About the author
Catherine Ponder (born February 14, 1927) is an American minister and founder of Unity Church Worldwide, affiliated with the Unity Church, and author of several New Thought books focused mainly on the theme of prosperity. == Early life == Ponder was born in Hartsville, South Carolina. After studying business she enrolled in the Unity Ministerial School, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1956. == Career == She was ordained as a Unity Church minister in 1958, with an initial ministry in Birmingham, Alabama (1958–61). She founded ministries in Austin, Texas (1961–69), San Antonio (1969–73) and Palm Desert, California in 1973, where she remains minister. Ponder has written more than a dozen books, which include such bestsellers as her Millionaires of the Bible series. Ponder wrote her first prosperity book The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity in the early 1960s while living in Birmingham, Alabama. She has given lectures on the universal principles of prosperity in most of the major cities of America, as well as in smaller ones. Ponder has given interviews on television and radio, as well as numerous interviews by the print media.
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💬 What our editors say about Catherine Ponder's books
“Ponder delivers a foundational text that effectively challenges the notion that external conditions dictate prosperity, instead highlighting consciousness as the primary factor. While the guidance is clear and the promise of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Open Your Mind to Receive: Revised Edition (Updated)
“Ponder’s text offers a soothing, accessible entry into New Thought philosophy, grounded in her personal journey from hardship to abundance. Its strength lies in its compassionate tone and relatable success stories, making complex…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity (Rev)
“Ponder’s revised edition offers an accessible entry point into New Thought philosophy by humanizing the biblical Joshua as a master of mindset. While the allegorical approach may feel overly simplistic to those preferring…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Millionaire Joshua: His Prosperity Secrets for You! (Millionaires of the Bible Series) (Revised) - PGW Ponder, Catherine
📋 Editions by Catherine Ponder in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Your Mind to Receive: Revised Edition (Updated) | 2008 | DeVorss & Company | 120 | 9780875168289 |
| The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity (Rev) | 1962 | DeVorss & Company | 430 | 9780875165516 |
| The Millionaire Joshua: His Prosperity Secrets for You! (Million | — | DeVorss & Company | 219 | 9780875162539 |
