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A longtime truth student, Michael Forte shared a passion and thirst for knowledge of religion and philosophy. During the 1970's he began studying Metaphysics, Truth Fundamentals and World Religion. His studies would ultimately lead him to Mysticism, Eastern Philosophy and New Thought Concepts. It was during these studies that he discovered the works of Ernest S. Holmes, the founder of Religious Science. The wisdom revealed through Religious Science provided a powerful channel for self-discovery and healing in his personal life. It was during tl1is period that he began to envision sharing the teachings of Religious Science with others in formal capacity. So, he began taking the coursework offered through The United Church of Religious Science. He received an Associate in Religious Science in 1982.

In the spring of the following year, he entered the Ernest Holmes College of Ministerial Studies in Los Angeles California. Later in 1984, he would begin the coursework to be licensed as a professional practitioner. His training would expose him to the greatest Minds and Thinkers of Religious Studies and NEW THOUGHT, both as mentors and teachers. In August of 1986, he was licensed as a Practitioner of Religious Science. In 1993, he completed the course of training for ministerial studies. Later in that same year he was installed as the Associate Minister of Christ Unity Center in Los Angeles California where he served for three years.

He is the founder of Empowered Living Seminars; he is an author, teacher and lecturer who has helped to change countless lives through the application of principles for successful living. As an author and lecturer he brings a wealth of knowledge that offers practical solutions to daily living and its many challenges. For over a decade he has specialized in the area of Inner-personl Development Training, Crisis Intervention and Life Management. He has shared his insights and spiritual techniques with thousands, empowering them to uncover their unlimited potential for good and greater success from within. Through the use of truth fundamentals and affirmative thinking he has empowered individuals to realize their innate abilities to communicate effectively, defeat the effects of procrastination and negotiate successful relationships. These skills playa critical role in the development of healthy self-esteem and life mastery.

"The Church That Spiritual Practice Is Building" Ponderosa SAGE Fellowship is a Division of the Ponderosa SAGE Ministry 5013c - Tax ID#510494228

"The Church That Spiritual Practice Is Building"
Ponderosa SAGE Fellowship is a
Division of the Ponderosa SAGE Ministry
5013c - Tax ID#510494228