What is Ecumenical Institute?
Ecumenical Institute (EI) was started in 1968 and has operated as a charitable organization since 1993. Its goal is to mobilize pastoral care for the residents of Northwest Iowa.
EI's vision is to provide care for humans in all conditions of life and offer spiritual training to those who assist in that care.
EI mobilizes pastoral care throughout Northwest Iowa by:
- Providing Certified Pastoral Education (CPE) to individuals committed to Northwest Iowa through classes, workshops, and seminars.
- Mobilizing pastoral care by networking together with leaders from congregations, civic organizations, businesses, and community service providers.
- Empowering pastoral caregivers to "pass it on" within their own spheres of influence, from congregations to the workplace to the community a large.