Elders Council & Leadership
Governance Structure
Earth Connection Community is guided by an Elders Council of ordained curanderos who hold ultimate spiritual and organizational authority.
The Elders Council:
- Sets doctrine and spiritual direction
- Approves organizational budgets
- Ordains and oversees certified ceremony facilitators
- Appoints committees for specific initiatives
- Reviews and upholds the Code of Ethics
Leadership Roles
Our community recognizes several tiers of spiritual leadership, each with distinct training requirements and responsibilities:
Ordained Facilitators (Ministers)
Ordained facilitators have completed a rigorous two-year apprenticeship under the guidance of the Elders Council. They are authorized to lead all ceremonies, mentor trainees, and represent the community in spiritual matters.
2-year apprenticeshipCommissioned Facilitators
Commissioned facilitators follow a one-year path of study and supervised practice. They assist in ceremonies and community programs under the oversight of ordained facilitators.
1-year pathCeremonial Support Staff & Trainees
Support staff and trainees serve essential roles in ceremony preparation, participant care, and logistical coordination. Their service is both a contribution to the community and a foundational step in their own spiritual development.
Officers
Earth Connection Community Corp. is governed by a Board of Directors that includes a President, Secretary, and Resident Agent. All officers serve indefinitely and are accountable to the Elders Council and the community.