Expert Motivational Speaker and Consultant Brian Ruud is a powerful speaker on topics ranging from motivation, leadership, Christian values, change, attitude, self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse and recovery, to prison reform. Brian has over 30 years experience addressing audiences including schools, youth groups, church congregations, corporations and prison inmates. Drawing from personal experiences, Brian has inspired literally millions during his 30 year career across America and the World from South Africa to Australia to the streets of India. Brian's enthusiasm and vision make him one of the countries most unforgettable speakers. Past speaking engagements include: The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Brian Ruud International Founded in 1969, Brian Ruud International has been dedicated to serving mankind for over 3 decades both domestically and internationally. Mr. Brian Ruud's beginnings were from a small town in northern Canada, as the youngest in an impoverished immigrant family. The memories of these early years has given Mr. Ruud an incredible desire to see the betterment of his fellow man. In overcoming the enormous challenges of his youth Mr. Ruud began his mission at the age of twenty. Since the beginning of his lifelong career, he has traveled to every continent in the world, many many countries, countless cities, and ministered to millions of people, all the while sharing his dream of the overcoming life. In the early seventies he organized the American Drug Prevention Society and spearheaded a movement to bring an empowering message of hope to almost every high school student in America. Mr. Ruud was brought in by special request during the Kent State riots. Mr. Ruud has been allied with many substantial organizations around the world, who's missions are also to reach out to our needy community, from churches to orphanages. Whether through drug and alcohol recovery, ministering to street people, leading kids off the streets, or bringing a message of hope to the hopeless, Mr. Ruud's journey has been focused on bringing aid to everyone he comes in contact with. Through his incredible enthusiasm Mr. Ruud has shared this vision with many others to develop partnerships and alliances that will impact and make a difference in our society. It is Brian Ruud International's mission to boldly challenge the adversities found in our world today and continue to bring hope and recovery to its people. Ruud Revivals USA, Inc Our Statement of Faith: We believe God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternallyexisted in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis l:l,26,27; 3:22, Matt. 28:l9 I Peter l:2) We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. (Matt. l:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6 John l:l-5, I Cor. L5:3, 4; Romans l:3, 4; Acts l:9-ll). We believe the Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make mankind aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily. (II Cor. 3;17; John l6:7 - l3, John l4:l6, l7; Acts l:8; I Cor. 2:l2, Ephesians l:l3, Galatians 5:25). We believe the Bible is God's word to all mankind. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error. (II Tim. 3:l6, II Peter l; 20, 2l; II Tim. l:l3, Prov. 30:5).