Denise Runge
Administration
P.O Box 2437 Nairobi, KE
Summary
Experienced cross-cultural missionary with extensive experience in community outreach, spiritual guidance, creating and implementing multiple training courses and seminars. Successful at maintaining long-term relationships with communities through compassionate ministries and knowledge of the South Asian culture. Qualified to lead and organize small groups and missions outreach. Approachable and committed to building relationships and fostering sense of belonging. Strong track record of residing in remote regions for long periods of time to educate and disciple. Leads individuals and groups in instruction, prayer and worship. Attentive to diverse cultural norms and needs.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Founder and Director
Let Love Lead Kenya Trust
Nairobi, Kenya
2016.01 - Current
- Let Love Lead's ministry is a way to share the gospel among Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Ismailis and others in Kenya through direct, personal ministry
- Our team focuses on equipping Christians with the tools to share the gospel with our South Asian neighbors, to disciple new believers and to pursue racial reconciliation between all tribes, tongues and peoples living in Kenya and East Africa
- We host seminars, satsangs (Indian style Christian worship services), outreach events and discipleship.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Let Love Lead Kenya Trust
Nairobi, KE
2018.06 - Current
- I teach English to a group of Indian Expat ladies, including conversation and grammar.
Church Missionary
New City Fellowship
Nairobi, Kenya
2015.01 - 2017.01
- I served as the Project Coordinator for New City Fellowship's mercy and evangelistic outreach ministries located in Nairobi, Kenya
- Responsibilities included administration, scheduling of events, product design, shopping, inventory, spiritual support, finances, social media updates, outside sales and health education seminars.
Policy Specialist
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
Neenah
2012.01 - 2015.01
- I processed incoming insurance applications for new and renewing policies to include changes/updates according to company guidelines
- Responsibilities included reviewing and screening requests, calculating new premiums, issuing new policies and associated documentation
- I was also responsible for policy quality assurance and return mail.
Ministry Centre Coordinator/Health Consultant
Christ's Hope International
Kisumu
2008.01 - 2012.01
- I provided in hospital and home-based care for HIV and AIDS affected clients
- I developed a file system to document the care and treatment given to the clients as well as a financial monitoring process to properly manage and budget for ongoing client needs
- In addition, I managed the day-to-day operations of the ministry, including office management (staff and volunteer scheduling, payroll, bookkeeping,) resource allocation and financial accountability
- As a Health Consultant, I developed and implemented a health program in a new Community Development project in rural Nyanza province in western Kenya.
Claims Representative
Integrity Mutual Insurance Company
Appleton
2003.01 - 2008.01
- Intake, investigates, review and administrate indemnity and medical payments for Minnesota and Wisconsin workers' compensation claims.
Office Manager
Xerox Corporation
Appleton
2000.01 - 2003.01
- Oversee day to day functions-including answering multi-line telephones & maintaining building operations
- Using Windows based programs to design and create video & paper presentations, flyers, invitations.
Executive Assistant
Navajo Ministries, Inc.
Farmington
1998.01 - 2000.01
- Assisted with Fundraising events, office administrative duties as assigned, maintaining and updating donor base and information; creating brochures, flyers, mailings, etc.
Registered Nurse-Home Health Care
San Juan County VNA
Farmington
1996.01 - 1998.01
- I provided in-home patient care for clients in and around the Navajo Nation
- Supervised home health aides
- Responsible for plan of care for 40 to 50 patients which included monitoring medications, nutrition, home situation, family dynamics, and response to treatment.
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
Englewood
1988.01 - 1996.01
- As an Emergency Department nurse, I triaged, assessed and cared for trauma and emergency department patients; relief charge nurse supervising a staff of 10
- As a Patient Advocate, I served as a mediator for patients and their families in risk management situations; provided public relations support to marketing department, researched complaints utilizing medical records, physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff and resolved conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
La Crosse 1979.08 - 1983.06
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Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado
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Mentored Sonship, Jenkintown, PA
Skills
ESL- English as Second Language
Certification
03/13/2009, Community Home Based Care Worker, Republic of Kenya, Ministry of Health, Nyanza
Phone
+254 711 773 643
Qualifications Summary
Over the past fifteen years, I served as an overseas missionary and acquired skills in leadership, administration, community health development, volunteer coordination, one-on-one and group discipleship, communication, event planning, office management, basic accounting and project development. I have been instrumental in creating and implementing our Asian Persuasion training that focuses on biblical racial reconciliation and cross-cultural evangelism. I am certified as a Trainer of Trainers through CHE (Community Health Evangelism).
References
- Billy Oyugi, Trustee, Let Love Lead Kenya Trust, +254 720 216 376, billy.oyugi@gmail.com
- Pastor Nigel De Mello, Missions Pastor, CITAM Kenya, +254 700 502 512, ndemello@citam.org
- Monika Landry, Volunteer, BlueSky, Nairobi, Kenya, +254 708 089 620, eddienmonika@hotmail.com
Timeline
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Let Love Lead Kenya Trust
2018.06 - Current
Founder and Director
Let Love Lead Kenya Trust
2016.01 - Current
Church Missionary
New City Fellowship
2015.01 - 2017.01
Policy Specialist
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
2012.01 - 2015.01
Ministry Centre Coordinator/Health Consultant
Christ's Hope International
2008.01 - 2012.01
Claims Representative
Integrity Mutual Insurance Company
2003.01 - 2008.01
Office Manager
Xerox Corporation
2000.01 - 2003.01
Executive Assistant
Navajo Ministries, Inc.
1998.01 - 2000.01
Registered Nurse-Home Health Care
San Juan County VNA
1996.01 - 1998.01
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
1988.01 - 1996.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
1979.08 - 1983.06
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Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado
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Mentored Sonship, Jenkintown, PA
03/13/2009, Community Home Based Care Worker, Republic of Kenya, Ministry of Health, Nyanza
03/25/2011, CHC on Community Health Strategy, Republic of Kenya, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Rarieda District
09/29/2011, CHE TOT 1 & TOT 2, CHE Support & Development Center, Nairobi, Kenya
06/01/2017, Children's CHE TOT 2, Global CHE Network, Nairobi, Kenya
01/08/2019, 120-hour TEFL course, myTEFL
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