Keith Horwitz Keith teaches, practices and speaks in the area of metaphysics, spirituality and self-empowerment. His specialty is energy medicine and inspiring self healing and growth through spiritual disciplines and cultivating intuitive insights.

Janette L. Johnson My ministry is facilitating emotional and spiritual growth and expansion by blending psychotherapy and spirituality. This is done by means of deep listen-ing, truth dialogue, lovingness and prayers, with individuals, couples and small groups. Marilyn Pelz Marilyn Pelz is a gifted, passionate teacher and speaker. Through her Heart Space Ministry, she inspires individuals to move through life’s challenges with grace, humor and love in her counseling, classes, seminars and Sunday worship services.

Ministerial Studies Faculty Instructors: Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Rev. Cheryl Ward, Rev. Joanne Coleman, Rev. John Elliott, Rev. Greta Sesheta, Rev. Coco Stewart

Practitioner Graduates Barbara Bramwell-Hutchinson Jason Mitchell Joshua Darnall Rumi Noon Kimberly Deterline Maryam Nowroozzadeh Liz Horkan Liz Philipose Linda Lloyd Michele Todd Anna Maria Maccarrone Laurie Wilder

Professional Practitioner Studies Faculty Instructors: Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Rev. Kathleen McNamara, Rev. Joanne Coleman, Rev. Coco Stewart, Stanley Bernard, Kimberly Hollins, Matthew Baumueller and Eisha Mason

Facilitators Stanley Bernard, Charlotte Ciraulo, Kimberly Hollins, Theodosia Jones, Karen Mills-Alston, Carlton Teabout, Kenn Thomas, Ron Blair, Aneisa Bolton, Rev. Susan Shahani

Save the Date – August 17-18, 2012Conversations on the Emerging Edge of Prosperity with Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith

Our Deepest Appreciation to the Graduation Service Teams: Gracious Spaces: Rachel Fullum, ALSP, Annette Flores, ALSP, MariElena Brown, ALSPSpecial Events: Doris DriverLogistics: Rob WayMaintenance: Victor Perez, Jeffre Manuel Hospitality Team: Kathleen Benjamin, ALSP, Gwen Kenneally, ALSPPhotography: Lexie Cole, Agape Photography MinistryUshers and Stage Managers: Barry Selby, ALSP, Digby Liebowitz, ALSP, and Wayne Bottomley, ALSPMedia: Paul Bielenberg

Agape University of Transformational Studies and LeadershipReverend Cheryl J. Ward, DeanReverend John Elliott (Ret.), Former Director of Transformational & Ministerial StudiesReverend Rio Kelley, Director of Admissions and RegistrarDr. Lissa Sprinkles, ALSP, Director of Student CounselingCharlotte S. Ciraulo, ALSP, Director of Professional Practitioner Studies Rachel Raquel Fullum, ALSP, Assistant to the Dean

Reception outside immediately following ceremony

Master of Ceremonies Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith Founder & Spiritual Director Agape International Spiritual Center

Procession of Joy Agape Community

Introductions Rev. Cheryl J. Ward, J.D., Dean Agape University Welcome and Remarks Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith Musical Evocation Agape International Choir Rickie Byars Beckwith, Director

Charge to Ministerial Graduate Rev. Coco Stewart

Response to Charge Keith Horwitz Janette L. Johnson Marilyn Pelz

Ministerial Prayer Dr. Lissa Sprinkles, ALSP Charge to Practitioner Graduates Janet E. Dion, ALSP

Response to Charge Jason Mitchell

Presentation of Gift to Community Practitioner Candidates

Celebrating All Students Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith

Celebrating All Faculty and Facilitators Rev. Cheryl J. Ward Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith

Bestowing of Certificates & Hooding Rev. Cheryl J. Ward Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith Rev. Greta Sesheta Rev. John Elliott

Ministerial Graduate Candidate Rev. Cheryl J. Ward

Practitioner Graduate Candidates Rev. Cheryl J. Ward

Conferring of Recognitions Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith

Musical Inspiration Agape International Choir Dr. Rickie Byars Beckwith

Acknowledgements Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith

Benediction Rev. Rio Kelley

Recessional Visiting Ministers Agape Ministers Ministerial Candidates Practitioner Candidates Attendees

Beloved Graduates,

Richest blessings and congratulations to you on the occasion of your graduation. How well I remember my own Practitioner and Ministerial graduations, the joy that filled my heart knowing that I remained true to the Spirit’s call. Today, all of the times you may have wanted to say, “I can’t go on, I can’t write one more paper, say one more prayer, maybe I really don’t have a calling,” evaporate in fulfillment of your soul’s purpose: absolute dedication to God.

So as we celebrate this day together, I remind us all that a humble attitude of being an authentic servant of the Spirit speaks louder than any title, credential or position. My prayer for each one of you is that you cultivate an ever-deepening love of God, and strengthen your practices of meditation, affirmative prayer, visioning and compassionate service. In other words, today is just the beginning of a life lived in continual growth and development. As you offer your gifts, talents and skills in service to the Spirit, may you be blessed as you contribute to the healing and upliftment of the planet.

Know for certain that I love you and carry you in my heart.

Love and deepest blessings,

Reverend Michael Bernard BeckwithFounder and Spiritual Director

To Our Ministerial and Practitioner Graduates,

Congratulations to all of our graduates! In the Spirit of this year’s theme, I salute your individual Hearts of Love and Souls of Joy that have brought you to this joyous moment! On this day of your graduation, I celebrate your steadfastness in living the principles of Truth. Together we joyously anchor the completion of classes, and our connection to Spirit, as well as the splendor of new-found friends and fellow travelers.

I acknowledge and honor the 2012 class of Practitioner graduates as they move into their next phase of ecclesiastical assignment, answering directly to Spirit.

It is also a privilege to honor our ministerial graduates for their commitment, dedication and devotion to their respective journeys through our ministerial program. Their charge to being the best they could be is not only exemplary, but it foretells the beautiful essence of their unfolding ministries in the Agape Universal Movement!

As we celebrate today, I must acknowledge and thank God for our invaluable Agape University (UTSLA) staff without whom our programs and classes would not be possible! I thank God for our amazing faculty, and all of the marvelous Practitioners who continually step forward as class facilitators.

Let us go forth, from this day of celebration, steeped in the Spirit, devoted to practicing the Presence of God, and resting in the awareness that wherever we are, the face of God is. And so it is!

Eternal blessings, Reverend Cheryl J. Ward, J.D., DeanAgape University of Transformational Studies and Leadership