCOMES
More specifically, you will…
- Analyze existing programming and approaches to route out shame narratives and defend against spiritual emotional and psychological fragmentation.
- Synthesize T.H.E P.U.R.E A.G.E philosophy into your business, programming, or ministry.
- Evaluate your existing programming to clearly discern where you are missing the mark.
- Create expert-level coaching, training, and resources that cultivate “somatic saints”
DON'T MISS THIS
TRAINING IF:
- You're interested in discovering how scripture can provide a gameplan for abundant life, physical fitness, and the growth of our souls.
- ou're curious about how to meaningfully apply your faith to your physicality, honoring God with all that you do, with the goals and desires and ambitions of your heart, and the ways you train your body.
- You're eager to cultivate a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal development, mutual support, and shared learning.
- You recognize the value of investing in your physical, mental and spiritual well-being, understanding that such an investment has the power to transform every area of your life.
- You're motivated to live a more victorious and fulfilling life by aligning your actions and mindset with the biblical principles of stewardship, worship, and discipline.
Holy Alive concerns Christian spirituality, somatic saints, and the glory of the human body.
This project combines nearly 3 decades of sports ministry, physical fitness, and theological reflection on what it means to be a human being living in a material world cooperating with the incarnate God.
Be sure to check out past issues of the Holy Alive Journal, our long form discussion of key biblical and somatic themes.
About Dr. David McDonald
I’m Dr. David McDonald
I’ve spent over three decades as an athletic chaplain across the USA and Canada. I was a two-sport collegiate athlete and remain an avid CrossFitter, scuba diver, and powerlifter. After 27 years as a local church pastor, I became the Steward of the Fossores Chapter House (www.fossores.com), a research and development center for creative pastors.
To cultivate my continued passion for fitness, I also publish the Holy Alive Journal (holyalive.com). You can contact me directly at [email protected].
On the fence about participating because you're...
Worried About The Time Commitment?
This 5-hour certification will provide you with a lifetime of spiritual guidance for the holistic integration of faith and physical fitness. What you invest now will pay forward for decades.
Having Doubts About Practicality?
We will provide simple, actionable steps for you to explore scripture, apply biblical wisdom, and create your own unique approach to somatic spirituality that can be adapted for any audience in every context.
Apprehensive About Implementing Change?
Stepping out of your comfort zone is normal and needed for change. I'll help you start small and implement change step-by-step so your confidence grows.
Concerned about finances?
Single registration is $1500, but that cost drops if you recruit others to participate in the certification with you. Groups of 2-5 will pay $1250 each. Groups of 6+ will pay $1000 each.
- 5 Hours of expert instruction with Dr. David McDonald
- Personalized attention, coaching, and critique
- Weekly assignments assuring your command of T.H.E P.U.R.E A.G.E philosophy of somatic spirituality
- Deep biblical engagement
- Customizable templates and processes for training athletes
- Access to graduate-level resources, articles, books, and experiences
- Congenial atmosphere, prayerful conversation
Questions you may have
Everything You Need To Know
Single registration is $1500.
Groups of 2-5 participants pay $1250/ea
Groups of 6-10 pay $1000/ea
Graduate-level theological instruction
Personalized attention and customized feedback on assignments, social media content, and approach
Academic and popular resources on the spirituality of the body
Weekly FAQs
A official certification for completion through Fossores Innovation & Design (the parent company of Holy Alive)
Just shoot me an email! I will answer every question from both past participants and perspective registrants.
If you believe in the mission to enliven preachers, leaders, and innovators you can become one of our key partners. Partnerships are available in three tiers:
Give a one-time donation to the ministry of Fossores
Set up a recurring monthly donation to the ministry of Fossores
Scholarship a pastor to participate in one of our upcoming retreats or ministry programs
A charitable gift receipt is available for your contribution, regardless of which tier you select. All donations are received through our charitable giving portal, Secure Give.
You can donate here: https://app.securegive.com/fossores/main/donate/category
Still Have Questions?
Email me at [email protected]