Ordained Ministers ensure the well-being of a local community or may work in specialized ministry settings where ordination is required. Ordained ministers may be received by the Fellowship or ordained into ministry by Deans.

Priests - While not a requirement of ordination in FOIS, various ancient traditions place historical weight and importance on lineages passed on by an unbroken series of spiritual lineage holders (parampara, sampradaya, apostolic succession), and FOIS seeks to offer a spiritual home to those who value the historical transmission of lineage. Aspirants to the priesthood may inquire into whether FOIS has a lineage holder within their tradition.

Integral Teachers possess specialized knowledge in one of the six integral practices of our Fellowship. They may be academic professors, service leaders, curriculum developers, or worship leaders such as kirtan wallas or cantors. Along with specialized knowledge, they have a fundamental understanding that integral life practices are spiritual formation practices.

Integral Spiritual Directors offer personalized spiritual guidance to individuals, helping them navigate their spiritual journeys in alignment with the six integral paths. They possess specialized knowledge and training to offer wisdom, insight, and compassionate support as a Spiritual Director.

Integral Counselors are tasked with providing emotional and spiritual support, addressing the intersections of mental health and spirituality within the framework of integral life practice. They work closely with individuals and groups to offer counseling that integrates psychological understanding with spiritual wisdom, promoting holistic well-being. Integral Counselors maintain ongoing education to stay current in both spiritual and psychological practices. In addition to demonstrating proficiency in integral life practices, we encourage spiritual counselors to seek licensure or certification in appropriate licensure or certification bodies.

Integral Chaplains provide spiritual care in institutional settings such as hospitals, military units, prisons, and educational institutions, offering support to individuals in crisis or transition. They serve as a bridge between the spiritual needs of individuals and the institutional context, ensuring that those in their care receive compassionate and contextually appropriate support. Chaplains demonstrating proficiency in integral life practice principles and who are engaged in or seeking theological education, may receive ecclesiastical endorsement by the Fellowship. Chaplains are encouraged to obtain specialized training in providing spiritual care by completing four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and seeking board certification with a recognized chaplain certification body.

Integral Community Practitioners engage in independent spiritual, healing, and well-being practices that serve the wider community. They are business owners or ministers who offer services that align with the principles of holistic well-being, spiritual growth, and personal transformation.

Integral Communities are communities of any faith such as sanghas, satsangs, or congregations who agree to practice at least one of the integral life practices as a community.