Akili Beckwith, ALSP

Akili Beckwith, ALSP, is a long time student and teacher of Ageless Truth Principles. An Agape Practitioner for more than 25 years, he was recently recognized as a Master Practitioner. He has taught classes at Agape University on Meditation and Self-Mastery and is an avid student and facilitator of A Course in Miracles spiritual study groups in the Los Angeles area.

Akili loves to travel, meet new people, and experience different cultures and spiritual traditions.  He leads pilgrimages to various parts of the world, including Kemet (known today as Egypt), Peru, and parts of West Africa.  His embodiment of the Spiritual Truth Principles has endeared him to many students, clients, and others.  He is a man who has never met a stranger because he sees the Divine Presence in all.

Rev. Deborah L. Johnson, Founding Minister & President, Inner Light Ministries

Rev. Deborah L. Johnson is the founding minister and president of Inner Light Ministries, an Omnifaith outreach ministry dedicated to teaching the practical application of Universal Spiritual Principles to all of life’s circumstances.  She is also the founder and president of The Motivational Institute, an organizational development consulting firm specializing in cultural diversity serving the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to community-based organizations. She is a dynamic public speaker, known for her ability to bring clarity to complex and emotionally-charged issues.

A life-long social justice activist, Rev. Deborah is the successful co-litigant in two landmark cases in California, one set the precedent for the inclusion of sexual orientation in the state’s Civil Rights Bill and the other defeated the challenge to legalizing domestic partnerships.  A voice for compassion, equality, and reconciliation, her primary focus has been on coalition building, conflict resolution, public policy development, and cultural sensitivity awareness. She holds a vision of Oneness, beyond creed and doctrine, and feels particularly called to heal the sense of separation between those adhering to conservative and progressive ideologies.

Her groundbreaking work has been featured in numerous books, magazines, radio, and television programs.  She is the author of The Sacred Yes and Your Deepest Intent of the Letters from the Infinite series, as well as Living the Sacred Yes: Affirmations for Action.  Wherever she goes, her message is always one of possibility, inclusion, empowerment, and transformation.  She is also an inductee into the Board of Preachers of the Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel at Morehouse College, a leadership development trainer for the Network of Spiritual Progressives, and is also an original vision core member of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, founded by her spiritual mentor, Michael Beckwith.

Rev. Suzi Lula, Spiritual Psychologist & Author

Suzi Lula is a premier wisdom teacher in the field of Spiritual Psychology. She is a much-sought after Spiritual Therapist, speaker, and the best-selling author of The Motherhood Evolution: How Thriving Mothers Raise Thriving Children. Suzi has over 20 years of experience and a thriving full-time private practice with a popular library of transformational online self study courses (SuziLula.com). She is an expert in the field of human transformation and has a deep understanding of the nature of spiritual and therapeutic growth to effect profound inner healing. She is known for her compassionate heart and sensitivity.

Rev. Jason Daveon Mitchell, Agape Associate Minister & Manager, Agape Practitioner Core and Prayer Ministry

Rev. Jason Daveon Mitchell is a 2020 graduate in the inaugural class of the Michael B. Beckwith School of Ministry. As a staff member of Agape International Spiritual Center, Rev. Jason manages Agape’s prayer ministry and supports the Practitioner Core. In addition to these roles, he serves as the director for Agape’s Sacred Service Ministry.

For over nine years, Rev. Jason has facilitated Our Daily Prayer Call, a morning devotional call where people from around the world gather in prayer, affirming Truth. His utmost desire is for all of humanity awaken to the Truth of our divinity and master walking this journey as Love incarnate.

Rev. Kim Stanwood Terranova, Spiritual Therapist & Author

For over 25 years Kim Stanwood Terranova has been an impactful spiritual figure in the U.S. and internationally.  She is a woman of passionate power who is committed to assisting individuals in living awakened lives, and has been dubbed the “mind chiropractor” and the master teacher of intentional living.  She is also the author of the transformational book, The Technology of Intention, which hit the Amazon best-seller list upon being released in the Spring of 2020.  Kim boldly shares that one of her greatest joys and honors is to be a licensed practitioner at the Agape International Spiritual Center, and she has been awarded the titles of Master Practitioner and Master Teacher at the Agape University.  Kim is a facilitator of Rev. Michael's The Answer Is You program, Spiritual Liberation, and the lead teacher of Rev. Michael’s work at the Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica.

Additionally, Kim is the founder of World As One, a non-profit organization committed to bringing peace principles to children all over the world.

Rev. Victoria Thomas, Spiritual Director, Agape East Spiritual Center

Rev. Victoria Thomas is an ordained Agape International Minister and faculty member at Agape University and the Spiritual Director of the Agape East Spiritual Center in Coastal VA. She is a certified yoga teacher, Reiki Master, Ho’Oponopono practitioner, sound healer, inspirational speaker, writer, and spiritual counselor.

Victoria inspires and empowers through her workshops and classes. She speaks powerfully on a variety of topics such as self-care, addiction and recovery, the shamanic initiation and vocation, conscious parenting, spiritual healing, forgiveness, affirmative prayer, and science and spirituality.

For over 12 years she led Agape’s One from the Heart Health & Wholeness Ministry and has facilitated spiritual support groups at the Women’s Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Prior to entering the path of ministry, she co-facilitated drug awareness classes and taught parenting classes.

Rev. Carlton Richard Teabout

Rev. Carlton Richard Teabout became a member of the Agape International Spiritual Center 20 years ago. Immersing himself in the study of the teachings of New Thought/Ageless Wisdom, he became an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner in 2006 and a graduate of the Michael B. Beckwith School of ministry in the fall of 2020. He is currently an Assistant Staff Minister at Agape International Spiritual Center and Manager of Agape University.

Rev. Carlton’s call to service is through teaching. He served as a class facilitator for 10 years for the Practitioners Studies Program and is now lead instructor. He has a passion for supporting those who seek to deepen their connection to God through the teachings of New Thought/Ageless Wisdom, and is actively teaching and creating ways for like-minded people to connect, create, and celebrate life. Most recently, Rev. Carlton created and facilitates a monthly meditation community, 21 Day 21 Minutes, an intentional morning meditation practice.