Course Instructor

Rev. Lynn Johnson is an Ordained Minister of Religious Science whose life is committed to using her intuition and passion to inspire and encourage others to discover their own divinity. She is currently in the final visioning stage in the creation of the Baja Center for Spiritual Living in Los Cabos, Baja Sur, Mexico.

For six years prior to her move to Mexico, Rev. Lynn served as the Senior Minister of the Portland Center for Spiritual Living, and for two years as Assistant Minister of the Santa Rosa CSL, where she Directed the Education Ministry with over 20 teachers and assistants, and also the Pastoral Care Ministry, with over 45 compassionate and dedicated volunteers.

She is a gifted metaphysical teacher with over 17 years experience igniting the hearts and minds of students yearning for a deeper spiritual connection. She has personally used spiritual principles and prayer to dramatically change her own life, and has an intuitive gift for assisting students in releasing resistance to what is keeping them stuck and away from their greater good.

Rev. Lynn has a rich sense of humor and uses examples from her own life to wake up those hesitating to jump into New Thought with both feet! She is a passionate speaker and compassionate listener and loves…loves…loves life. She is definitely not a “Stepford” –cookie-cutter, sweet-as-molasses type of minister – and will use whatever Spiritual principles she needs to urge students to love Spirit with every fiber of their being.

Rev. Lynn Johnson is an Ordained Minister of Religious Science whose life is committed to using her intuition and passion to inspire and encourage others to discover their own divinity. She is currently in the final visioning stage in the creation of the Baja Center for Spiritual Living in Los Cabos, Baja Sur, Mexico.

For six years prior to her move to Mexico, Rev. Lynn served as the Senior Minister of the Portland Center for Spiritual Living, and for two years as Assistant Minister of the Santa Rosa CSL, where she directed the Education Ministry with over 20 teachers and assistants, and also the Pastoral Care Ministry, with over 45 compassionate and dedicated volunteers.

She is a gifted metaphysical teacher with over 17 years experience igniting the hearts and minds of students yearning for a deeper spiritual connection. She has personally used spiritual principles and prayer to dramatically change her own life, and has an intuitive gift for assisting students in releasing resistance to what is keeping them stuck and away from their greater good.

Rev. Lynn has a rich sense of humor and uses examples from her own life to wake up those hesitating to jump into New Thought with both feet! She is a passionate speaker and compassionate listener and loves…loves…loves life. She is definitely not a “Stepford” –cookie-cutter, sweet-as-molasses type of minister – and will use whatever Spiritual principles she needs to urge students to love Spirit with every fiber of their being.

Rev. Dr. Dollie Mercedes came to Religious Science in 1985. She declares a “checkered” religious background. She was baptized into the LDS church by missionaries at an early age in Harrison, Arkansas, and was later married in the Christian Church by an LDS bishop in California. Her husband later served as minister in Christian Churches. When single, her first appointment in Religious Science was the financial chair in a local church. She later studied for the ministry, acquiring her ordination and Doctor of Divinity in 1992 from Independent Church of Religious Science’s Religious Science Theological Seminary in Long Beach CA. The purpose of the degree was for pastoral counseling.

Her vocation was 20 years as college professor of business and was director of Small Business Development Centers. She concurrently studied alternative, effective counseling techniques, achieving Fellowship status in the American Psychotherapy Association. She now positions herself as a Transformational Coach. In local churches she has provided “Truly Forgive” and “Losing Your Fears” workshops.

Michael Terranova is a student of the major religions of the world. He was one of the first spiritual practitioners at the Abundant Life Center in Vancouver, Washington. He holds ministerial degrees from "the “The Teaching of Intuitional Metaphysics” and “The Teaching of the Inner Christ.” He has been a minister since 1979. He was Ordained in 2009 by Rev. Marcia Sutton of the “Christ Church of Co-Creation” where he has studied the works of Emma Curtis Hopkins for over 15 years. He is a member of WiseWoman Press, who publishes the works of Emma Curtis Hopkins.

Sally Wooley has trained with the Yogafit system and has experienced a variety of styles. She has her certificate to teach Senior Yoga. Sally is helpful, encouraging and delighted to have this opportunity to share her love of the benefits of yoga.

1989 was the “new beginning” for Barbara. Her father had just died, she was going through a divorce becoming a single parent of a 4-year old, and then an amazing God moment occurred! Since then she has been on a major roller-coaster of life, taking her around a corner that she didn’t expect — becoming a minister! Ever since her licensing and ordination in 2000/2001, she has continued to be enthralled with spirituality and has found herself moving to different churches, being open to God’s guidance. “Joy” is the way it is! “I love to have fun, laugh, and share the many things I have learned from my life experience AND I enjoy hearing about how others have come to their own spiritual awareness in their lives. Come into my life and live JOY! Let’s laugh, cry, and BE together. That’s what I truly want!”

Shannon O'Hurley is a licensed Religious Science Practitioner through United Centers for Spiritual Living and is honored to be serving the New Thought Center for Spiritual Living community. She recently relocated to Oregon from California with her beloved husband, David and their four beautiful daughters. Shannon began her Spiritual journey at Agape in Los Angeles and then settled into the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science community where she studied and served for many years. Prior to her call to ministry, Shannon had the great blessing of working as a professional actor in theatre/television and film for over twenty years. She brings forth her love of Spirit and creative expression as she continues her Spiritual journey and innermost calling, attending the Holmes Institute ministerial program. Shannon has spent over a decade studying the ancient modalities of Feng Shui and Sacred Numerology. She brings joy, gratitude, intuition, humor and a deep dedication to Religious Science principles into her practice. Shannon is available for Spiritual counseling, hospital and home visits and always welcomes the opportunity to pray with members of the community.

Larrye, raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a life-long learner who brings her southern style into all aspects of her life. A member of "New Thought" communities since 1986, she realized she was raised in SOM philosophy. Her family’s approach to Catholicism was "new thought" - work at what you love, play often, and above all, be happy,
joyous, and know that God is ever-present!

Larrye has a MS in Mathematics and BS in Electrical Engineering – was always told she could be whatever she wanted, and being 1 of 3 women in a 350 engineering class was no obstacle! Her technical skills bring a financial security and provide a balance to her more exuberant, outgoing playful side.

Larrye incorporates her life and business coaching skills in her practice. She listens and questions, allowing the client to discover the genius within, finding the perfect path to a life of joy, abundance, and love.

Larrye comes from Whole Life Center in Lake Oswego where she was an active member from its beginning. She served on the board for four years, lead the greeting team, participated in the High Watch and prayer teams, was a regular Platform Assistant,
provided workshops, was a passionate member of the choir, and became "Grammye Larrye" to most of the children.

She transitions to New Thought CSL with plans to continue her active service, having already joined the choir. She plans to serve the community through workshops and other volunteer activities, while continuing community work with JDRF - the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation.

Larrye is expanding her discovery of the depth of the Spirit within through her journey to a Masters of Consciousness from the Holmes Institute to obtain her ministerial license by 2013.

Dr. Moses is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and motivational corporate trainer. His message empowers people to achieve greater emotional health, success and creativity by showing how shifts in attitude establish genuine fulfillment.

Moses is the author of the popular "It’s So Easy When You Know How," now in its second edition. He was the host of a nationally aired, magazine-style television program and the co-host of a network informational series, embracing the Think Smart System (TSS).
Moses is the founder of the New Thought Center San Diego, Cofounder and past President of the Affiliated New Thought Network, Cofounder of New Thought Ministries of Oregon and served as the Senior Advisor of the Emerson Institute, from whom he received his doctorate. He currently serves as the Spiritual Director of SpiritWorks Center for Spiritual Living in Burbank, California. (www.spiritworkscenter.com)

In September of 1999, Moses joined a select group of civic and spiritual leaders for dialogues with the Dalai Lama in “Synthesis Project” at His Holiness’ residence in Dharmasala, India. Global challenges were discussed in earnest with an ongoing articulation of solutions.

Moses is passionate about teaching and through his inimitable style, guarantees his audience deeper fulfillment, joy and purpose in their lives. He currently lives with his wife in Topanga, California. Their two children have graduated from Southern California universities.