The Immersion Experience
Course Format
The Immersion Experience runs for 8 months and is offered primarily online with the option of attending one in-person retreat during the year. The location of the retreat will be determined after cohort numbers are confirmed.
The subjects studied include:
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The Power of Soul Transformation
Understand the spiritual architecture of your life and your soul.
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Exploring Contemplative Spirituality
A slowed down, deep dive with the Holy Spirit
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Ignation Spirituality
Exploring this mystic’s prophetic invitation to us.
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The Art and Practice of Spiritual Discernment
Living the ‘with God’ life and learning how to make decisions in partnership with the Spirit.
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Living a Prophetic Life
Finding God in all things & learning to interpret His voice.
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Holy Invitations - Deepening Intimacy With God
Spiritual invitations and prayer practices that explore the spiritual depths of Christ.
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Contemplatives in Action
Where your purpose and mission meet.
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The Enneagram - A Tool To Discover Your Soul
Exploring your identity and the way you have been formed and fashioned.
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The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius
A prophetic adventure through the gospels and deeper realms of intimacy.
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Developing A Way
Arranging our lives for spiritual depth. Creating a ‘way’.
“I have never experienced a course like ‘The Immersion Experience’. It encourages you to explore the ‘hard’ questions, leading you into intimate encounters with God. I found the Imaginative Contemplation exercises extremely impactful, teaching me to go deeper in my engagement with the Word of God.”
Course Dates
Module 1: March - May 2026
Module 2: May - August 2026
Module 3: August - November 2026
Retreat Day:
TBA
Monday evening sessions will commence at 7.00pm (EST) and conclude by 9.30pm (EST)
Thursday afternoon sessions will commence at 2.00pm (EST) and conclude by 4.30pm (EST)
Thursdays will only be offered if there is enough interest
Your Companions
Dr. Ally Cawthorn
The Immersion Experience is a culmination of Ally's passions and experience. Twenty years of ministry experience, along with academic and practical research in the area of contemplative spirituality ensures this experience is both theologically sound and necessarily experiential. Prior to planting a church in 2013, Ally was the Principal of Shift School of Supernatural ministry at Perth CLC and witnessed the transformational power of intentional spirituality practice that will be incorporated into this course.
Ps. Steve Cawthorn
Steve is passionate about personal transformation and brings years of pastoral ministry experience to the Immersion Academy. He incorporates contemplative practices into his own spirituality and enjoys leading others into spiritual freedom and experiences with the transforming presence of Christ. His down to earth nature and joyful character facilitates a safe and welcoming environment for those he accompanies on the spiritual journey.
Guest Teachers
From time to time, guest teachers will provide teaching to the participants and facilitate practical experiences which are in line with their passion and expertise.
Cost
Price for the course:
Individuals: $1,020
Married Couples: $1600
Instalment plans available.
Please contact us if you have financial limitations and we can discuss further options.
Note: the in-person retreat will be an additional cost. Textbooks are not included in the price.
