Our Ministers
Rev. Bonnie Rose
Bonnie Rose has been a New Thought/Ancient Wisdom minister for more than two decades. She has served as the Senior Minister of The Ventura Center for Spiritual Living since 2004. She is the author of Dances with Dogs: a Rowdy, Mystical Minister Shares Stories of Human Comedy, Cosmic Kindness, and Cat Handling. Bonnie volunteers with ServiceSpace, a global organization dedicated to kindness and inner/outer transformation. She lives in Ventura County with her husband Hugh, and their menagerie.
Rev. Jennifer Gadberry-Hadrys
Rev. Jennifer has thrived after finding and adopting the principles of the Science of Mind and can’t wait to help others find their own paths. Love, kindness, and connection are what Rev. Jennifer strives for in all aspects of her life. This specifically out pictures in her occasional talks and in the classes she is fortunate enough to teach as well as her everyday work as the VCSL operations manager. Rev. Jennifer believes in the power of community and the importance of shared experiences. She is passionate about creating spaces where individuals can explore their spirituality and connect with one another. Through her work, she aims to inspire others to embrace their unique journeys and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Join her in the exploration of love, growth, and transformation.
Contact Rev. Jennifer at jennifergh@venturacsl.orgor 805-643-1933.
Rev. Judy Pando
Staff Minister Rev. Judy Pando is an ordained CSL minister and hospice Chaplain. Her primary ministry has been in pastoral care. Judy’s ministry is about spiritual maturity. It is about transformation, awakening and allowing. It is about seeing as God sees, loving as God loves. It’s about connecting, heart to heart, mind to mind, and soul to soul; holding one hand at a time. She is a teacher, speaker and spiritual seeker.
Judy is a native of California, and enjoys nature and spending time with friends and her very large family.