Reverend Paul Mayer was a Benedictine monk for 18 years. While in the monastery he was ordained a priest. He later served the community at San Miguelito in Panama. When he returned to the US he became Executive Director of an interfaith coalition working for justice and peace. He was the co-founder of "Children of War," an award winning youth leadership organization, which worked with teenage youth from international and domestic war zones. He continues to be involved with projects for peace and the environment. Paul is affiliated with the Federation of Christian Ministries and is a dedicated yoga practitioner.