Dr. Ralph de Plessis
D.C.L. Adjunct Faculty
Education
- D. Min., Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC, 2017
- M.Th. Theology, University of Bangor North Wales, UK c/o Mattersey Hall (AoG) Bible College, 2009
- B.A. (Bible & Theology), Global School of Theology, Springfield, MO, 2006
- Youth with a Mission, Muizenberg, South Africa, 1993
- Youth Pastor, One Way Community Church (AoG), Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 1994 – 2000
- Senior Pastor, One Way Community Church (AoG), Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 2000 – 2017
- Associate Pastor, Waters Church, Norwood, MA, 2018 – 2020
- Associate Pastor, Christ Church Methodist, The Woodlands, TX, 2020 – 2022
- Senior Pastor, Trinity Church Sugar Land (GMC), Sugar Land, TX, 2022 – Present
- Board Chair, Kingsway Initiatives (2018-Present)
- Board Member, Preferred Future (AoG), 2013-2017
- Board Member, One Way Community Services, 2002-2018.
- Northern Region Leader, Youth Ablaze (AoG), 1995-2000
About
Ralph has been in ministry for the past 30 years, serving the local church in various roles and ministry locations. During this time, he has seen the need for ministers to be equipped for the complexed challenges of ministry. This value for training combined with his Pentecostal background has led to a focus on the Holy Spirit with implications for ministry. His studies have included the eschatological implications of John’s pneumatology, and the role of the Holy Spirit in reconciliation. Ralph is married to Kirstin, a registered nurse who shares his passion for the local church and ministry. Together they have two adult sons, Joel and Timothy. Ralph is currently serving as the lead pastor for a new church start in Houston, Texas.
