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Andrea was recently voted Vice President of the Board of Trustees and in that role she will abe co-facilitating the Vision Design Team. She is a founding member of NTCSL and has served as a former Trustee for 3 years, a count team lead, and a choir member. I serve because I value what the church means to me. It supplies so many things which provide balance in my life.
She is well-suited for her role in the emergent church model. My 40 years of management experience across various fields: (advertising, accounting (Ernst & Young), oil and chemical distribution, vocational education, finance and substance abuse treatment) has provided me with a breadth experience on which to draw. I have degrees in Journalism, Communications, Counseling, and Ministry. My current experience includes: Director of CODA’s eight substance abuse treatment programs in Washington County (focus is operational management); Degree in Ministry with doctoral work on the unifying principles of the 12 Steps of A.A. in the wisdom traditions (to be published in December 2011); (www.12wisdomsteps.com); ordained interfaith Minister 2003; Opened Stepping Stones in 2007 – a supported housing program for the reunification of children in foster care with their mothers who are in treatment for substance abuse. Just purchased new debt-free house with a $1 million capital campaign for 3 additional houses underway; Provider representative on Washington County Behavioral Health Council.

Two personal principles that have contributed to my experience in leadership and management throughout my life are service and gratitude. Any time I am involved in an organization or group and take home the benefits, I believe it is only right and just to give back and always intend it to be a greater contribution than the benefit I receive.

Mike is a native Oregonian raised on a farm near Hillsboro. He went to high school at Central Catholic in Portland and college at the University of Portland. He earned a Masters in Engineering from Stanford University.

Mike is married to Rev. Cheri Unger and they have three children – Joe, Rachel and Karen -- and three grandchildren – James, Alex and Kelly.

Mike has had a forty year career in electrical engineering being a member of three consulting firms specializing in providing services to electric utilities generally located in the Pacific Northwest. He was President of Engineering and Design Associates for five years and then started and owned Power System Engineers, Inc. for 10 years. In 2005, Mike sold PSE to Elcon Associates and currently works at this firm as a Principal Electrical Engineer. Mike also served as President of the Consulting Engineers Council of Oregon.

Being active in environmental related groups for some time, Mike's main area of concern is global warming. He was instrumental in the formation of a group of engineers called Engineers for a Sustainable Future (ESF), its purpose being to promote sustainable practices with an emphasis on technology through an education program of members, government officials and the general public.

Mike served on the NTCSL Board of Trustees for two years and as Treasurer for one year. He is a founding member of the choir. He is now chair of the NTCSL Environmental Team (ET) which works to promote a sustainability culture within the NTCSL community.

Inger has long been active in the Portland Metro New Thought movement. She is an active volunteer in many areas within our NTCSL community, including the children's ministry, the choir and Peace Now. In her personal life she lives in a Cohousing community and supports the National Cohousing organization as a way to build more sustainable living. As mother of an active-duty US Marine, she is personally involved in encouraging debate about our nation's policies and supports the plans for a Department of Peace. As a graduate of the PSU Conflict Resolution Program, she has a great passion to build peace in the world and is a local task force leader for the 2011 Season for Nonviolence.

Jacquie and Dwayne moved to the Pacific Northwest from Phoenix Arizona where they attended the New Vision Center for Spiritual Living. They are committed to raising their children in the Religious Science Philosophy and are inspired to bring these spiritual truths to all the children and families at New Thought Center for Spiritual Living. Their collective energy and experience in working with children and families brings an authentic opportunity of growth and learning to everyone involved in the Youth & Family Ministry.

Amanda began her journey in the New Thought movement at age 12. As a teen in New Thought, Amanda was very involved in her youth group and church community. This was such an influential part of her life that she knew she wanted to volunteer with youth and be a part the positive same support system that she was given growing up. Amanda began volunteering as a youth group leader when she was 19. In addition to being the Teen Program Coordinator here at NTCSL, Amanda enjoys her job working in a special education classroom in the Lake Oswego School District.

I am a retired (mostly) technology executive and business owner who has no doubt that his most important achievement in life is a beautiful family of 4 grown kids and 8 grandkids, created with my wife of 48 years (Leone) and my Higher Power.
I've been on my current New Thought spiritual path for over 25 years (previously Lutheran). The single most important contributor to my personal spiritual growth over the last 15+ years is my involvement with Spiritual Growth Circles, as a participant, facilitator and host. I have co-led church-wide programs at LEC, Celebration Church, and now at New Thought Center for Spiritual Living (of which I was founding member and Treasurer on the original Board of Trustees). My very simple objective with this program is to help others accelerate their personal spiritual growth, and in turn be motivated to help others.

Charlie and Lorna are old hands at NTCSL. Charlie is a past Trustee and Treasurer, and currently serves on the Finance Committee as well as co-heading up the Library Team. Lorna, who manifested Charlie in the first place, is the doll in this deal.

Holly Wells is a founding member of New Thought Center for Spiritual Living, and has served as a leader in many areas, including as a member of the original Board of Trustees. Currently, Holly serves as a co-faciliator of the Community/Event Center Team, and a member of the Transformation Team

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