Institute for Faith-Based Diplomacy
Candidate
Selection
SELECTION
QUALITIES
Spiritual Maturity
High level of faith-based humility; ability to trust God in difficult situations; desire to serve others; desire to live a God-centered life.
Teachable Spirit
Open to learning and practicing new concepts; natural curiosity; open mind; and willingness to learn from other people and experiences. This includes a willingness to learn from mistakes.
Communication Skills
Ability to listen for meaning; ability to read non-verbal cues; asks good questions based on situation; ability to hear positions you don’t agree with.
Emotional Intelligence
Able to relate to wide variety of personalities; possess a solid emotional foundation; ability to discern emotional issues in others while maintaining detachment; ability to collect information on perceived grievances without inflaming them.
Cultural Sensitivity
Ability to recognize and relate to different cultures; a “liminal” persona that doesn’t project own culture but easily develops relationships and trust with those of different cultures.
Workshop Skills
Ability to organize and coordinate activities; public speaking ability; ability to anticipate and resolve workshop problems.
Political Savvy
Ability to analyze political dynamics in group interaction; flexibility to develop strategies for moving forward from an impasse; good foundation of historical understanding.
