Rockford Ruddy

Rockford Ruddy, MMIN, PSAP-S, is an experienced Pastor currently overseeing Restoration Ministries at Discovery Church since 2019, focusing on grief and loss support as well as pastoral counseling. Rockford is also the owner and pastoral counselor at Rock Counseling LLC, active since 2017. Previously, Rockford served as a Regional Group Advisor for Pure Desire Ministries International, where responsibilities included training and supporting vetted Men's Group Leaders in Southern Idaho and Nevada. Additional roles include Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator at KEYSTONE HOSPICE, Chaplain at Legacy Hospice, and Admissions Consultant at the Center for Excellence in Higher Education. Rockford's earlier experience features directing a residential substance abuse recovery program at Boise Rescue Mission Ministries. Rockford holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from Ohio Christian University and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Pacific Lutheran University.