Rev. Neil Haner has been part of the CSL movement 25+ years, beginning at age 21 when he volunteered as an EMT to provide firstaid support at a CSL summer camp. What began as an act of service quickly became a life-changing spiritual awakening, launching a lifelong path of growth, Study, and transformation.  He completed his Foundations coursework at Riverside CSL and became alicensed Practitioner through CSL Greater Las Vegas more than a decade ago. In2024, he graduated from Holmes Institute and was licensed as a CSL minister. Rev.

Neil has served in many leadership roles within the CSL community,including Practitioner, teacher, former Co-Interim Spiritual Director, and memberof the Leadership Council at the Center for Spiritual Living Beaumont—a spiritual home he has supported for many years with heart and dedication.In addition to his ministry, Rev. Neil holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degreein Education. As an elementary school teacher, he brings compassion, creativity,and curiosity to his students every day. One of his favorite quotes is by RalphWaldo Emerson: “The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to itsoriginal dimensions.” Rev. Neil endeavors to carry this message into the world,helping others expand into their highest potential through education,empowerment, and evolution.