The Gala Keynote Speaker
Pastor Rickie G. Rush, IBOC / Bio Sheet
Dr. Rickie G. Rush is the pastor and organizer of The Inspiring Body of Christ Worldwide Ministries. IBOC is one of the most progressive, flourishing ministries in America. Originally organizing with 9 members, the church has grown to 14,000-plus members.
Dr. Rush's leadership is modeled after Jesus Christ. It consists of quality, compassion, love, strength, inspiration, and boldness. This pastor walks among the people, serving them as Christ served.
His laughter, sense of humor, and God-given ability to find positives in every negative can brighten even the darkest of days. He leads a powerful, well-respected men's fellowship that empowers men to know their position in Christ and become leaders in their surrounding world
His commitment to be used by GOD to rightly interpret the words of truth has led to thousands recieving Jesus as Lord of their lives. He is also used by GOD to bring joy and encouragement to believers.
Dr. Rush's achievements include a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Doctor of Divinity degree from Rialto Bible College. Prior to his current commitment as full-time pastor, Dr. Rush taught Theater Arts at Skyline High School for 17 years. He has taught courses at the Cedar Valley Community College and at Christ for the Nations Institute. He currently serves as principal at the Mary L. Rush Children's "College" and Christian Academy. He can be heard ministering to the masses Monday-Friday on KGGR-AM radio, Sunday-Friday on KHVN-AM radio, live Sunday morning broadcasts on K104-FM radio, Monday-Friday on K104-FM radio in a segment entitled, "What in Hell Do You Want, When Heaven Has All That You Need?", and ministering the same segment Saturday nights on Flava TV.
Pastor Rush's heart is giving, and he is at his best when he is giving to those who are in need, offering them what Jesus offered: a message of hope and conmfort. With the publication of his book, "May I have Your Order, Please?" in January, 2005, he is reaching the masses through yet another form of media. Interest in his book has reached local, national, and international audiences with his appearances on WFAA-TV, KPXD-TV, KDFW-TV, and TBN. He used his earnings from pre-sale orders of his book to say "Thank You" to the community for its support of him and his ministry. Through collaborations with Williams CHicken and McDonalds, He sponsored food giveaways during September and October of 2004. The response to his generosity was overwhelmingly successful.
His gift as a public speaker has earned him numerous local and national awards and international recognition. His genuine care for humanity rings out as he speaks to adults and youth in all walks of life with a message of hope and encouragement. His walk as a man of GOD keeps him humble and always seeking GOD for the wisdom and knowledge that guides his every move.
