“I am amazed and so very thankful that God chose an ordinary person like me, to do extraordinary work for the Kingdom. Over the last eleven years of my vocational ministry as an associate minister, I have experienced the indescribable joy of being God’s apprentice; sharpening my tools and skills, and being refined for His glory. Talulah Ruger Ministries Christian Education Consulting Services is a vehicle to be used for God’s glory in equipping people for service. There are many pastors, ministers, teachers, church members, colleagues, friends and family who have invested in me by making deposits into my spiritual and personal life. I am and shall always be grateful for your prayers and support.” Talulah Ruger
		Talulah Ruger, RN, MSN, AOCN, M.A./CE Founder and CEO

About Talulah Ruger

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Talulah Ruger possesses the experience, knowledge and educational background that enable her to bring a unique perspective to Christian Education and teaching ministries of churches and organizations.

• A passion for the ministry of Christian Education and a zeal for teaching God’s Word
• Motivational and inspirational speaker/bible teacher
• Experienced Sunday school, Bible study and discipleship teacher and training
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
• Proven ability to evaluate, develop, organize and implement programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Twenty years of service in the church as volunteer ministry leader in various capacities including youth, women’s and single’s ministry
• Eleven years experience in vocational ministry as an associate minister
• Four years as Minister of Christian Education in a church with a membership greater than 3000
• Four years as Ministry Assistant to the pastor and Minister of Christian Education in a new church plant
• Twenty six years experience as a registered nurse
• Eleven years in nursing education as a hospital based clinical nurse educator

Education

• Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas with a Master’s degree in Christian Education (M.A./CE) and focus in church education leadership
• The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas with a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN)
• The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
• Houston Community College, Houston , Texas, with an Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Additional Training/Certification

• Evangelical Training Association (ETA) Teaching Certification
• Life Innovations Prepare Enrich Facilitator (https://www.prepare-enrich.com)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)

Honors

• Family featured on the cover and story in the Fort Bend County UpClose Magazine, 2008
• Finalist for the Nursing Spectrum/Nurse Week Nursing Excellence Award in Teaching, 2006
• One of twenty nurses recognized by the Texas Nurses Association as an Outstanding Nurse for 2006
• M.D. Anderson’s Staff Educator Award, 2005
• Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence in Education nominee, 2005