Rev Margaret M. Mohit has served as minister of Unity Spiritual Life Center in Laguna Hills since her ordination in 1984. During her tenure the church moved its location six times due to growth and changing demographics. The church now owns a 10,000 square-foot building nestled in a beautifully landscaped professional park.

Rev. Margaret began her spiritual journey in the Catholic Church, and served as a nun in the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet for three years. She also has a strong background in business management. Prior to attending seminary, she worked in the fashion and interior design fields. She majored in theology at Mt. St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, CA and finished her graduate work at Unity Ministerial School, Unity Village, MO. She is married to Darius Mohit, a retired educator. They have a daughter, Kari and granddaughter, Hannah. Kari and her husband, Garry are expecting a daughter, Hailey in January 2007.

In addition to her ongoing commitment as Senior Minister of Unity Spiritual Life Center, Rev. Margaret serves on several Teams for the Association of Unity Churches. She is past Chairperson of the Licensing and Ordination Ministry Team and served on the Peacemaking Ministry Team. Rev. Margaret has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Association of Unity Churches, as well as on its Executive and Finance and Budget Ministry Teams. She is Past-President of the Southwest Unity Region and the Orange Country Chapter of the International New Thought Alliance. She is currently Judicatory Representative for the Southwest Unity Region.

Rev. Margaret’s continuing educational experience includes: Gathering of Leaders, Lake Arrowhead, CA 1988; Foundation for Christian Living, Pauling, NY, 1989; Schuller Institute for Successful Church Leadership, Garden Grove, CA, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, and 1996; Church Growth and Development, Southwest Unity Region, 1991; New Era Philanthropy, The Templeton Institute for Excellence in Religious Non-Profits, Aston, PA, 1991; Creating the Church of Tomorrow Today, Warren, MI 1991; Conflict Management Training, The Alban Institute, 1993, 1994, 1996; Leadership is Influence, Injoy Inc., Mission Viejo, CA 1996; Unity Ministers Executive Institute, Kansas City, MO, 1999 – 2000.