Rev. Philip Smedstad

Rev. Phillip Smedstad has been a Unity minister for 48 years, and is a Certified Unity Worldwide Ministries Transitional Ministry Specialist. 

He is the author of the prosperity book Real Wealth, and also of the My Next Step cards, a self-guided study in personal transformation. 

Rev. Phil has served as a Transition Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA, Oak Park, IL, Eau Claire, WI, Hartford, CT, Tulsa, OK, and several Unity ministries in Minnesota, where he and his wife Lura live.

Rev. Khalif Mulholland

Khalif Mulholland discovered Unity 15 years ago.  He celebrated his ordination as a Unity Minister this year and continues to serve as the Spiritual Leader of Unity in Corpus Christi, Texas.  He is a regular speaker at unity churches in Corpus Christi, Rockport, Pharr, and Brownsville Texas.

He lives each day from his four core values RISE - Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence

Barbara McCurdy

Barbara McCurdy, Barbara McCurdy first discovered Unity Church of Brownsville in 1991. Over the years, her spiritual journey took her to several Unity communities, including Unity Church of Peace in South Bend, Indiana, where she served as Volunteer Coordinator, and Unity Church in Pharr, Texas, where she deepened her study of A Course in Miracles. Her commitment to the Course has remained steady since 1998. A current and past member of the Board of Trustees, she’s also led book study groups inspired by the writings of H. Emilie Cady. With a background in education and experience as a Montessori teacher, she brings a heart-centered approach to spiritual exploration.

Sandra Vela, Licensed Unity Teacher

 Sandra Vela, LUT, attended Unity Church of Brownsville in 2008 until 2013, when she moved to Austin.  Sandra completed her Licensed Unity Teacher Certification in November, 2022, and has served Unity Church of the Hills as a Prayer Chaplain and Adult Education Team member. When she’s not learning, teaching, or coaching, Sandra enjoys spending her time painting, making mosaics, and traveling in her tiny T@B Camper.

Stephanie Bellocchio

Stephanie Bellocchio has been on the spiritual path for over 15 years, with a deep commitment to meditation, metaphysics, and holistic healing. She is a certified Holistic Life Coach, trained by Alan Cohen, whose teachings align with Unity principles and A Course in Miracles. She has also trained as a WomanSpeak facilitator, helping others find their authentic voice, and is a certified yoga instructor and Social Emotional Learning facilitator. In addition to her work as a speaker, she is currently enrolled in Unity’s Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) classes as she deepens her study of Unity principles.