LaTerra Ruffin
Pastoral Care/Chaplain
Rancho Belago,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven, diverse ministry pedigree. Authentic and innately skilled in pastoral care that remains and lasts. Superior "bedside" ministry known for stirring peace, inducing hope and honoring "the real moments."
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pastor
Life Empowerment Church
06.2008 - Current
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Fostered spiritual development through the creation and implementation of dynamic sermon series and small group studies.
- Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.
- Implemented new discipleship programs aimed at deepening believer's understanding of their faith journey.
Certified Professional Master Life Coach
Empowered Life Coaching
06.2008 - Current
- Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Guided clients to overcome limiting beliefs and barriers, resulting in increased self-confidence and personal empowerment.
Principal
Victory Christian Schools
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Care
Liberty Unversity
Lynchburg, VA05-2027
Master of Science - Divinity And Theology
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-1994
Skills
- Pastoral care & counseling
- Organizational leadership
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Spiritual leadership
- Cultural awareness
Affiliations
- Kingdom Covenant Ministries, Intl.
- No Church Walls
- United In Change
Certification
CPE - Clinical Pastoral Education
CPMLC - Certified Professional Master Life Coach
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Life Empowerment Church
06.2008 - Current
Certified Professional Master Life Coach
Empowered Life Coaching
06.2008 - Current
Principal
Victory Christian Schools
06.2005 - 06.2008
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Care
Liberty Unversity
Master of Science - Divinity And Theology
Oral Roberts University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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