Ron as he likes to be called,
believes in the truth behind the words, “My
people perish for lack
of knowledge.” The people in our
communities are suffering lack; lack of resources,
lack of dreams and lack of hope. This lack is destroying
individuals, families and communities. Ron believes
that by receiving and sharing knowledge of life skills
and universal principles we can rebuild and actually
prosper in health and welfare.
Ron is passionate about sharing. He believes that
if we all share whatever little resources we have,
we will all have sufficient and more than likely,
surplus supply. The ALPHA Center’s foundation
is just that; sharing information, abilities, and
principles with all those who are willing to receive.
RON
MOORE, SR. |
Ron has serendipitously
gained experience in varied fields from traditional
offset printing to hospital chaplaincy. His education
began at Central High School, Philadelphia,
and continued in the arts, specifically graphic design
at Philadelphia College of Art (currently
University of the Arts). He continued
his education, achieving a Masters in Divinity from
the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Louisville, Kentucky. Working in Louisville General
Hospital as a chaplain during his Clinical Pastoral
Education course was a major turning point from artist
to humanitarian. He observed human pain and suffering
in an up close and personal way. It left an indelible
impression that affects the way he sees life and service.
Observing major operations, watching as someone transitioned
into the next life, and reluctantly accompanying parents
to view the remains of their loved ones in the morgue
changed his perspective of life's priorities.
He is dedicated to teaching and training adults to
raise their social consciousness level; making a difference
in the community and the world. Known for his often
humerous approach to serious topics, Ron flows best
in front of eager students. Through the last two decades
Ron has continued to take advantage of opportunities
presented to him to perform the task of teaching which
he is dedicated to do. He became a familiar figure
in his denominational conferences, teaching and instructing
others in practical theological training. Knowing
“faith without works is dead”, Ron challenges
those in his classes to not just be “hearers
of the word, but doers” as well.
Ron’s vision for The ALPHA Center includes
developing mentoring programs for the youth, computer
training for adults, cultural awareness seminars,
life skills workshops and classes and positive action
campaigns (do something positive!). Ever developing
and keenly attentive to the needs of individuals,
The ALPHA Center is destined to challenge
our communities in a positive, personal and pragmatic
way.
