Reverend Ronald Wayne Burroughs Jr.
Welcome, Reverend Ronald Wayne Burroughs Jr.
Reverend Ronald Wayne Burroughs Jr. -
Born and raised in Bloomfield Connecticut, Ronald Burroughs Jr. is a faith, purpose, and values driven minister of God’s Gospel, who loves life, is an eternal optimist, and enjoys helping others find joy in their life journey.
After earning his degree at Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia, Ron ventured West to Seattle Washington after receiving an offer from Boeing, with whom he had interned throughout his matriculation at Morehouse. Once here, he furthered his education and received a Master’s degree in management and marketing from Seattle University.
It was during this time, that Ron received his true calling, under the mentorship and Pastoral guidance of Doctor Robert L. Manaway, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Embracing his role in ministry, Ron served Tabernacle as the Adult Bible Study Teacher for 9 years, under the tutelage of Dr. Manaway. During this time period, Ron also launched a ministry and workshop entitled Hip Hop Unwrapped, that brought parents and children together to watch top Hip Hop Videos, explore the lyrics, and jointly discuss the impact of the music on the minds and culture of our youth. This ministry had its launch event at Mt. Zion Church in Seattle Washington.
Post ordination in 2008, Ron’s journey led him to New Life Church, where he served as a teaching pastor, under the guidance of Pastor Troy Jones. Yet, the call of home was strong, and in 2023, Ron and his family returned to his roots at Tabernacle, to continue ministry and service.
Ron’s personal and professional life has also been richly blessed by God. Personally, he shares his life with his beautiful wife Tonish Burroughs, who serves as the new membership leader at Tabernacle. Together, they share 5 beautiful children, and as a couple, are pursuing their collective calling to launch “Love’s Lost and Found” ministry, that is intended to serve and enrich the lives of couples across the world. In the community, Ron served as the president of the Benson Bruins Youth Football and Cheer Program in Renton Washington, where he just stepped down after 9 years of service. Professionally, Ron currently serves as a Sr. Portfolio Manager at Microsoft, where he has worked for 16 of the last 18 years, with the other two years providing him with an opportunity to strategically consult with Facebook.
In the spirit of 1 Peter 4:10, Ron is extremely excited about the next steps of his journey, as he continues to watch how God uses his teaching ministry, professional career, and community engagement to serve God’s people, and further the evangelism of the Gospel.
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