Dr. Jim Lockard is an ordained minister, teacher, speaker, author, blogger, coach, consultant and Thought Leader. Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he is currently living in Lyon, France with his wife, Dorianne Cotter-Lockard, PhD. Dr. Jim has been a keynote speaker for several New Thought organizations in the past few years.

For twenty years, Dr. Jim served as a Spiritual Leader in the Centers for Spiritual Living in California, Florida, and Maryland.

As an author, Dr. Jim has written:

• BEING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY: Spiritual Leadership to Master Change, Oneness Books (2021), is available at all Amazon sites.
• CREATING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY: A Handbook for Spiritual Leadership, Oneness Books (2017), is available at all Amazon sites.
• SACRED THINKING, Awakening to Your Inner Power, Oneness Books (2010), is available in paperback and electronic editions at LuLu.com.

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Lemuel W. Watson is a seasoned executive and scholar whose career spans various industries, which include educational, non-profit organizations, private, and entrepreneurship/small businesses. His expertise and research are in Talent Management, Systems Design, Diversity, Policy Analysis, research design, and Leadership. 

“My purpose is to stand in the gap, be a light and bridge, and assist individuals in discovering and living their best lives. I also help organizations focus on what matters to create an environment of belonging and impact.”

John Harold Moore is a Spiritual Coach, Writer, Speaker, and a Student & Teacher of A Course in Miracles. He is also a pioneer in the practice of Family Constellations, a revolutionary modality that reveals and heals hidden generational patterns that keep you from the happy, healthy, prosperous life you were meant to live. John graduated from the Family Constellations Institute of Miami in 2013 and has been speaking and facilitating workshops online and all over the U.S. ever since. To learn more about John and his work please visit: JohnHaroldMoore.com.

Rev. Dr. Liza Marquez is a New Thought Minister, an international spiritual teacher and speaker, a writer, an avid traveler, and a consummate seeker.  Her fascination for world religions began at a young age and was encouraged by her parents to pursue her passion for learning varied theologies.  Dr. Liza grew up between San Antonio, Texas, where her mother is from and Guadalajara, Mexico where her dad claims his roots.  She attended The Pennsylvania State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in International Politics with a minor in French.  After University, Dr. Liza decided to travel and work/live abroad. Throughout her travels, she never missed an opportunity to visit a Temple or speak to an Imam or meditate with Buddhists.  Her curiosity and exploration led her to New Thought philosophy where she began her studies and eventually received her Ministerial License as well as her Doctorate of Consciousness Studies through the Emerson Theological Institute.  Her studies led her to delve into the similarities of science and spirituality.  From that exploration began her fascination with dreams, dream therapy, and dream tending.  She studied under renowned professor, Dr. Stephen Aizenstat and became certified in Dream Tending.  Dr. Liza is passionate about how our dream world impacts our waking world.  She appreciates that understanding our dreams is understanding our subconscious and therefore knowing our deep desires and uncovering our blocks to them.  You can follow Dr. Liza on IG @marquezministry

Lori Savage is an ordained New Thought Minister, certified coach, teacher, and creative spirit with a passion for helping people live from their innate brilliance. For decades, she has studied and taught spiritual principles that have helped her and others immensely.

Lori’s journey includes training at the Academy for Coaching Excellence, where she became a certified coach, and earning her Doctorate in Advanced Consciousness Studies. Today, she serves as Assistant Minister and Executive Director at Global Truth Center Palm Springs, where she combines her expertise in media, design, and spiritual leadership to support the center’s mission and community.

Lori enjoys life with her husband Don and their beloved pup, Maggie. They divide their time between the sandy shores of San Felipe Mexico and the sunlit beauty of California’s Coachella Valley.

For Lori, the reason for her support of Deepening Roots comes down to one word: Charles. Lori says, “Whatever Charles does, I want to be a part of it. He is the embodiment of delightful childlike joy and spiritual depth seamlessly coming together in light and brilliance.”

Lori warmly invites you to join her in leading with love, creating from joy, and remembering that we are all the creative, ever-evolving essence of life—and in this moment, all is well.

Lemuel W. Watson is a seasoned executive and scholar whose career spans various industries, which include educational, non-profit organizations, private, and entrepreneurship/small businesses. His expertise and research are in Talent Management, Systems Design, Diversity, Policy Analysis, research design, and Leadership. 

In the Wednesday afternoon session, we will reflect on our experiences and practice being intentional about what we carry forward. You will be invited to stay open to new possibilities and insights that are emerging for you. Together, we will weave the learning and wisdom from this week into something that can take root in your life. As a community, we will explore what may be calling you next in your ongoing becoming.