Church isn’t ALWAYS a building, it’s the people
Recalling Spirit Ministries is a community of people who together strive to learn God's purpose and plan for their lives. Imagine a home for everyone looking for hope. Scripture describes the Holy Spirit in personal terms, when it says that it teaches, guides and comforts us. This “Helper” was given to us all. In scripture, John 14:26 Jesus states, "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” Often times, in this busy, demanding world, we forget that we have a Source that is greater than us, that we can turn to. This “Helper," this “Source” is the Holy Spirit that lives within us. In the book of Romans, it states, "His Spirit dwells in you". Recalling Spirit Ministry is both an inward journey of discovery of the Holy Spirit that resides in us all, and a community of faith. We invite you to join us on this journey of spiritual life and discovery as we unlock the strength of Faith and explore the Light of Spirit that guides us in our everyday lives.
Rev. Charin Barone
Founder and CEO
Rev. Charin has been a long-held belief of mine that what we carry in our hearts, is ultimately what we demonstrate in our lives. Every thought we experience creates a chemical reaction in our brains that triggers an emotion. Emotions, when repeated, seep into our hearts and minds, becoming habits. These habits of thinking create our world, hence, ”As a man thinketh….” Truly, what we put our attention on we energize in mind, body and spirit.
This revelation of the power of thought is so exciting, because it provides us with the power and path to change our lives and the world around us. Simply said, changing our thoughts and beliefs can change the world!
Rev. Charin grew up attending a Baptist Church in Isabel, South Dakota. “At the age of 8, I knew I was going to be a preacher,” she recalls. “In those days Baptists did not ordain women. I said to my mom, I want to be a preacher, but how can I with these restrictions. She told me, ‘If the Lord wants you to be a preacher the Great Spirit will help you find the way.’ And, that is exactly what happened!!!”
As a young woman, Rev. Charin made her way to California, eventually landing in Hollywood. “The Lord must have thought I needed to learn a little bit about life,” she recalls. She began her career with the legendary Entertainment producer, Norman Lear. On her first day, she was asked if she knew about the man she would be working for, and she answered, “No, but I sure am eager to learn.” And so she did. She learned the business of entertainment, and the power or storytelling. Her work with Mr. Lear, led her to positions with other studio heads and producers at such places as Columbia Pictures, Disney and Turner Pictures.
Rev. Charin met her writer husband, Frank, while working on the Nell Carter hit TV show, “Gimme a Break!” Together, they realized Rev. Charin’s dream of ministry, and she was ordained in 1985 by the Rev. Doctor Margaret Stevens at the Santa Anita Ministerial Seminary in Arcadia, CA. In 1996, she received a further degree in Christian Communications and Homiletics, from Dr. Robert Schuller’s International School of Christian Communications at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA.
Rev. Charin began her ministry practice as Senior Minister, Beverly Hills New Thought Church, Beverly Hills, CA (1992-1994). Then in 1993, she had the great honor of being asked to be a Presenter at the World Parliament of Religions Conference with Dr. Robert Mueller, Under Secretary General of the United Nations. In 1996, Rev. Charin accepted the Senior Minister position at Unity Church of Today, Redwood City, CA (1996-2000).
In 2001, Recalling Spirit Ministries was founded by Rev. Charin in San Carlos, CA. Rev. Charin led Recalling Spirit Ministries from 2001 to 2006. Sadly, Rev. Charin’s husband, Frank, passed away in 2011 and she stepped away from leadership for a time. She remained an active consultant and inspirational speaker.
In 2010, Rev. Charin launched a production company aimed at bringing change to the world through positive, impactful entertainment that inspires and delights. “Stories are our history. They give us roots. They help us to understand our complex and often contradictory world in a way that brings clarity of purpose and direction,” says Rev. Charin. “Stories come from movies and TV. They also come from the Bible, and the Lord, all mighty.”
In 2022, Rev. Charin decided to bring her experience in ministry and media together, returning to leadership at Recalling Spirit Ministries. “I look around, and I see our message and our sense of community are needed more than ever,” she said. “I’m excited to be a part of this next chapter in Recalling Spirit Ministries, and to be bringing the teachings of Spirit to people young and old, in new and impactful ways.”
This revelation of the power of thought is so exciting, because it provides us with the power and path to change our lives and the world around us. Simply said, changing our thoughts and beliefs can change the world!
Rev. Charin grew up attending a Baptist Church in Isabel, South Dakota. “At the age of 8, I knew I was going to be a preacher,” she recalls. “In those days Baptists did not ordain women. I said to my mom, I want to be a preacher, but how can I with these restrictions. She told me, ‘If the Lord wants you to be a preacher the Great Spirit will help you find the way.’ And, that is exactly what happened!!!”
As a young woman, Rev. Charin made her way to California, eventually landing in Hollywood. “The Lord must have thought I needed to learn a little bit about life,” she recalls. She began her career with the legendary Entertainment producer, Norman Lear. On her first day, she was asked if she knew about the man she would be working for, and she answered, “No, but I sure am eager to learn.” And so she did. She learned the business of entertainment, and the power or storytelling. Her work with Mr. Lear, led her to positions with other studio heads and producers at such places as Columbia Pictures, Disney and Turner Pictures.
Rev. Charin met her writer husband, Frank, while working on the Nell Carter hit TV show, “Gimme a Break!” Together, they realized Rev. Charin’s dream of ministry, and she was ordained in 1985 by the Rev. Doctor Margaret Stevens at the Santa Anita Ministerial Seminary in Arcadia, CA. In 1996, she received a further degree in Christian Communications and Homiletics, from Dr. Robert Schuller’s International School of Christian Communications at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA.
Rev. Charin began her ministry practice as Senior Minister, Beverly Hills New Thought Church, Beverly Hills, CA (1992-1994). Then in 1993, she had the great honor of being asked to be a Presenter at the World Parliament of Religions Conference with Dr. Robert Mueller, Under Secretary General of the United Nations. In 1996, Rev. Charin accepted the Senior Minister position at Unity Church of Today, Redwood City, CA (1996-2000).
In 2001, Recalling Spirit Ministries was founded by Rev. Charin in San Carlos, CA. Rev. Charin led Recalling Spirit Ministries from 2001 to 2006. Sadly, Rev. Charin’s husband, Frank, passed away in 2011 and she stepped away from leadership for a time. She remained an active consultant and inspirational speaker.
In 2010, Rev. Charin launched a production company aimed at bringing change to the world through positive, impactful entertainment that inspires and delights. “Stories are our history. They give us roots. They help us to understand our complex and often contradictory world in a way that brings clarity of purpose and direction,” says Rev. Charin. “Stories come from movies and TV. They also come from the Bible, and the Lord, all mighty.”
In 2022, Rev. Charin decided to bring her experience in ministry and media together, returning to leadership at Recalling Spirit Ministries. “I look around, and I see our message and our sense of community are needed more than ever,” she said. “I’m excited to be a part of this next chapter in Recalling Spirit Ministries, and to be bringing the teachings of Spirit to people young and old, in new and impactful ways.”
Rev. Charin is pleased to announce her participation in this transformative new podcast, The Academy of self-Mastery.
In this dynamic series, she joins host Eugene Holden, RScP, along with contributing guest hosts Rev. Melissa Moorer-Nobles and Ell Graniel, to guide listeners on a journey of personal empowerment, spiritual awakening, and conscious living.
Through insightful conversations, practical wisdom, and powerful storytelling, the podcast aims to inspire individuals to embrace their highest potential and cultivate true self-mastery.
In this dynamic series, she joins host Eugene Holden, RScP, along with contributing guest hosts Rev. Melissa Moorer-Nobles and Ell Graniel, to guide listeners on a journey of personal empowerment, spiritual awakening, and conscious living.
Through insightful conversations, practical wisdom, and powerful storytelling, the podcast aims to inspire individuals to embrace their highest potential and cultivate true self-mastery.