Get to Know the Ruz Family

Ministry Description

As a couple, Felipe and Tania serve together in the PV Camps Core team as leaders of the counselor ministry and as leaders of the children’s ministry, Olympics.
Individually, Felipe leads the PV Worship and PV Kids ministries, while Tania serves in the Set Design area.

Learn more about the ministry in Portugal.

About Felipe

Felipe was born in Santiago, Chile, into a Christian home. From an early age, he came to know Christ as his Savior and began serving God alongside his family. However, it was not until he turned 18 that he decided to fully dedicate his life to God. Starting in 2007, he spent three years studying God's Word at the Word of Life Bible Institute in Argentina. Afterward, he returned to his local church, where he served as a youth pastor.
In the midst of transitioning between ministries, God led Felipe through a very challenging trial. In February 2015, at the age of 32, he became a widower with two young daughters, aged 4 years and 9 months. Though he could not understand why at the time, God was preparing the way for incredible things in his life.
Felipe received theological training at the Word of Life Bible Institute in Argentina, completing the theological course. He later earned a Master’s in Ministry from Brewton-Parker College. Additionally, he has expertise in music production.

The two met in mid-2015, coming from very different circumstances, without yet realizing what God was orchestrating. In December 2016, they were married, and to this day, they remain firmly grounded in His grace. They now have three children: Bianca, Gabriela, and Noah. Since 2019, they have been serving God in Portugal through the ministry of Word of Life.

About Tania

Tania was born in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, into a Christian home. She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a child. She grew up in a healthy church environment, surrounded by people who invested in her life. However, when her father passed away when she was 15, it marked a turning point in her spiritual journey. She drifted away from God for several years until, during her time at university, she had a powerful encounter with Him. Realizing the condition of humanity without God, she decided to attend the Word of Life Bible Institute in Argentina, where she studied for four years starting in 2012. During her studies, she participated in a month-long mission trip to Uganda and was determined to return there to serve. However, God closed that door because He was preparing something incredible for her life.
Tania also received theological training at the Word of Life Bible Institute, completing the Ministries and Missions program. She holds a degree in Sociology from the National University of Santiago del Estero. Before entering full-time ministry, she worked as a professor and sociologist for several years.

The two met in mid-2015, coming from very different circumstances, without yet realizing what God was orchestrating. In December 2016, they were married, and to this day, they remain firmly grounded in His grace. They now have three children: Bianca, Gabriela, and Noah. Since 2019, they have been serving God in Portugal through the ministry of Word of Life.

For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Romans 11.36

Contact Information

FelipeR@palavradavida.pt

Address:
Felipe Ruz
Word of Life Portugal
PO Box 600
Schroon Lake, NY 12870