About Rudy

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Rudy was born in Los Angeles, but his family is from all over Alabama.  So, he considers himself a west coast guy with a down south flair, or in his words, he’s “West Coast Alabama!”  He and his lovely wife Osharye, have 7 crazy kids (yes count em).  They say that their kids taught them what life is all about.  Rudy is grateful and honored to be a Pastor, a College Professor, a Trustee, and a Columnist.  He is a 2 time graduate from Hope International University (HIU) and a graduate of Southwestern Christian College (SwCC).  He is currently serving at Reunion Church, Christian Standard Magazine, Hope International University and Kentucky Christian University. 

Rudy was ordained as a Pastor on September 24, 2000.  He is passionate about unity in the body of Christ, discipleship, and bridging concepts and people.  He is committed to the work of unity as Jesus prayed we would be ONE in John 17.  He tends to speak with passion and conviction.  His one reward is that he and people move one step forward as a result of each encounter.  

Rudy has over 20 years of experience in the social work field where he developed a passion for helping people help themselves. Although his favorite sport is baseball, he received a basketball scholarship to Florida A&M University.  His favorite food changes each week and he’s read over 70 Star Wars books. I think that makes him a Jedi.  His favorite quote is “Every man who stands to proclaim the Word should speak with something of the bold authority of the Word itself.” ~ A.W. Tozer

Who is Rudy?

I’m from L.A., with parents from Birmingham, Alabama. Aye, I’m “West Coast Alabama,” y’all! My lovely wife, Osharye, and I have seven crazy kids (yes, count ’em) and ten adorable grandkids. Our kids taught us what life is all about.

I’m grateful and honored to be a Pastor, a College Professor, a Trustee, and a Writer. I’m a two-time graduate of Hope International University (HIU) and a graduate of Southwestern Christian College (SwCC). I currently serve at Pepperdine University, Reunion Church, The Christian Standard Magazine, Hope International University, and Kentucky Christian University.

As an ordained Pastor, I am passionate about unity in the body of Christ, discipleship, and bridging concepts and people. I’m committed to the work of unity because Jesus prayed we might be one in John 17. Now, I do tend to speak with a passion and conviction. Personally, my reward in this existence, is seeing myself and others move one step forward as a result of each encounter, each endeavor.

I have over 20 years of experience in the social work field where I developed a passion for helping people help themselves. Although my favorite sport is baseball, I received a basketball scholarship to Florida A&M University. My favorite food changes each week, and I’ve read over 70 Star Wars books, which might just make me a Jedi. May the Force be with you. My favorite quote is: “Every man who stands to proclaim the Word should speak with something of the bold authority of the Word itself,” by A.W. Tozer.

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