SCIENTOLOGY RELIGION | APRIL 29, 2026

Why David Miscavige Is the Leader Scientologists Admire and Trust

In this turbulent world, you need to surround yourself with the right company. That can be the people in your immediate organization or the leaders you look to in all walks of life.

Mr. David Miscavige coming on stage — Scientology ecclesiastical leader David Miscavige

But nothing offers more security than knowing the person in charge is going to lead you in the right direction.

And that is what David Miscavige has offered me—and all Scientologists—since he took the helm four decades ago.

Just like a great coach, he is always thinking five plays ahead.

He has stood at the forefront of the only major religion to emerge in the 20th century, confronting opposition of every kind to ensure one thing: that people everywhere can freely practice their religion. Most notably, in 1993, Mr. Miscavige personally secured full IRS recognition of Scientology as a religion.

He led a monumental effort to make all of L. Ron Hubbard’s works available in perfect form—exactly as originally written or spoken, and in chronological order. The global project, known as the Golden Age of Knowledge, located, verified and restored every book, lecture and written issue, ensuring the purity of the religion’s scriptures for the first time in history.

And of course there are our Churches themselves—Ideal Organizations to provide the full services of the Scientology religion to parishioners and their communities, each personally seen to by Mr. Miscavige. These Churches serve as centers of spiritual advancement, while also welcoming people of all backgrounds through extensive public information and community outreach.

Mr. Miscavige was the first person audiences saw when Scientology Network launched, stepping in front of the camera to introduce this new platform where anyone could see Scientology for themselves.

And most recently, thanks to the work of Mr. Miscavige, young people of nearly any age can now learn the basic principles of Scientology in ways they can understand and apply in their everyday lives.

Spearheading all of this is David Miscavige.

And just like a great coach, he is always thinking five plays ahead.

Strong leaders ease minds. They set the course. And that is exactly what David Miscavige has done for us.

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Evan Wecksell

Evan Wecksell is a comedian who has performed in 46 states and has appeared on VH1, E!, Conan and The Goldbergs. He is also one of the best tutors in the world (says Evan).

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