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University of Metaphysics Team

University Team

Serving You So You Can Help Serve Others

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Please meet our devoted staff members who lovingly provide service and support to our students and graduates worldwide. Now you can see the happy faces behind email communications and telephone calls.

The university staff gathered to have their pictures taken for our new administration office Honor Wall that honors all those who contributed to making a dream come true of owning our own office suites, which helps to continue the legacy of Dr. Paul Leon Masters and IMM. Because we work remotely, we have not had the opportunity to all be together since before the COVID lockdown two years ago. Everybody also had the chance to meet Jordan and welcome him into the IMM university family. Unfortunately, we were missing one staff member. Angie could not make it to Sedona for this shoot. She was missed.

Our Administrative Office Suites

We invite you to take a Google 360 tour of our Administrative Office Suites and the surrounding area. Click on the arrows to move around the office, and click and drag to explore further in each room. Don’t forget to use the windows and doors to tour the outside surrounding area and to visit the Jack Jamesen Memorial Park. To view the memorial park, click through the front door and continue clicking through the parking lot in the direction of the flags.

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Some of our University Staff gathered outside our Administrative Suites in Sedona, Arizona.

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Every Monday, some staff participate in a blessing ceremony for humanity and prayers for world peace led by Taleen.

If you have any questions regarding your studies, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We care and want you to have the best experience possible as you begin your journey with us and feel valued and supported. Email:  uom@metaphysics.com. You can also reach us with any general questions Telephone:  928 203 0730 or Toll-Free 888 866 4685, or through our website chat feature. Please scroll down this page to access the staff directory.

Board of Directors

President, Michelle Behr; Vice President, Dick Caldwell; Secretary, Constance Patrick
Celebrating the Official Opening of Our New Administration Office Suites on May 20, 2022

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Rev. Michelle-Angela Behr, B.Msc.

President, International Metaphysical Ministry
CEO and Chairperson of the Board of Directors


Growing up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Michelle’s best childhood friend was a Zulu girl who introduced her to the simplicity, richness, and depth of African traditions and spirituality. Having a family that was divided by different religious beliefs, she recognized the importance of compassion and tolerance, and that, ultimately, all paths lead in the same direction. Years later, Dr. Paul Leon Masters’ teachings reinforced that belief, and gave her a deeper awareness of how “what effects one affects us all” regarding her early life experiences living through the Rhodesian Bush War.

In the 1980s, Michelle began her professional career in banking and finance before moving to Harare to take up a position with a merchant bank. She joined her family in South-Africa and spent the next 15 years gaining marketing and management experience, both domestically and internationally.

Click to view a video by Yavapai Broadcasting’s Health, Wealth & Happiness TV segment – featuring Rev. Michelle-Angela Behr, B.Msc.

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To expand her business experience and satisfy her thirst for travel and exposure to international cultures, she relocated to England and worked for a year before returning to South Africa to work for a multinational company. Two decades of international business, marketing, and management experience, combined with her childhood experiences growing up in Africa, provided Michelle with the opportunity to gain multicultural awareness and a comprehensive understanding of diverse social, political, and economic systems and how they impact each other.

It was destiny that brought Michelle to Los Angeles, California, where she was introduced to Dr. Masters in the year 2000. His metaphysical lectures and teachings resonated deeply within her soul and reminded her we are all connected. This rekindled her interest and passion to learn as much as she could about metaphysics, different religions (especially indigenous), higher consciousness, meditation, spirituality, healing modalities, theocentric psychology and mysticism––especially its application and practice in different religions and spiritual paths.

She volunteered to work for Dr. Masters’ University of Metaphysics as an administrative clerk and was soon offered a full-time position. Michelle had the opportunity to work in every department, which gave her a thorough comprehension of all the university systems and procedures. In 2004, Dr. Masters relocated the administrative office and service center to majestic Sedona, Arizona, and offered Michelle the position of office manager. She accepted his offer, relocated to Arizona, and soon after became the administrative director of the International Metaphysical Ministry and its educational divisions, the University of Metaphysics and the University of Sedona.

Dr. Masters nominated Michelle as his successor in the event of his passing, and when he made his transition in January 2016, she was ready to proceed forward with his intentions and vision for the International Metaphysical Ministry.

Michelle had the privilege of working closely and side by side with Dr. Masters for sixteen years. She was aware of his plans for the future of the organization and the continuation of his legacy for generations to come. She closely observed his commitment that his teachings would always remain affordable and be available to everybody worldwide. Her personal commitment to Dr. Masters and the world is to make certain that his timeless teachings continue to reach, with integrity and ease, all who seek higher consciousness and awareness and a metaphysical education. Just as importantly, to ensure the International Metaphysical Ministry mission statement is strictly enforced and maintained, and the continuation and global expansion of the teachings in the purest essence.

Michelle cares deeply about the preservation of wildlife in Africa. She was a member of the Rotary Club of Sedona and used to volunteer at Sedona Hospice Accord. She enjoys volunteering for community services and identifies with the Rotarian value, “Service above Self.” One of her favorite quotes is by Dr. Masters, “ The more you are of service to others the more the energy of Divine Love-God’s Love transforms your consciousness and identity from personal to universal.”

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Dr. Richard P. (Dick) Caldwell, D.Min.

Vice President, International Metaphysical Ministry


Dr. Caldwell first met Dr. Masters in 1994 after careers as a musician/entertainer, motivational speaker, TV personality and Executive Director of a Big Brothers agency. He felt an immediate connection with Dr. Masters, began attending services, and received his first IMM degree in 1996. This led to a personal and professional relationship that spanned over 20 years including the privilege of being an associate minister at Dr. Masters’ University Church in Las Vegas and having him as a mentor and friend.

Dick also obtained a Doctor of Religious Studies from Emerson Theological Institute and served churches in Oakhurst, California; Calgary Alberta, Canada; Grand Junction, Colorado; Sheridan, Wyoming, and was the founder and minister of the Life Enrichment Center of Southern Vermont. He is the author of two books, as well as a CD.

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Click to view a video: What You Can Expect – featuring Dr. Richard Caldwell, D.Min.

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He is a past-president of the Wantastiquit Rotary Club, past-national president of the Canadian Progress Club where he was inducted into the Progress Hall of Fame, served on the Board of Directors of the Volunteer Center in Sheridan, Wyoming, and in 1979 won the World Speaking Competition of the 140,000-member Toastmasters International.

His ministry now is mainly officiating wedding ceremonies, and he recently performed his 400th wedding.

Over the years, Dr. Caldwell maintained his close ties with IMM. He has attended every convention since 1995, and for many conventions has participated as a performer, speaker, and MC, as well as organizing speakers and entertainers.

He says his greatest honor was presenting the Eulogy at the celebration of Dr. Masters’ life in January 2016, and knowing his wisdom and love still guides us.

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Constance Patrick, B.A.Ed.

Secretary, International Metaphysical Ministry


After several years in Education as both an Instructor and Department Chair, Constance moved into the business arena. She navigated her career through several industries: Best Western Hotels International, Spiegel Catalog, National Catalog Corporation, McKesson Health Solutions, CVS/Caremark, and California State Automobile Association.  The depth of her business/human resource experiences came from roles as a customer service supervisor, operations manager, regional manager and director of customer service.

Constance’s passion for developing front line employees drew her into industries where she could enhance the employee’s commitment to excellence and have an impact on the customer’s quality of life, as well as.

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Constance’s business strengths include operational planning, team building, resource allocation, calling campaigns, training and facilitation, project management, customer relationship development, focus on enterprise values and vision, and was integral to the implementation of Leadership and Customer Service Mastery programs.

Having worked with AARP as an Economic Security Representative, she recruited, trained, and managed volunteers in 12 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, assisting members 50 years + with re-entering the workforce. 

Constance has a B. A. Ed. from Arizona State University, with advanced studies in English, Education, and Psychology.  She earned certification as a Human Resource Manager through The Society of Human Resource Managers (Atlanta, GA), as a Travel Agent through the Ambassador Institute of Travel (Nashville, TN), and as a Feng Shui Consultant through the Western School of Feng Shui (Solano Beach, CA).  She has also been a speaker/presenter at many conferences hosted by the Dept. of Aging Services (Atlanta, GA), for her own Feng Shui consulting services at The Women’s Expo (Nashville, TN), and has taught Feng Shui at Community Colleges in Arizona. 

Additionally, Constance often participates in community initiatives: Walk for the Cure,

Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and local food banks.  In the last few years, Constance has also pursued her creative interests presenting her poetry, monologues, and short stories.  As a “spoken word” artist, she performs with Red Earth Theatre, The Prose and Poetry Project, and the Parangello Players’ fundraising shows.  Constance is also the Director of Business Communications and a board member with Parangello Players, a 501c3 non-profit bringing the arts back into the schools. of all kinds.

Spiritually, I am aligned with an understanding that we are all part of Source, and thus “we are all one”.  I am a practitioner of Buddhist principles based on my daily living, coming from loving kindness and compassion. I also read and practice the spiritual path of the Sikhs because their path is about aligning w/ one Creative Source:  “One Universal Creator God. … The One who created the whole world… is the Almighty Lord, the Cause of causes…” (Daily Hukamnama: “Raag Bilaaval, Fifth Mehl, Du-Padas”).

Spiritual readings, contemplations, meditations, etc. are catalysts leading me to a more awakened life, and becoming more familiar with self-inquiry or the non-dual approach of Advaita (literally, “not-two“… in Hindu philosophy). This way of looking into the truth of our existence is simple, direct, and powerful. It refers to its idea that the true self, Atman, is the same as the highest metaphysical Reality (Brahman).

Routinely I learn concepts of non-duality and sustain a keen sense of awareness and mindfulness. This leads me to a greater comfort level of being free of “all views” and trying to experience things as they are in the now, and be comfortable with no need to change what is, to allow all things to fit as they are.

I focus on developing my spirituality more deeply as my soul-self finds continuity in the Source. 

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Linda S. Caldwell

Board Director


Linda Caldwell, nee Lepley, was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in advertising. She began her career in hotel convention sales in 1980 at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City. In 1987, while attending a convention of Meeting Professionals in Winnipeg, she met Richard (Dick) Caldwell. They married in 1988, and she immigrated to Canada.

Linda was instrumental in establishing a provincial chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in Alberta. She served as Board Chair for the initial two years of the Club’s existence, which included meeting industry leaders from both Calgary and Edmonton and member suppliers (hotel, professional meeting planners, etc.), and she helped recruit the required number of members to charter. She served as their Charter President for the initial two years.

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In 1995, the Caldwells relocated to the states. Since then, Linda has served as National Sales Manager/Director of Sales for hotels and resorts throughout the United States, including Bally’s and Desert Inn in Las Vegas and Stratton Mountain Inn in Vermont. She has partnered with and assisted meeting and travel professionals throughout the country to ensure the success of their conferences and travel.

In 2002, Linda earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. Since IMM’s move to Sedona, Linda has assisted her husband, Dr. Dick Caldwell, in the planning and organization of the IMM Conventions and Graduations.

In late 2012, the Caldwells moved to Texas to be close to family. Linda became active in the Victoria Rotary Club and served as their Secretary from 2013 to 2021. She was elected Club President from 2021-2022 and served for one year as the Secretary of the Club’s foundation. As Rotary Club President, she was instrumental in raising funds to purchase a 15’ town clock to promote the Club’s 100th anniversary.

During her presidential year, she also established a 1/8-acre pollination garden at the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent. Additionally, during that year, she raised funds to purchase ten pairs of specialty shoes for Veterans unable to afford the cost of the much-needed orthopedic footwear.

Linda is a three-time Paul Harris Fellow. She always uses the Four-Way Test to guide her decision-making: “Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it benefit all concerned?”

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University Staff Directory – Administration

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Rev. Michelle Behr, B.Msc., University President
All University Matters, including General Questions Regarding Curriculum, Tuition, Student ID Cards, Scholarship Information, etc.

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Dr. Monica Brillhart, Ph.D., Ministerial Specialist
Vows & Agreements, Minister ID Cards, Affiliation Payments, Bachelor’s Diplomas

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Rev. Linda Mae Costello, IMM Accountant

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Taleen Khatchadourian, Student Accounts
Start/Update Automatic Monthly Payments, Doctors Oat

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Kara Regan, University Administration
Enrollments, Minister Reports, Address and Legal Name Changes, Official Transcripts, References, Statements

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Rev. Steven Lane Taylor, B.Msc., Editor, University of Sedona Publishing
Social Media Posts, Masters/Doctors Congratulation Packets, Edit/Republish Dr. Masters’ Books, Record Mystical Insights

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Rev. Lyn Williams, B.Msc., IMM Members Group Closed and Private Facebook Administrator and Mentor

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Dr. Theresa Zins, Ph.D., Enrollment Specialist
Master’s & Theocentric Exams, Master’s and Doctorate Diplomas, Password Resets, Association Directory Listings

Thesis and Dissertation Department

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Angie Ringel, Thesis/Dissertation Advisor

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Jordan R. Walker, D.Phil., Thesis/Dissertation Advisor

Rev. Deidre D. Callahan, B.Msc. University Administration
Bachelor’s Exams & Confirmation Packets

Anita, Graphic Designer
Web & Print Graphics, Shipping, Graduates in Action Profiles

Administration
General Office Contact
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General Questions Regarding Curriculum, Tuition, Student ID Cards, Scholarship Information, etc.

Mauricio, Webmaster
Web Development, Maintenance, and Website Updates

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Through decades of passionate commitment and devotion to metaphysical ministry, Dr. Masters built a strong and enduring foundation. The International Metaphysical Ministry Board of Directors, officers, and dedicated staff members, with over 100 years of combined experience, continue his legacy. Working together with loyalty and integrity, they perpetuate the teachings of Dr. Masters’ IMM University System so that his work may live on into the far distant future. In 2019, the organization celebrated its 60th anniversary! Students, graduates, staff, and alumni look forward to the expansion and evolution of the Universities and Dr. Masters’ teachings and legacy.

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Dr. Masters and a few staff members at the 2013 IMM convention and graduation
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