MINISTRY TEAM

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.

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.

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.

Currently Rev. Marvin is filling the Media Marketing manager’s position here at the Temple of the Living God.