 If we believe as Dr. Ernest Holmes has said that "A good metaphysician soars, speculates and applies," then Dennis Merritt Jones is indeed such a spiritual pillar and preeminent thinker in the New Thought movement. Dr. Jones founded the OneSpirit Center in Simi Valley in 1985, and ever since his influence has reached countless thousands, not only as the Founder and Spiritual Director of OneSpirit, but as a best selling author of the classic How to Speak Religious Science, and now through his latest book release The Art of Being, 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life. In 2004 RSI honored him with the Raymond Charles Barker writer's award. For years his contagious voice of inspiration reached thousands through his weekly television program ONE POWER.
Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate of Divinity, a Doctorate of Religious Science, and degrees in marketing and music. However, far more than his educational accomplishments, "Dr. D.,"-as the spiritual community affectionately calls him-has earned a position of respect and love within the movement because of his embodiment of Truth principles along with his powerful conviction that New Thought is potentially one of the most impactful spiritual influences upon society grounding a realistic, spiritually mature approach to the challenges of 21st century living.
Throughout the past 23 years Dr. Jones has written curriculum for the RSI Board of Education, served as the chairperson for the Marketing Committee authoring various materials used to this day in RSI churches. He has served as RSI 1st Vice-President, chairperson for Creative Thought magazine, the ministerial Placement Committee and the RSI Global Outreach Committee.
The crown support of Dr. D's accomplishments is his best friend, spiritual partner and wife, Diane, who shares equally his vision of expanding the awareness of the One Presence in all Life. |
