Palm Springs Spiritual Enrichment Center
(A United Church of Religious Science)
REVEREND MICHAEL J KEARNEY, M.A., M.Div.
(Pronounced CAR-KNEE)
The father of one daughter and grandfather of two, Ian and Natalie. Prior to accepting the position
of Community Spiritual Leader for the Palm Springs Spiritual Enrichment Center, Michael served 16 years as the Executive Director
for Children's Treatment Center.
Michael has a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies with
a double minor in Sociology and Psychology from San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. He received a Masters in Business at
the National University in San Diego, CA. He received his Religious Science Practitioner License in 1992 and completed in 2001
a 3 year program with a Masters of Divinity at the Holmes Institute in Point Loma.
His work experience
has included Municipal Parks and Recreation Programs, After School Programs and management of the Escondido Skate Park in the late
70's when skateboarding was a widespread activity.
Since 1980, Michael has worked in the Mental Health Field
providing services to youth and children that have been placed in out-of-home care.
