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Donald Curtis (1915-1997) Prolific Science of Mind Speaker and Writer |
Donald Curtis was an outstanding
leader in New Thought and
metaphysics for over twenty
years, Dr. Donald Curtis was the senior minister of the Unity Church of
Dallas where he ministered to thousands from the pulpit and through his
regular radio and television programs.
Donald Curtis (Curtis Rudolf) was
born in
Eugene, Oregon on February
27, 1915. He was raised on a farm near Spokane, Washington. His father,
Carl Rudolf, was elected County Commissioner of Spokane for four
consecutive years. Curtis received a B.S. from School of
Speech, Northwestern,
Evanston, Illinois, in 1936, and a M.A. from Northwestern in 1937. He
was an instructor for the Allegheny College, Northwestern
University, Duquesne
University, Assistant Director at
Pittsburgh Community Theater and Associate Director and Teacher at
Pasadena Community Playhouse. From 1940-1954 he was an actor in major
motion pictures, television, radio and the stage. He played in Cecil B.
DeMille’s "The Ten Commandments".
From 1949-1953 he was a Science of
Mind Student, training for practitioner and ministry in New York at
First Church of Religious Science, Frederick Bailes’ ministry; and
Church of Truth. In 1954 he became minister of Santa Barbara Church of
Religious Science, until 1957 when he became Minister-Director of
Science of Mind Church in Los Angeles. There he was publisher of
monthly magazine The Golden Bridge.
In 1968, he became Minister of
First Church of Religious Science in Dallas, Texas; originator and
speaker on "Science of Mind" TV program on Channel 8 for 36 weeks; had
daily radio vignettes on WFAA Radio; and was a guest speaker for
various organizations. In 1969 He founded and was Minister of Science
of Mind Church and Institute of Dallas, Texas; and founded Science of
Mind Church of Houston. He conducted 15-minute radio programs on KBOX
and KVIL, Dallas.
Dr. Curtis's sales and executive and leadership training seminars were popular in the business and professional fields. He was in great demand as an after-dinner, convention, and service club speaker. He spoke and conducted seminars at Unity and other metaphysical churches throughout the USA and abroad. He spoke and taught regularly at the International New Thought Alliance Congress each year. Through the Spiritual Unity of Nations and other organizations throughout the world, Dr. Curtis worked tirelessly for human understanding, international cooperation, and world peace.
Dr. Curtis's broad background and universal approach to spiritual matters made him welcome in all religious groups. His printed sermons and cassette tape recordings awere sent to students throughout the world. He headed a staff of several ministers and teachers at the Christ-centered ministry of the Unity Church of Dallas.
Donald Curtis passed on to a broader field of service on 22nd May 1997. He will be remembered as one of the most versatile, active, and influential figures in the New Thought Movement over the past fifty years.
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be read online:
Helping
Heaven Happen: Think Your Way to a Better Life
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