You are assigned a mentor who accompanies you on your training journey from beginning to end. The mentor does not assume the role of your spiritual director (whom you should continue to meet with while going through the program) but more of a coach, supporting and monitoring your progress throughout. He/she has free access to all your online courses without participating in the process. Your mentor regularly establishes contact with you over email, phone, and/or Zoom web calls. You are also part of a small mentoring group (5 people maximum) facilitated by your mentor during residencies and web conference sessions (via Zoom). The mentoring group meets every quarter for companioning time involving shared reflection based upon the AI (Appreciative Inventory) – an ongoing self-assessment/discernment process. During the final residency, your mentor conducts an exit interview with you to give helpful evaluation feedback and recommendations before you finish the program.