Background

M. Rev. Dr. Davron Michaels is from Albany, the Capitol of New York.  He currently serves as the Arch Priest and Chief Executive Officer of the New Aeon Church International, Temple Head, Chief Priest of the Temple of Astral Light, Pastor of Trinity Temple, and Chief Investigator with Astral Light Paranormal Investigations (ALPI).  He is also the Associate Director of Chrysalis Ministries, Director of the Tarot Certification Board of America, Chief Gye of the Albany Chapter of Earthwise Gyre, and a member of many organizations including the Fellowship of Isis and the Thelemic Order of the Golden Dawn. 

Rev. Michaels works as a human resources leader, professor, consultant, and photographer.  He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and a Master's Degree in Labor and Policy Studies as well as a PhD in Metaphysics and a Doctor of Divinity. 

Rev. Michaels is a Master of Reiki, Karuna Ki, Seichim, and many other energy healing systems; a certified Tarot Master, Herbalist, crystal healer, Aromatherapist, and Hypnotist.  He is also a Paranormal Investigator, ceremonial magician, and works with many different pagan and magickal groups around the world. 

Rev. Michaels is the founder of the New Aeon Church International and has previously served as the First and Second Director, Master of Records, Grand Auditory Deemster, and Chief Financial Officer.  He is the head of several Church Orders and was granted the Order of Orpheus award in recognition of service to the New Aeon Wiccan Tradition and its public mission.  He also serves as the President of the Church's New Aeon College and Seminary and has previously served as the President, Dean of Students, Director of Support Services, and Senior Mentor of Witch School. 

Rev. Michaels is a strong believer in freedom of religion and the importance of community and inter-faith outreach.  He coordinates a variety of community gatherings and charitable projects in New York and works with other religious groups, the media, academic researchers, and the community to raise awareness about spirituality and to address religious rights issues.