Why Does God Seem Far Away?

Rudy Hagood

Mar. 30, 2017, 9:30am - 10:20am



Rudy Hagood is the Lead Pastor of University Christian Church. He attended Hope International University where he studied and received his Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry, and was ordained as a Pastor on September 24, 2000.  He is passionate about discipleship, expository preaching and unity in the body of Christ

Rudy assisted in planting the Metropolitan Church of Christ where he served for 7 years as an Associate Pastor.  Rudy has also served at Shepherd of the Hills and Discovery Church.

Rudy has over 20 years of experience caring for people in need back in his days working in the social field.  He has a passion for helping people help themselves.  Although his favorite sport is baseball, he once received a basketball scholarship to Florida A&M University.  His favorite food changes every week and he’s read over 60 Star Wars books. 

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