Christopher Ruff
Tacoma,State
Summary
Focused Minister of the Gospel with more than 10 years of experience in providing spiritual leadership to growing communities and promoting values and purpose of church. Accomplished in driving spiritual foundation of congregation when growing church ministry.
Mission-driven Pastor experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assigned Pastor to Miles Memorial CME Church
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Tacoma, WA
08.2021 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
IT Business Analysis Senior
State Of Washington DCYF-Children's Administration
Olympia, WA
07.2019 - Current
- Created workflow diagrams and Gantt charts to clearly demonstrate processes and timelines.
- Mapped process activities to identify shortfalls and propose options to rectify operational inefficiencies.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain business information and key data informing responses to development requests.
- Provided [Type] operational support for high-volume financial institution in fast-paced 24-hour work environment.
- Researched and compiled tailored monthly analytics and reports for senior management with [Software].
- Established online configuration knowledge base to support functionality by developing robust system application overview.
IT BUSINESS ANALYSIS - JOURNEY
State Of Washington:DCYF Children's Administration
Olympia, WA
02.2008 - 07.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.1986
Skills
- Family Support
- Bereavement Counseling
- Spiritual Counseling
- Pastoral Support
Timeline
Assigned Pastor to Miles Memorial CME Church
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
08.2021 - Current
IT Business Analysis Senior
State Of Washington DCYF-Children's Administration
07.2019 - Current
IT BUSINESS ANALYSIS - JOURNEY
State Of Washington:DCYF Children's Administration
02.2008 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Washington
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