Richard Benton Ruth

Pastoral Psychologist, Executive Coach, Educator, Corporate Trainer with 40 years of management skills, 25+ years in Pulpit Ministry, Psychotherapist

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

• Member, International Coach Federation (2009)
• IPEC: Certified Executive/Career & Life Coach (2012)
• CERTIFIED Business Coach (INSPIRE Business Solutions)
• MASTER PRACTITIONER, Energy Leadership Index (ELI) (2013)
• Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Anderson University (1978-1993)
• Adjunct Instructor, Ivy Tech College (2000-2006) Anderson/New Castle/ Muncie
• FLAWLESS EXECUTION Award, Right Management Corp. (Consultant Award)
• PRESIDENT’S CLUB, Service Leadership Award, Haldane Associates (1998)
• Sales Management Leadership (3 years), Sears, Roebuck and Co.
• Board of Directors, Treatment Centers of America (TCA) (1997-2001)
• Board Member, Madison County Mental Health Association
• International Association of Career Management Professionals (IACMP)
• American Society of Trainers and Developers (ASTD), Indiana
• Certified Professional Training Consultant with HONORS (Ball State University)
• Board Member, Hillcrest Home for Juveniles, Indiana
• President’s Club, Lead Advisor, Haldane Global Associates
• Ordained Minister (1978), Pastored in 6 denominations
• Professional Writer, Member AWAI (Author/Copywriter)

• 1966-1968 Dean Junior High School
• History and English Teacher (full-time)
• Selected Teacher of the Year: Selected to teach a class that had 5 levels of comprehension with merited success by all students; selected for honors with Virginia State Department of Public Education
• 1970-1976 Teaching Associate (for Dr. John M. Vayhinger, PhD Psychologist) Anderson College Graduate School (Psychology Dept.)
• 1978-1984 Anderson College/University Psychology Dept. (Taught General Psychology, Family Counseling, Advanced Counseling, Marriage Counseling, and a few classes as a Teaching Associate)
• 1978-1983 Counselor and Community Consultant and Educator (Anderson, IN) Conducted community services to Churches and Public (5 years)
• 1978-1981 Anderson School of Theology/Anderson University (Adjunct Faculty) Taught General Psychology, Marriage Counseling, Counseling Theories, Marriage Counseling, Group Counseling (Experiential Class)—10 years
• IV Tech (estimated years of experience) Anderson, Muncie, New Castle General Psychology + several other classes in Psychology
• Community Classes in Writing/English (Voluntary) Two classes in English/Poetry/Storytelling/ Communication Theory
• I have conducted many retreats (Waycross Retreat Center, Sisters of St. Joseph) in Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. I am a Clinical Member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) for 30+ years
• I have been a member of AWAI (American Writers Association International) for about 7 years and have produced various transcripts for businesses (confidential copy and sales scripts)
• 1978-2020 I conducted educational/consulting classes for businesses on how to hire the most effective staff utilizing the DISC Profile, M-BTA, TA, T-JTA (Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis), MMPI
• NOTE: My Counseling practice developed our own Assessments with Dr. Ted Bitner of DePauw University Psychology Department produced a 97% effective rating for “internal reliability and effectiveness” in its design. We also produced scoring and interpretation for use with any company or business that desires our services.

• (1967-1968) Minister, Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) Manassas, Virginia Part-time Minister to Full-time Pastor (2 years) (Three-point charge: Manassas, Buckhall, and Aden, Virginia)
• (1969-1973) Full-time Pastor, Pleasant Valley Christian Church, Middletown, IN
• (1973-1977) Full-time Pastor, (2 Churches: Mechanicsburg and Markleville, IN United Methodist Churches) Also worked at Sears in Management
• (1977-1978) 5th Street United Methodist Church, Anderson, IN (Full time while attending School of Theology, Anderson, IN)
• (1978-1979) Full-time Interim Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Anderson
• (1978-1983) Counseling Minister, Center for Mental Health, Anderson, IN (Minister of Counseling, Education, and Consultation to Community and Churches)
• (1982-1991) Full-time Minister of Counseling (Associate Minister of Preaching) Church at the Crossing, Indianapolis, IN (Developed Christian Counseling Center for the church) (At the end of the ministry, the Center had 5 full-time counselors and three part-time. Support staff numbered 3 with a budget of $450,000.00) Resigned in January 1991 and left in October 1991 after hiring a new Director and training that person. The church closed the Center in 2010 when the Senior Minister retired. I secured the donation of a $100,000 building for the counseling center. In 2010, the church added to the building as a central office complex and moved the Counseling Center to another location.
• (1991-Present) Counseling Minister/Spiritual Life Coach
• 2004-2006 Volunteer Minister, Church of the Nazarene, Middletown, IN (Provided Pastoral Counseling and teaching ministry to church and community)
• NOTE: The PhD paper I have completed is a comprehensive study of how Believers grow in their Faith development—or are hindered in their spiritual growth. I have used these materials in my counseling practice with great success. I hope to develop materials for use in the local church for church growth. Also, the growth of new Christians and established Believers of the Christian Faith.

• Manager, Senior Babe Ruth All-Stars (1998, 1999, 2000)
• Manager, Senior Babe Ruth STATE CHAMPIONS (2000)
• Manager of the Year, Senior Babe Ruth Baseball (2000)
• Board of Directors, White River Little League (1982-1985)
• President, White River Little League (1993-1995)
• Vice President, Riverfield Senior League Baseball (1997-1999)