L. Ron Hubbard once wrote, “A culture is only as great as its dreams and its dreams are dreamed by artists.” An artist in a number of fields himself, he recognized that artists supply the spark of creativity and the vision of the future which helps improve the condition of society. Thus, the Church established Celebrity Centres, Church organizations specifically geared to provide Scientology services to such parishioners.

Although open to all, Celebrity Centre organizations primarily minister to artists and other professionals. No matter how famous a parishioner may be, he or she will be able to pursue auditing and training in the distraction-free and secure setting provided by these churches to improve all aspects of his their ability to be a positive influence upon society.

The largest of these churches, Celebrity Centre International, is located in Hollywood and ministers to parishioners who excel in the arts, entertainment and business professions. Celebrity Centre International also provides ecclesiastical management assistance to the other Celebrity Centre churches located in such places as Paris, Vienna, London, Munich, Florence and New York.

By example and through their art, celebrities influence millions. To support their endeavors, Celebrity Centre organizations assist and support the many artists in Scientology who are actively involved in addressing the problems of illiteracy, drug-abuse, crime and other social ills.

What is the role of the Executive Director International?

The Executive Director International is the most senior management position in the Church, a position which was held by Mr. Hubbard himself until he retired from active Church management in 1966. The Executive Director International is responsible for seeing that the Scientology religion continues to expand internationally. He is assisted by 10 highly trained Church executives who are experts in each individual function performed by a Church of Scientology. These experts form the International Management Executive Committee, chaired by the Executive Director International.

The Executive Director International and his Committee formulate broad planning and provide programs for Scientology organizations to carry out in areas such as the establishment of new churches and missions, production of scriptural materials, training of ministers and administrators, and provision of services to parishioners and the general public.