Senior Minister

Dr. Seth Watson Pickens

Dr. Seth Watson Pickens is a spiritual educator dedicated to helping people live their Godness. He has previously worked as a sales executive, an elementary school teacher, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Haiti, and as a stand up comedian. His spiritual journey began in Detroit, MI, going to a baptist church “at least 2-3 times a week.” It was here that he first learned to apply the power of prayer.

Seth’s extensive world travels and education, and ministry experience have inspired his imaginative and supportive understanding of God. A solid Bible teacher and preacher, Dr. Pickens theology was further informed by Zig Ziglar, A Course in Miracles, Thich Nhat Hahn, Walter Russell, Howard Thurman, and Louise Hay to name a few. A certified meditation instructor, Dr. Pickens teaches workshops on mental and emotional healing across the country.

Dr. Pickens has studied Science of Mind and New Thought mysticism under the tutelage of Dr. Clara Mosley and the late Dr. Nirvana Gayle.

An ordained American Baptist Minister, Rev. Pickens has served from 2009-2019 as a senior pastor in South Los Angeles. He earned a bachelor of arts in Psychology from Morehouse College, a master of divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York City, and a doctor of education from the University of Southern California.

Dr-Clara-Mosley

Executive Minister

Dr. Clara Mosley

Recognized by many as a mystic…one who possesses great clarity, divine insight and phenomenal intuition. In honoring her gifts, many who know her affectionately call her Ma Mosley.

Dr. Clara is the former presiding minister at the historic June Cobb Church of Religious Science. She officially joined the Guidance family in 2015; although she has been affiliated with Guidance for several years as an instructor for the practitioner training classes. Dr. Clara says, “I continue to wake up and coach others to wake up”.

She became a Religious Science Practitioner in 1995; Dr. Clara is a licensed and ordained minister and holds a Masters degree in Religious Science and a Ph.D.in Metaphysical Science. She conducts classes, workshops, personal counseling, sacred ceremonies and speaking engagements.She became a Religious Science Practitioner in 1995; Dr. Clara is a licensed and ordained minister and holds a Masters degree in Religious Science and a Ph.D.in Metaphysical Science. She conducts classes, workshops, personal counseling, sacred ceremonies and speaking engagements.

Last updated 11/15/2023 at 7:30 am

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