Who We Are |
Our Leadership
Rev. Susan Shahani
Senior Minister
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Holds a vision of “The Cultivation of World Peace Through Inner Peace” as it is expressed through the Teachings and Practices of the Agape Movement/New Thought Ancient Wisdom. She’s been an Agape Minister since 2009 and Licensed Spiritual Practitioner since 2002, serving the community individually and collectively.
Rev Susan has taught numerous classes and developed many workshops at Agape. She has designed and managed the delivery of courses and programs for Agape University including the powerful Practitioner Program. She has been a staff minister at Agape for 6 years, honing her skills at |
student development and creating curriculum, programs for faculty/facilitator training, and has been instrumental in expanding the powerful professional practitioner studies program as well as the ministerial development program. She’s been the director of several ministries including “Membership” the “Agape Association of Communities” and the “Agape Affiliate” program. In 2009, Rev Susan became a certified Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor, supporting families and patients moving through their final transition. She holds specialized certifications in the field of Palliative Care Chaplaincy as well. She has recently completed her Chaplaincy Residency at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and will soon prepare for board certification in Chaplaincy.
In February 2018, Rev Susan became the Spiritual Director of “Enlightened Heart OC” bringing with her all the skills, experience and talents she has cultivated over the many years of dedicated service. She currently resides in beautiful Laguna Beach, CA, and is the mother of 4 adult children and one lovable companion, Milo, her 3 year/old Bernadoodle.
In February 2018, Rev Susan became the Spiritual Director of “Enlightened Heart OC” bringing with her all the skills, experience and talents she has cultivated over the many years of dedicated service. She currently resides in beautiful Laguna Beach, CA, and is the mother of 4 adult children and one lovable companion, Milo, her 3 year/old Bernadoodle.
Rev. Candice Gee
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During her 29 years in New Thought teaching, Rev. Candice has directed and co-directed many ministries within the spiritual communities she has served in. She has facilitated classes, including courses in Prosperity, Ethics, New Thought history, Membership, Practitioner and Ministerial Studies. She is currently the Assistant Minister at the Enlightened Heart Spiritual Center in Orange County, CA and serves on the executive board of The International New Thought Alliance.
Rev. Candice comes out of the financial business management world
with a focus on entertainment-based clients. For over 26 years,
Candice has successfully maintained an accounting, business management practice; and a professional reputation that bespeaks of honesty and integrity.
She is the embodiment of the servant-leader in both ministry and the financial world, touching countless lives.
Candice also teaches in various business venues and has spoken and taught in spiritual centers around the country.
She has a deep passion for justice, inclusivity and action and is wholly committed to a world that works for everyone.
Rev. Candice comes out of the financial business management world
with a focus on entertainment-based clients. For over 26 years,
Candice has successfully maintained an accounting, business management practice; and a professional reputation that bespeaks of honesty and integrity.
She is the embodiment of the servant-leader in both ministry and the financial world, touching countless lives.
Candice also teaches in various business venues and has spoken and taught in spiritual centers around the country.
She has a deep passion for justice, inclusivity and action and is wholly committed to a world that works for everyone.
Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioners (ALSP)
Being an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner (ALSP) is a calling and a lifelong commitment. A professional Practitioner is a licensed spiritual counselor and guide, who has answered the call to put God first and foremost in his/her life. An Agape Practitioner has engaged in a rigorous consciousness building process which includes specific studies that apply to and prepare the student for advanced participation in spiritual community.
Each week, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioners participate in our service and offer one-on-one affirmative prayer afterwards.
Each week, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioners participate in our service and offer one-on-one affirmative prayer afterwards.
