David C. Lewis (preacher)

David C. Lewis is the founder of The Hearts Center. The Hearts Center is solidly in the tradition of other ascended master organizations and teachings, starting with the Theosophical Society in 1875 and includes several other groups including The I Am Activity, The Agni Yoga Society, The Bridge to Freedom, Self Realization Fellowship, and The Summit Lighthouse, among numerous others.

The Hearts Center's views and practices seem to be somewhat more eclectic than other such groups. For instance, it prominently incorporates other teachings, particularly those of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov, 1900-1986, a Bulgarian mystic who founded an ashram in France, where he lived and taught from 1937 until his death in 1986. The Heart Center regularly practices more Buddhic spiritual techniques as well. Lewis claims to give regular "communiques" or "dictations" from the ascended masters. These messages and communications are known as Heartstreams. ("Heartstreams" and "Heartstreaming" are trademarked terms). Often the Heartstreams are in the form of a simple discourse or a darshan. Lewis is called an "amanuensis" for the delivery of the Heartstreams.

David Lewis, in collaboration with Michael McNeil, is a contributing writer of "Healing the Heart of the World: Harnessing the Power of Intention to Change Your Life and Your Planet", edited by Dawson Church, Ph.D., published by Elite Books of Santa Rosa, CA. ISBN 0-9710888-5-3, copyright 2005. Their chapter is entitled, "Heartstreaming: The Mind of God at Work". Lewis has also composed and published seven New Age/Spiritual CD's [http://www.sacredmelodies.com/index.htm] .

For 22 years, David Lewis served on the staff of The Summit Lighthouse, founded by Mark and Elizabeth Prophet. Elizabeth Clare Prophet retired from her duties as head of The Summit Lighthouse in 1999. Evidently, in late 2004, Lewis applied to be a "Messenger" for the Summit Lighthouse but was rejected by the Council of Elders of the organization. Lewis refuses to comment on the event other than to say his request was met with the statement that "there won't be any more messengers".

Lewis has avoided public denunciations of other movements, stating that he chooses to honor the truth in all sponsored activities and to attempt to build upon their teachings. He even avoids the term "Messenger" to avoid a sense of exclusivity and controversy.

Lewis travels widely, conducting spiritual and healing retreats, group mission tours and heartstreaming seminars. The organization has 20 centers in the U.S. and abroad. It operates as a "virtual" community on the internet with those who are called "heartfriends", gathering daily via the internet to practice "Heartstreaming", a form of prayer, meditation, use of mantra and focused spiritual communion. Lewis often leads the daily sessions on-line.

Lewis and his wife were divorced in July, 2007 and share joint custody of their two non-adult children. Both live in Park County, Montana.

External links

* [http://www.theheartscenter.org Hearts Center homepage]
* [http://www.sacredmelodies.com Sacred Melodies Homepage]
* [http://www.tsl.org The Summit Lighthouse home page]