"Spiritual leaders, priests and prophets are lamps burning in the dark, seeking meaning for humanity."
Rev. LeRoy Zemke
TLG Senior Pastor
Reverend LeRoy Zemke is a teacher, minister, and internationally known intuitive consultant. For over 56 years, Rev. Zemke has practiced and taught principles for effective living and increasing spiritual awareness. As a life-long student of esoteric studies, metaphysics, and world religions, he brings a powerful, insightful message to his professional work. He has helped countless numbers of people throughout the U.S. and Europe to discover direction, inner clarity and purpose for their lives.
Ordained in 1960, Rev. Zemke holds an interdenominational degree in religious education and metaphysical studies from the Chesterfield Seminary and a B.A. degree from the University of South Florida. He is senior pastor of the Temple of The Living God in St. Petersburg, Florida. Rev. Zemke speaks and teaches for business, colleges, metaphysical groups, and churches in the U.S. and abroad. His book, “Thoughts for Transformation” has been critically acclaimed.
Rev. LeRoy Zemke
TLG Senior Pastor
Rev. Karmene Lusis, Associate Pastor brings an extensive musical background along with practical business skills which include teaching and administrative experience. Her infectious enthusiasm, both personally and professionally, will serve to attract new and on-going support in all areas.
Born and raised in Canada, Rev. Lusis has been a lifetime student of metaphysical teachings and spiritualism. Although brought up in the Lutheran faith, she nevertheless had an early interest in Eastern philosophies and esoteric teachings, which she continued to explore following her move to St. Petersburg in 1982.
Since that time, Rev. Lusis has pursued studies in a wide range of teachings, including Unity and Science of Mind, as well as other esoteric materials. In 2000 she was ordained at the Temple of Love and Healing in St. Petersburg and later received her B.A. degree in Metaphysical Healing Arts from the College of Metaphysical Studies in Clearwater, where she also became certified as a Past-Life Regression facilitator and Reiki Master.
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Rev. Lusis‛ professional work with both Unity and Science of Mind churches has been varied and longstanding, beginning in 1986. At Unity, for example, during the 1990‛s she served as Sunday School teacher, Sound Team member and Office Assistant. In her travels she has served as a musician, workshop facilitator and teacher for a wide range of programs as well as guest speaker at Sunday service. From 2006-2015 she served on the Pastoral staff at the Temple of Love and Healing. Her background in teaching includes such subjects as meditation, healing, psychic/intuitive development, mediumship development, past-life regression, dance and sacred movement, art, Mandala studies and more.
From 1990-2015, under her “Spirit in Celebration” music and healing ministry, she sang at many churches, retreats, nursing homes and assisted living facilities as well as provided individual healing sessions and counseling to those in need.
She has also had the joy and privilege of musically opening for a number of keynote speakers,including Alan Cohen, Barbara Marx-Hubbard, Eckhart Tolle and others. As a published songwriter and recording artist, music continues to be a fundamental element of her spiritual experience.
Ministry Team
Rev. Annette Mason
Rev. Mason was ordained in 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia by the Rev. Faye Smith of the Church of Inner Harmony. Her formal studies in metaphysics began in 1981 and encompassed a wide range of subjects, including meditation, Reincarnation and Past Lives, Tarot and healing. She is also a Reiki Master.
A former public school educator and consultant, Rev. Mason has lived and worked in both Atlanta, Georgia and Paris, France. Since returning in 1993 to the Bay area, where she graduated from Boca Ciega High School and the University of South Florida, Rev. Mason has served at the Temple as a teacher, reader and healer and, from 2004 through 2014, as Assistant Pastor.
Inclusive. Welcoming. Non-Judgemental. Open-Minded. Accepting. Uplifting. Fun!
Rev. Gloria Standish
Rev. Gloria Standish was ordained in 1985 through the Universal Church of the Master (UCM) and was affiliated with the Spiritual Center. In 1980 Rev. Gloria visited the Temple and officially became a member in 1993.
Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Rev. Gloria has been actively involved in the ministry serving as a healer, Sunday officiator and Sunday service speaker. She is one of the popular readers at our Bi-Annual Psychic Fair Showcase. Rev. Gloria has served on our Executive Board of Directors and is the Temple’s Prayer Team Leader.
“For the opportunity to bring Practical Spirituality by using metaphysical Christianity in our daily lives”
Rev. Marvin Shepherd
Rev. Marvin Shepherd brings his spiritual and creative abilities to the Temple. He worked in the fire protection industry for 35 years where he ultimately became a successful business owner. Rev. Marvin studied at Unity Village and completed 290 credits in Unity’s CEP program, towards becoming a Licensed Unity Teacher. On May 23, 1999 he was ordained in the Spiritualist movement in Springfield, Ohio. From September of 2008 through June of 2015, Rev. Marvin studied at the College of Metaphysical Studies in Clearwater, Florida where he obtained his Master’s degree in Religious Metaphysical Studies.
“This temple is a place of profound wisdom. Many people that come to TLG have matured in their understanding of Spirit and how Spirit works in their lives. That is revealed the moment you step into TLG.”