Meet the Team
Pastor Dave Hodges – Founder
Dave Hodges is the founder of the Church of Ambrosia and the driving force behind the Spirituality & Beyond Conference. With a background spanning technology innovation, pioneering cannabis activism in San Jose, and establishing one of the nation’s largest entheogenic churches (Zide Door in Oakland), Dave brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, advocacy, and spiritual leadership.
His journey from IT professional to cannabis collective operator, and ultimately to a pastor championing the religious use of psychedelics, informs the conference’s mission to bridge ancient wisdom, modern understanding, and the fight for cognitive liberty. Dave is committed to creating safe, informative spaces for exploring consciousness and spirituality.
Conference Team
The conference is brought to life by a dedicated team passionate about psychedelic spirituality and community building. Vicky (vicky@ambrosia.church) leads coordination efforts. Many others contribute their time and expertise to make SB a success.