Monday, February 13

Dr. Sandy Jacob
Senior Minister, Circle’s Edge Center for Spiritual Living, Reno, Nevada

Dr. Sandy Jacob is the Senior Minister at Circle’s Edge Center for Spiritual Living in Reno, NV. Now in her 25th year of ministry, Dr. Sandy is still as passionate as ever about bringing the teachings of New Thought to the world. She lives in Reno with her partner of 17 years and her two loving poodles and master teachers, Lucy and Hazel.  

Much inspiration comes to Sandy on the golf course or while out hiking, snowshoeing, or kayaking in Lake Tahoe. Nature and Emerson are always in the midst of her thought process.

Dr. David Phears
Senior Minister, Sangha Center for Spiritual Living, Huntington Beach, California

Dr. David is currently the Senior Minister at the Sangha Center for Spiritual Living in Huntington Beach, California.

A passionate teacher and pulpit speaker, Dr. David blends humor and wisdom in presenting his lectures and classes. He has studied many of the world’s religions and spiritual philosophies and has settled upon a philosophical belief that focuses on practical spiritual tools for everyday living called the Science of Mind® and Spirit.

Dr. David is no stranger to trials and tribulations. He attributes these universal life principles and a daily spiritual practice for allowing him to create the opportunity to move away from a self-destructive lifestyle. As a self-published author, he has written about his experiences in a practical self-awareness book called “A Book of Weeks.” He is currently ready to publish his second book titled “Slight Adjustments.”

Dr. David is also a seasoned life coach, retreat facilitator, and a conflict resolution mediator who thrives on finding solutions to everyday challenges in simple, effective, and compassionate ways. For more information, visit www.sanghacenter.org or www.davidphears.info.

Tuesday, February 14

Dr. Patrick Cameron
Senior Minister, Edmonton Centre for Spiritual Living, Edmonton, AB Canada

Dr. Patrick Cameron is the Spiritual Director and Senior Minister at the Edmonton Centre for Spiritual Living in Edmonton, Canada - the largest and fastest-growing New Thought community in Canada.

Dr. Patrick’s ministry career began in 1997 in Fillmore, California, and in 2002, he accepted the position of Spiritual Director of the Edmonton Centre where he shares his ministry with his wife, Laura, who works as the Executive Director. Dr. Patrick is also the father to four children.

Prior to his ministry, Dr. Patrick worked as a professional actor including roles in Lethal Weapon 1 and 2 and the Goonies. He is also a master carpenter who worked in many Hollywood homes, and with his passion for building and creating, he constructed an eleven- circuit labyrinth on the Spiritual Centre floors in both Fillmore and Edmonton.

Dr. Patrick’s training and experience as a professional actor has assisted him in his delivery and sharing of the perennial truth in a clear, simple, and inspiring manner. His weekly message is heard by hundreds of members, including a podcast free of charge at Centreforspirit.com, and downloaded by over 3,000 people every month.

Dr. Patrick has served on the Board of the National Centre’s for Spiritual Living for four years and was awarded his Honorary Doctorate of Religious Science this year

One of Dr. Patrick’s board members describes him as “a walking demonstration of our teaching. He is not a preacher of religion,” he says “but a gifted, learned teacher of spiritual living. Dr. Patrick teaches with passion from the heart—not from text. His mere energy and presence have the capacity to change lives and he does so daily.”

Dr. Patrick believes the world is on the cusp of a new spirituality and he is clearly at the forefront of that transition.

Rev. Marquita Pierre
Senior Minister, Alaska Center for Spiritual Living Anchorage, Alaska

Rev. Marquita Pierre is Senior Minister at the Alaska Center for Spiritual Living in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been a vibrant and faithful member in the United Centers for Spiritual Living community for over 18 years.

Rev. Marquita is a charismatic speaker whose number one priority is to assist people to be their authentic selves.

She is well known for her motivational speaking, sports team motivation, invocations, and helping to empower young women. Rev. Marquita is considered a cultural advocate throughout the community of Alaska and heavily supports individuals’ right to freedom. She has delivered many rousing presentations, and has designed, coordinated, and implemented a host of educational programs and inspirational seminars.

Rev. Marquita is also gifted with an incredible singing voice which gained her a title as one of four 2006 Alaska Divas.