Who we are

Rev. Darin started his Science of Mind studies right here at YCSL, achieving his license as a Practitioner in 2010 seven years later. While working full time, he then graduated from the San Diego, CA campus of the Holmes Institute with a Master’s Degree in Consciousness Studies and was licensed as a Center for Spiritual Living Minister in Jan 2021. He also earned Bachelor of Science Degrees in both Sociology and in Journalism from South Dakota State University (1996). 

Darin was a reporter for six newspapers in South Dakota, New Mexico and Arizona (1989 to 2016).  He earned awards from The Associated Press, along with newspaper associations and press clubs in all three states. He was a Corporate Communication Specialist for Yuma Regional Medical Center (January 2016 to May 2021)    

Darin started serving as Community Director at Yuma Center for Spiritual Living in January 2019 and was elected Sr. Minister in January 2022. Darin oversees the Center’s ecclesiastical needs (Sunday Services, Sunday sermons, certificated classes, workshops and special ceremonies).  He officiates sacred ceremonies throughout the community, including weddings and memorials. He ministers to congregation through counseling and pastoral care, supervises employees and volunteers, as well as teaching CSL-certificated classes.   Darin ALSO serves as a full-time Chaplain for the Arizona Department of Corrections (June 2021 to present) ! 

Elia Madera, President 

Karen Goodloe McCabe, Vice President

Anna Bean, Secretary 

Ed Gallup, Treasurer 

Lynn Hernandez

Leonard Diedolf