Agape

Agape International Spiritual Center

"The essence of Agape is best described by its founder, Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith: "When I founded the Agape International Spiritual Center and community in 1986, we “visioned” it as a movement that would take a stand for love, for peace, for being a beneficial presence on the planet. That’s why it was named "Agape," which in Greek means unconditional love. Agape’s vision is fueled by the love of God, the One, indefinable yet unmistakable Presence whose vehicle on earth is the human heart and soul. My aspiration is that every individual who is touched by the vibration of Agape is inspired to cultivate a heart of love as wide as the world."

Since its doors opened in 1986, Agape’s active teaching and practice of the New Thought-Ancient Wisdom tradition of spirituality has expanded into a trans-denominational movement and community of 9,000 local members and 1,000,000 friends worldwide. Through Dr. Beckwith’s weekly services, Agape’s University of Transformational Studies and Leadership classes, ministries and other outreach programs, the heart of Agape reaches deep into local and global communities teaching individuals about the transforming, healing power of prayer, meditation, and selfless service."


 * Gerald Russell, ALSP	Chief Operating Officer
 * Maria Garcia Crocker	Exec. Asst. to Rev. Michael

Ministers
Accessed December 2008:


 * Dr. Michael Beckwith	Founder and Spiritual Director
 * Rev. Leon Campbell	Youth & Family Director
 * Rev. Joanne Coleman	Staff Minister
 * Rev. John Elliott	Director, Transformational, Ministerial, and Leadership Services
 * Rev. Daytra Hansel	GlobalWorks
 * Dr. Maisha Hazzard	Staff Minister
 * Rev. Audre Levy	Staff Minister
 * Rev. Safire Rose	Staff Minister
 * Rev. Greta Sesheta	Staff Minister
 * Rev. Coco Stewart	One From the Heart, Director
 * Rev. Cheryl J. Ward, J.D.	UTSLA Dean, Asst. Minister and Board President

Contact

 * Web: http://www.agapelive.com

Related Sourcewatch articles

 * Wendy Greene
 * University of Transformational Studies and Leadership at Agape