Prayer and Care Ministry

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Prayer Support

At CSL Nashville our dedicated Minister and Practitioners offer profound and impactful prayer support to individuals seeking guidance. We are here to affirm and know for you that your highest good is unfolding right now, in every aspect of your life, regardless of any external appearances or circumstances. Whether you desire radiant health, fulfilling relationships, career success, financial abundance, or anything else, we believe that all good things are possible through our alignment with Spirit.

When you seek prayer support from our community, you will be connected with a Practitioner who has dedicated their life to understanding the truth about our spiritual nature. We recognize that each of us is a blessed and unique expression of the Divine, and through our partnership with the One Mind, anything’s possible. We’re here to support you on your spiritual journey, and to help you discover the truth of your own inherent power and divinity.

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“If when one prays their prayer is a recognition of Spirit’s Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence, and a realization of our unity with Spirit, then their prayer is a spiritual mind treatment.” ~ Ernest Holmes

What is a Practitioner?

The word practitioner may be new to you, and it simply means that these designated people practice the Science of Mind principles at a high-level.

Spiritual Practitioners are prayer partners who provide loving and prayerful support to assist you in solving problems and experiencing greater good in your life. They work to help you understand your challenge and its cause, and then, through the use of spiritual principles, meditation, visioning, and affirmative prayer, spiritual laws are set in motion to resolve your issue and help make positive changes in your life.

Having participated in extensive training to develop themselves into being Consciousness-On-Demand, practitioners are licensed to practice professionally by Centers for Spiritual Living and skilled in using Science of Mind principles and especially Affirmative Prayer. This requires a minimum of three years of class work and practice having actively demonstrated their understanding of New Thought principles. They must pass a written paneled exam before licensed ministers and Practitioners.

What is Affirmative Prayer? (Spiritual Mind Treatment)

Affirmative Prayer (Spiritual Mind Treatment) is a scientific form of prayer that recognizes God/Spirit as the invisible source of all Life and that we each, as individuals, are one with that Life. The affirmative prayer process reawakens us to the Truth of our essential perfection and oneness with the I Am. That “new” awareness allows us to manifest the outcome(s) we desire. There are no limits to what we can achieve through prayer.

Prayer Practitioners

One-on-one Practitioner Sessions are available by appointment. Practitioner sessions are a paid professional service but should not be considered psychological counseling or psychotherapy.​ Practitioner sessions are private and confidential and typically involve no more than three sessions. What is shared in a session is never discussed with anyone except where the Practitioner is required by law.

For more information or to schedule a one-on-one session, please email admin@cslnashville.org or click here for a Prayer Request https://csln.breezechms.com/form/PrayerRequest

  • David Arnholter, RScP

    David is a dedicated Licensed Practitioner, well-known in the community for his exceptional teaching abilities and the depth and clarity of his prayer treatments. He brings compassion, wisdom, and a strong spiritual presence to all he does, supporting individuals in recognizing their innate wholeness and potential.

  • Marietta Carter, RScP

    Marietta has spent over 30 years as a change agent in social consciousness and welfare. Discovering the Science of Mind principles brought a deep sense of empowerment, inspiring her to share these teachings with others. As a Licensed Practitioner, Marietta is committed to helping individuals step into their own power, create positive change, and realize their heart’s desires.

  • Lucia Coopersmith, RScP

    Lucia serves the community with a compassionate heart and a deep commitment to spiritual growth. She offers steadfast support and powerful prayer treatments, helping individuals connect with their inner wisdom and embrace the fullness of life.

  • Laima Dickens, RScP

    Laima has been studying spirituality for more than 30 years and discovered Science of Mind in 2017—a transformative experience that reshaped her life. She now shares these principles to help others create more love, joy, and abundance, and to live as the highest and greatest versions of themselves. Laima’s mission is to make Spiritual Mind Treatment accessible, practical, and easy to incorporate into everyday life.

  • Gregory Fisher, RScP

    Gregory is known in the community for his inspiring music, engaging Sunday talks, and exceptional musical talent. In addition to his Practitioner work, Gregory is a professional therapist, bringing compassion, creativity, and depth of understanding to all he does.

  • Laura Landress, RScP

    Laura has served as a Licensed Practitioner since 1993 and became a Minister in 2000. A past Board member and Minister of the Universal Brotherhood Movement since 2005. Laura’s life is dedicated to the knowing that we are, now and always, one with the grace, power, and infinite wisdom of Spirit.

  • Tonya Miller-Hire, RScP

    Tonya is a Licensed Practitioner in CSL’s Virtual Practitioner Program and a ministerial student. She is also pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Birmingham, researching how digital interfaces shape spiritual habits. With a background in Spanish, marketing, and integral studies, Tonya creates virtual spiritual spaces that foster self-discovery, connection, and transcendence.

  • Ursula Roden, RScP

    Ursula has been a Licensed Practitioner since 1996 and is deeply grateful for the teachings of Science of Mind. These principles have supported her through life’s challenges, and she knows that affirmative prayer has the power to transform lives—including yours.

  • Dale Rogers, M.Ed, CIW, RScP

    Dale is an author, designer, educator, and Licensed Practitioner with Centers for Spiritual Living. Following an 18-year career as an Assistant Professor of Web and Multimedia Design, he now focuses on publishing and media creation. Dale also serves as the Middle Tennessee Group Leader for the Monroe Institute, a world leader in consciousness exploration and learning.

  • Rev. Marla Sanderson, RScP

    Marla discovered Religious Science in the mid-1970s and immediately knew she had found her spiritual home. She became a Licensed Practitioner in the late 1990s and a Minister in 2009, combining her Science of Mind work with years of teaching the Living Love system from Handbook to Higher Consciousness. Marla specializes in relationship workshops and spiritual counseling.

  • Gwen Smith, RScP

    Gwen has served as an active Practitioner at CSLN for over 21 years. She specializes in helping clients find clarity, surrender in trust, and embrace gratitude as they affirm the truth of their being. Gwen’s approach is rooted in the knowing that thought plus energy equals action—and so it is.

  • Dottie Uwaifo, RScP

    Dottie serves the community with a warm heart and a steadfast commitment to spiritual growth. She offers compassionate support and powerful prayer treatments, helping individuals align with their highest good and live from a place of wholeness.

  • Alan Woodard, RScP

    Alan has served as a Practitioner at CSLN since 2009 and is a past Board member and Board Chair. A student of Science of Mind since 1997, Alan considers this teaching one of the great blessings of his life. It has provided him with tools to live vibrantly, abundantly, and with deep love, peace, and joy. He is honored to support others on their spiritual path