Our Ministers

Dr. Kenn and Dr. Deborah Gordon are the founding co-pastors of Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna. The Gordons began their Science of Mind studies in 1986, taking classes and ministerial training in Palm Desert, California. Once they graduated, their vision was to bring the Science of Mind teaching to their hometown and the Okanagan region, and in 1993 they did just that. Their vision has created a community that is now the spiritual home to more than 500 like-minded people taking part in Sunday services, classes and workshops.

As gifted and inspiring speakers, devoted teachers and spiritual counsellors, the Gordons’ commitment to serving others extends far beyond the geographical boundaries of their Centre.

Dr. Kenn is the president of the International Centers for Spiritual Living, having served in numerous capacities on the board of directors since 1999. In 2005 he was named Minister of the Year and received his Doctorate of Humanities.

Dr. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and since the early 2000s has co-chaired the International organization's annual one-week conference attended by more than 700 delegates from around North America. She currently serves on the International Centers for Spiritual Living Department of Education committee.

Rev. Melody began her spiritual journey in her 20s, and it led her to move to Canada in 1988 and eventually arrive in Kelowna where she found her calling in 2003 at the Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna. A mother of two, Melody is devoted to helping newcomers to the Centre feel welcome and encouraged to explore their spiritual depths through early Discovery classes and Science of Mind classes. Along with Rev. Diane Hockey, Melody teaches the popular Five Gifts for an Abundant Life!

Dr. Casey spent 20-plus years as a pulpit minister with United Centers for Spiritual Living in Southern California before moving to happy-semi-retirement in Kelowna. In addition to his work at the Kelowna Centre, he continues to serve as the Ecclesiastical Representative Coordinator and Director of the United Centers for Spiritual Living assistance program through their home office in Golden, Colorado. An active addictions counsellor, Casey works locally at A Home Away Retreat Inc. as a consultant-advisor and relief counselor. He is currently very active with the Mankind Project and devotes many hours to that organization.

Rev. Laura-Lee first became spiritually aware while hiking and skiing the mountains of the Kootenays, where she grew up. She moved to Kelowna in 1997 and soon after discovered the Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna, becoming a minister in 2008. At the centre, she is known for her exceptional work with children, heading up the volunteer program, and teaching Science of Mind classes alongside her life partner Rev. Dean Regnier. Devoted to service, Laura-Lee has worked as a nurse since 1984 and today specializes in paediatrics and palliative care for children at KGH.

Rev. Diane began attending the Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna in 2003 and was surprised to discover that her spiritual journey was on the fast-track. Within eight months she took up Science of Mind classes and by 2008 was installed as a staff minister. She serves a vital role as treasurer on the Board of Trustees and her ministry is devoted to assisting others with developing a healthy happy prosperity consciousness. She teaches Science of Mind classes and along with Rev. Melody Bailey, has introduced many students to the program Five Gifts for an Abundant Life!

Rev. Dianne has been with the Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna since its early days. Within a very short time of discovering this spiritual community, she was immersed in classes and working towards her ministry. She was installed as a staff minister in 2003. She has served on the Board of Trustees. She currently teaches Science of Mind classes and assists with the Children’s program.

Rev. Dean’s quest for truth and spirituality started at a young age growing up in a fundamentalist church. After leaving the church, he continued his journey focused on energy work and affirmations. In the mid-1990s he discovered the New Thought teaching, and started taking classes at the Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna. Dean became a minister in 2003, and has spent much of his 13 years serving on the Board of Trustees. An engaging speaker, he is a devoted teacher of Science of Mind.

Rev. Barb is the Centre for Spiritual Living – Kelowna’s music and artistic director, a position she has held since 2005, and it’s no surprise. Barb’s first exposure to Science of Mind literally came through music. In 1998 she was given an inspirational CD by Ricki Byars-Beckwith. But it took until 2003 when she moved to Kelowna to find a community of like-minded people. She became a minister in 2008, leads the house band Sista B and The Boyz, and oversees all the music direction including choir and the children’s musical conservatory. Outside the centre, she works as a full-time vocal instructor and professional singer.

Rev. Darlene became an RSI minister in 1989, founding the first Religious Science Church in the Lower Mainland where she served for 18 years until moving to Kelowna and enjoying semi-retirement. Born and raised in Calgary, Darlene married young and raised two grown children largely on her own. With a lifetime of spiritual experience behind her, she is now focused on building healthy families and individuals. Trained in Virginia Satir’s Transformational Systemic Therapy, Darlene assists people in uncovering their mental beliefs, developing emotional awareness and recognizing their own Soul divinity.

Rev. Dick has been a life-long spiritual seeker and teacher. He spent 40 years as a professional teacher in the B.C. school system, inspiring young people to reach their potential in music, arts and English. He received his Master’s in Teaching from Gonzaga University and after retirement quickly embarked on route to become a Minister in 2008 – cementing his life-long passion for the metaphysical. He heads the Compassionate Heart ministry, works as choir director, and teaches Science of Mind classes.

Rev. Karin started her spiritual journey as a young girl brought up in a family of agnostics and atheists. After journeying through traditional Christianity (both Catholic and Protestant), and various Eastern philosophies she gave it all up for journalism. But Spirit wasn’t finished with her yet, and in the late 1990s she landed at Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna. In 2008 she completed her formal studies to become a minister where she specializes in creative expression. Karin continues to work as a professional journalist and her spiritual column Under Currents appears weekly in the Capital News.

Dr. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and since the early 2000s has co-chaired the International organization's annual one-week conference attended by more than 700 delegates from around North America. She currently serves on the International Centers for Spiritual Living Department of Education committee.

Dr. Kenn is the president of the International Centers for Spiritual Living, having served in numerous capacities on the board of directors since 1999. In 2005 he was named Minister of the Year and received his Doctorate of Humanities.