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Rev. Nikki Colman Ackerman
Minister- Tampa Bay Church of Religious Science Rev. Nikki Colman Ackerman is the founding minister of the successful
Tampa Bay Church in West Central Florida. She is a dynamic metaphysical
leader. Her studies and close association with the giants of this
Science of Mind Her enthusiastic belief in the subject matter, her deep spiritual conviction and profound love for her fellow beings, combined with a lively sense of humor give joy, inspiration and knowledge to her lessons each week. Rev. Nikki brings a broad scope of experiences including Marketing & Public Relations, Law, International Business, Accounting, one year of study with a Southwestern Medicine Man (Shaman) and thirteen years of active Ministerial experiences. First, at Founder’s Church in Los Angeles under Dr. William H.D. Hornaday and then in 1993 for her own Church development in Florida. Rev. Nikki’s credits include a syndicated column titled the “Bottom Line”, which was designed to help small to medium size business, several books and numerous workshops, with an emphasis on prosperity and abundance through Spiritual understanding of self with practical application to the Principles of Science of Mind. She is listed in Marquis Who’s Who of American Women and other directories.
Our Practitioners
An Introduction To The
Licensed Religious Science Practitioner
“There is nothing to heal, only God to reveal.”
Ernest Holmes What is a Practitioner? Religious Science Practitioners are professionals who have dedicated their lives to the work of God. Practitioner work is serving humankind and assisting others to realize and recognize who they really are – a divine child of God. Since every apparent negative condition is caused by a temporary belief or feeling of being separated from the Divine, the Practitioner's work is to know the Truth about his/her client. That Truth is always rooted in recognizing the Oneness, the unity of all. Licensed Practitioners of Religious Science are, among other things, Spiritual Consultants. As such, they are trained in knowing how to work with their clients through any situation. They are a resource with whom you can work to address any appearance of discord or disharmony in your life (or in the life of someone for whom you care), be it an issue with health, prosperity, relationships, career, and other life challenges. Practitioners are here to serve. Ernest Holmes, the founder of Religious Science, states on page 59 of the Science of Mind Textbook, “A practitioner consciously removes the apparent obstruction, and leaves the field open to a new influx of Spirit. He resolves things into thoughts, dissolves the negative appearance in the condition, by recognizing only perfection. The practitioner must know, and must state, that there are no obstacles in the pathway of truth. He must know that his word, being the activity of the Truth, removes all obstructions from the pathway of his patient, or the one for whom he is working.” What kind of training do licensed Practitioners have? Licensed Practitioners of the United Church of Religious Science have completed a minimum of three hundred (300) hours of accredited class work. Of this, one hundred, eighty (180) hours are dedicated to specific Practitioner preparation, development and training. The class work includes:
How do I choose a Practitioner? Spirit will lead you to the Practitioner who is right for you and your situation. You are encouraged to speak with each Practitioner and decide with whom you feel most comfortable. You may find that you work with one Practitioner on one issue while you are more comfortable with another as you work on other areas of your life. What process should I follow to meet with a Practitioner? For non-crisis counseling, we recommend that you contact the Practitioner to set up an appointment. Appointments can be held at the Church, at the Practitioner's residence or at another location mutually agreed upon by both you and the Practitioner. Phone sessions may also occur when face to face sessions are not possible. Be assured that any request for prayer treatment left on voice mail will be addressed by the Practitioner. For counseling during a crisis, you may call any of the numbers listed below. If you are in crisis and you get an answering machine, call another listed Licensed Practitioner to ensure we can serve you immediately.Is there a fee for Practitioner Services? Yes, the United Church of Religious Science requires Practitioners to charge for their services. It is a profession for which Practitioners invest significant resources. Many Practitioners do this service work as their full-time employment. However, no one will be turned away. Regardless of your ability to pay, the Practitioner will work something out with you. Fees may vary so you should ask each Practitioner about their personal fee schedule prior to or during your counseling session. The Licensed Practitioners at the Tampa Bay Church of Religious Science in alphabetical order are:
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movement have given a broad base to her philosophy. Adding to that
strong philosophical base, her myriad of experiences in international
business, personal spiritual quest, and unique crucibles along Life’s
journey, Rev. Nikki enriches the Science of Mind teaching with an
unusual and exciting flavor.| |
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