the website of the School for Conversion -- a gathering place for conversation about new monasticism. This site celebrates what God is doing in local communities to help the church remember who we are in Christ. You should be able, without too much difficulty, to find out what you want to know about new monasticism, Christian communities, and School for Conversion courses.

Please, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us through the information located on the contact page.


Who We Are - Read about new monasticism, our community of communities, and School for Conversion.

The 12 Marks of a New Monasticism - Read the marks, discerned together by a gathering of communities in 2004.

Community of Communities - See a map of where communities are located and read about their life and work.

School for Conversion - Learn about a community-based school for alternative theological education in the Americas. Register for a course or invite a speaker to your town...

Books - Learn more about the New Monastic Library and other publications from School for Conversion.

Writings - Articles about new monasticism and reflections for the clarification of thought.

Contact - Not just an email address. Sign up for regular updates from School for Conversion.