M.A., M.Div., D.Div.

(pronouced CAR-KNEE)

Dr. Michael received his Letter of Call to the Center for Spiritual Living Palm Springs on August 15, 2006. Following a career of over 20 years in the mental health field and group administrator he was considering semi-retirement when Spirit guided him to Palm Springs. Here he met his current husband, Gary and together they are looking forward to the next 60+ years of joy, prosperity and the full adventure of Life. Dr. Michael is the Father of one daughter and two grandchildren.

The spiritual journey has been a lifelong activity that began to manifest in 1988 when he suddenly landed in the Pacific Church of Religious Science, San Diego. Once immersed in the message, the teachings and the Principles of Science of Mind he was well on his way to fulfilling his life purpose, to serve. Dr. Michael received his Practitioner License in 1992 and graduated from Holmes Institute School of Consciousness Studies, Point Loma, CA with a Master of Divinity in 2001. He was Ordained on March 20, 2004. Co-founder of the Downtown Community Church of Religious Science in 2001, he was also the founder of the Special Focus Ministry, “Children’s Treatment Center”, a group home for abused and emotionally disturbed children.

Dr. Michael’s studies include a Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Leisure Studies, San Jose State University; Master of Arts in Management at National University, San Diego and a Doctor of Divinity, at Emerson Theological Institute, Oakhurst, California. Among the many workshops, seminars and trainings he has received a Certificate with the Applied Neuroscience Institute in Visio Navigator course.

Dr. Michael’s personal statement:

“Radiating Consciousness I am forever investigating the depths of the soul of who I am. Every experience I go through brings me to a greater place of truth and understanding. As I tune my vibration to the same vibration of the Universe in Oneness this allows me to walk upon the earth in a way that is feeling safe, feeling joyful and feeling love wherever I am and with all who are with me.”