Rev. Joseph Freas, PhD

I've been ordained since 2018, with the Esoteric Interfaith Theological Seminary but, like many clergy members, they typically have multi-ordinations, especially when serving the public-at-large. It's always wise to have several ordinations. Adding an additional credential, gives you the ability of providing more services in an array of interfaith settings.

I was born & raised in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. I have lived in a number of areas thereafter, East Norriton, PA (3yrs); Montgomery Township, PA (11yrs), and currently, Horsham Twp., PA (11yrs).

I have a substantial background in both of my favorite subjects of interest, (parapsychology & contemporary ministry). I've been conducting specialty services as an esoteric interfaith minister & chaplain since 2018, so adding this additional piece to my resume is added benefit, and the networking with other ministers here, via ULC, can greatly benefit the interconnected platform of fellow members.

I believe one of the aspects that has aided me in my abilities as a spiritual minister is my extensive background and experience in parapsychology. These are my academic qualifications: * Marshall University, BA (Humanities), 2005 * International University for Graduate Studies, MA (Parapsychology), 2013 * Rhine Research Center, Inc., Graduate Certificate (Advanced Academic Parapsychology), 2013 * Rhine Research Center, Inc., Graduate Certificate (Advanced Clinical Parapsychology), 2014 * Esoteric Interfaith Theological Seminary, (Ordination), 2018 * International University for Graduate Studies, PhD (Parapsychology), 2021 * Esoteric Interfaith Theological Seminary, PhD (Parapsychology), 2025

I have been a parapsychologist since 2001 and have served in a multitude of government groups and currently am a member/researcher of the following organizations: (Psychical Research Foundation, South African Society for Psychical Research, and the ASPR - which is in management transition). I have written for countless parapsychological journals & published a number of articles and a modern parapsychology encyclopedia in 2018. In 2019, I was contracted by the government to work as a parapsychologist and project leader of a university in the south. I served until 2023 and then began other private spiritual work and counseling. I currently work as an adjunct professor of parapsychology. Much of my work and commitment in parapsychology has allowed me to continue serving as a spiritual minister.

According to those who I have served as a wedding advisor, these individuals have appreciated my direct, matter-of-fact advice based on their personal religious and spiritual beliefs. While I normally don't conduct weddings (since most clergy take this route), I focus on providing those who seek my counsel on this matter to other ULC clergy.

While it is professional and advised as a professional research / parapsychologist to be skeptical (what I teach my doctoral students), sometimes, some are blessed with "spiritual" gifts. Apparently, my mother always had them. I became aware of them when I began working for the government in 2019 but didn't fully embrace them until very recently, (January 2026), where I began working part-time as a spiritual healer, in addition to my other vocations. My professionalism speaks for itself. To me, contemporary/traditional ministry is Sacred and Serious to me. If I am employed to serve your needs, you will receive a committed and serious service, in addition to more, at your request.

I specialize in services that others shy away from. I grew up in a family that worked in and around the funeral service & public safety field. While I did work in funeral service briefly, I took it upon myself to conduct the services that few others care to take on. These include: (hospital visitations, private committal services, one-year anniversaries (deceased), private bereavement counseling, Last Rites, and private spiritual guidance).