Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary

2003 - 2004 Course Schedule

Instructors

Fall Semester: October 1 - December 18, 2003

Winter Semester: January 7 - March 25, 2004

Course of instruction is based upon the metaphysical principles contained in the Bible, as found in the teachings of Jesus the Christ, and as set forth in Science of Mind, Unity, and Divine Science teachings.

General Information

The Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary offers a two-year program leading to qualification as a Licensed or Ordained New Thought Minister. All courses are conducted at the Seminary Headquarters:

Community Church of New Thought
5013 East Broadway Road
Mesa, Arizona 85206-1301, USA
Phone: (480) 830-1074
E-mail: please use our e-mail form
Website: http://websyte.com/newthought/ccntmesa/

Accreditation is from the Community Church of New Thought, an Arizona Non-Profit Organization.

Licensing/Ordination depends upon the completion of the required courses and upon the recommendation of the review board and the licensing and ordination committee.

The seminary instructors collectively have served New Thought ministries for more than two hundred years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to each class.

There are no fees for seminary courses, which are presented on a love offering basis. Our desire is to present the strongest program possible, knowing that every need of the seminary student will be met. We invite each student to understand and to apply the laws of prosperity, supply, and demand.

Consideration is given to past training, education, and experience in determining what courses an individual student needs to take in pursuing ministerial status. Courses will be recommended to students based on how the student intends to use his/her training. Acceptable credits earned elsewhere are honored towards requirements for ministerial status.

Ordination will be conferred upon qualifying students Sunday, April 4, 2004, followed by a reception. All are invited to attend.

Applications can be obtained by
E-mail: audreym1231@juno.com
or by writing to:
Community Church of New Thought
5013 East Broadway Road
Mesa, Arizona 85206-1301, USA
or by Phone: (480) 830-1074.
Attention: Rev. Audrey Scott, Registrar.

For information regarding the Payson, Arizona Campus, contact Kathleen Frierdich at 928-487-0029 for information.

Instructors

• Dr. Blaine C. Mays
• Revs. Marvin and Debbi Brown
• Lois Fillmore-Pedalino
• Rev. Lynne Hollander
• Rev. EvaGrace Johnson
• Rev. Lois Jean Kasza
• Dr. Betty I. Mays
• Dr. Mimi C. Ronnie
• Rev. William Spence

Fall Semester, 2003

Course Schedule, Description, and Instructor Information

Fall Semester meets Wednesday and Thursday evenings, October 1 through December 18, 2003. No classes are held on Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27, 2003

Effective Counseling and Treatment, Part 1

Wednesday, October 1 - November 19, December 3-17, 6-7 pm

This course teaches the power of prayer at the metaphysical and practical levels, as well as the procedures of counseling, including the "do's and don'ts" and how to be most effective while working with the counselee from a spiritual basis.

Drs. Blaine C. Mays and Betty I. Mays, Instructors

Blaine has been in New Thought all of his life. He served as Senior Minister at Unity of Phoenix for 27 years. President of the International New Thought Alliance for 26 years. He is one of 22 ministers to receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Association of Unity Churches. He is a former member of Silent Unity and is Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought.

Betty was ordained by Dr. Joseph Murphy in 1980. She served as Pastoral Director and Associate Minister for 27 years at Unity of Phoenix. She also trained at the Living Bible Center and received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity in 1992. Betty is now serving as Pastoral Director and Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought.

New Thought History and Archives

Wednesday, October 1-22, 7-8 pm

This course discusses New Thought, a more than a century-old movement dedicated to healing all levels through persistent positive thinking and acceptance of one's indwelling divinity. The course also covers pertinent information about the history of New Thought, illustrating dynamic yet little known facts about New Thought pioneers up to its present day leaders, writers, and students.

Doug and Karen Jones and Dr. Mimi C. Ronnie, Instructors

Doug and Karen are Co-Chairs of the Addington International New Thought Alliance Archives Committee. Karen is a Practitioner with Community Church of New Thought. Their professional backgrounds and extended familiarity with New Thought material are valuable assets to organizing and cataloging the Archives and bringing it to international accessibility.

Mimi was born into New Thought. After graduating from Fresno State University, she began her studies in Religious Science International. Mimi has been involved in the founding of seven New Thought churches. She was ordained in 1981 by Dr. Joseph Murphy. Mimi became Executive Director of the International New Thought Alliance in 1976 and is now COO for the Alliance. Mimi is Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought and received her Honorary Doctorate in 1999.

Church Administration

Wednesday, October 29 - November 19, 7-8 pm

This course delves into the many aspects of church leadership and management.

Dr. Blaine C. Mays, Instructor

Please see above for education and experience.

Legal Aspects of Counseling and Ministering

Wednesday, December 3-17, 7-8 pm

This class is designed for students to understand the legal obligation of clergy and pastoral counseling according to the United States government and the State of Arizona, distinguishing between what one is mandated to do and what one chooses to do.

Rev. William Spence, Instructor

William is an ordained minister of the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary, he has been involved in New Thought for 45 years, including church administration, building, financing, counseling, speaking, and teaching. He is a board member of the International New Thought Alliance and is its General Counsel. In adidtion to Bill's great service to the many dimensions of New Thought, he has maintained a large and successful law practice in the Valley of the Sun.

Old Testament History

Wednesday, October 1 - November 19, December 3-17, 8-9 pm

The objectives of this course are, through audio and video tapes and reading material, to cover the teachings of the Old Testament including various viewpoints about it from an array of teachers, ministers, and researchers.

Rev. EvaGrace Johnson, Instructor

EvaGrace earned a Master of Ministers degree through the International Bible Institute and Seminary, Orlando, Florida. She received ordination from the First Essence Christian Church of Mission, British Columbia, Canada after completing studies of Dr. Edmund Bordeaus Szekely's work on the Essences. EvaGrace was ordained by the Federation of Independent Unity Churches in 2000.

New Thought Fundamentals, Part 1

Thursday, October 2, November 20, December 4-18, 6-7 pm

This course teaches the basics of the broad arena of New Thought principles and spirituality using the teachings of Neville and other New Thought educators, including the founders of the major New Thougth Schools - Unity, Religious Science, and Divine Science.

Lois Fillmore-Pedalino

Lois has spent most of her life in search of spiritual growth and self-actualization. Finding New Thought in 1987, she has an extensive background in metaphysical interpretation, Bible and New Thought classes through Unity, Religious Science, and Community Church of New Thought. She is currently an Operations Manager with Wells Fargo as well as a certified hypnotherapist and energy healing practitioner.

Rev. Lynne Hollander

Lynne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. Lynne spent 13 years studying and teaching the evolution of consciousness based on the Fourth Way teachings of Georges Gurdjieff, Peter Ouspensky, and Rodney Collins, followed by graduate work and certification with the California Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Lynne was ordained by the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary in March, 2000 and is presently the Director of the Addington International New Thought Alliance Archives, Research Center, and Library.

Rev. Lois Jean Kasza

Lois Jean Kasza's college education is in Liberal Arts and Sciences, with additional studies in parenting, life skills, grief and spiritual counseling, and energy-healing. She was ordained by the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary in April, 2002.

Metaphysical Bible Interpretation, Part 1

Thursday, October 2 - November 20, December 4-18, 7-8 pm

This course teaches the value of metaphysical interpretation for the spiritual enrichment of one's life experience and provides students an opportunity to develop skills for doing their own interpretive work. Several different methods of metaphysical interpretation will be examined using some classic excerpts from the Bible.

Lois Fillmore-Pedalino, Instructor

Lois has spent most of her life in search of spiritual growth and self-actualization. Finding New Thought in 1987, she has an extensive background in metaphysical interpretation, Bible and New Thought classes through Unity, Religious Science, and Community Church of New Thought. She is currently an Operations Manager with Wells Fargo as well as a certified hypnotherapist and energy healing practitioner.

Cultivating Transpersonal Spirituality, Part 1

Thursday, October 2 - November 20, December 4-18, 8-9 pm

This course explores fundamental concepts, models, and activities from a variety of religious, philosophical, and psychospiritual traditions that can be applied to increase the spiritual quality of one's life, consciousness, and interactions with others.

Rev. Lynne Hollander, Instructor

Lynne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. Lynne spent 13 years studying and teaching the evolution of consciousness based on the Fourth Way teachings of Georges Gurdjieff, Peter Ouspensky, and Rodney Collins, followed by graduate work and certification with the California Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Lynne was ordained by the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary in March, 2000 and is presently the Director of the Addington International New Thought Alliance Archives, Research Center, and Library.

Winter Semester, 2004

Course Schedule, Description, and Instructor Information

Winter Semester meets Wednesday and Thursday evenings, January 7 through March 25, 2004

New Testament History

Wednesday, January 7 - March 24, 6-7 pm

This course presents the teachings of Jesus Christ, explores His use of the parables as a teaching method, discusses a "New Thought" interpretation of the New Testament, and provides a spiritual basis for using principles of Truth to enhance and enrich one's daily living, focused on "being doers of the word, not just hearers only.

Rev. EvaGrace Johnson, Instructor

Please see above for education and experience.

Homeletics

Wednesday, January 7 - March 24, 7-8 pm

This course teaches the branch of practical theology that treats of homlies and lessons, empowering one to prepare and delive a creative message of inspiration and wisdom.

Revs. Marvin and Debbi Brown, Instructors

Revs. Marvin and Debbi Brown, Instructors, have extensive background in New Thought education and presentations. Marvin and Debbi were ordained by the Lola Pauline Mays New Thought Seminary in April, 2002. Debbi has written a manual covering death, dying, grief, spiritual counseling, ministering to the sick, and administering last rites, memorial services, baptisms, and weddings.

Ceremonies

Wednesday, January 7 - March 24, 8-9 pm

This course covers all aspects of ceremonies given by New Thought ministers.

Revs. Marvin and Debbi Brown, Instructors

Please see above for education and experience.

New Thought Fundamentals, Part 2

Thursday, January 8 - March 25, 6-7 pm

This class provides a forum for discussing New Thought principles and practices from the standpoint of their practical application to daily life. Discussion will include aspects of Self, the creative process, tools for change, spiritual mind treatment, and dealing with Christian concepts from a New Thought perspective.

Metaphysical Bible Interpretation, Part 2

Thursday, January 8 - March 25, 7-8 pm

Please see above for course description and rèsumè of instructor.

Cultivating Transpersonal Spirituality, Part 2

Thursday, January 8 - March 25, 8-9 pm

Please see above for course description and rèsumè of instructor.