Rev. Philip Strom

I am Rev. Philip Strom, the Spiritual Director for Church of the One God and I am an Ordained Trans-denominational, Interfaith, Non-Congregational Minister and a State of NM Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor. I received my ordination on September 15, 1997. With God’s blessing and my continued involvement in my own recovery, I have not found the need to take any mood and/or mind-altering substances since August 17, 1987. During my 20 plus years as a counselor I have seen how the spiritual principles that the 12 Steps embody changed not only my life but the lives of countless other individuals who engaged in the program. Over the course of my recovery I have worked with adolescents, adults and families, both as a volunteer and a salaried employee, in a variety of treatment facilities, shelters and in private practice. This experience has furthered my belief that the spiritual principles built in to all 12 Step programs help people deal with their life problems effectively.

My embracing of the spiritual guidance provided by the 12 Steps was deeply enhanced by my experience as both the host of a local spiritual talk radio show for ten years, and then the host of a local spiritual talk television show for four years.

My ministry, Church of The One God, is dedicated to the mission of carrying the message that God is a power greater than humans and is loving, caring and non-judgmental and that everyone can better their lives by spiritual practice and the application of spiritual principles. My ministry also believes that worship is a private matter. We all define Divine Presence differently and therefore meditate and/or pray differently. Membership in a group or organization isn’t what’s important. Connection to a Power Greater Than Ourselves is. Therefore, my ministry isn’t looking for congregants nor will I ever ask you to contribute to or follow any person or entity in any form of ritual or campaign. I do this because all too often in our history, the messenger has become more important than the message.

May you always walk in LOVE and LIGHT.