Ron Buchinski

Born and raised in Herkimer NY, I was drafted in 1972 and served my country on active duty for nearly 7 years during the Vietnam conflict. I had a life-changing experience with Jesus Christ on July 4, 1976 and my life has never been the same.

Upon my Honorable Discharge in 1978 I returned to college full-time (abc.edu) as a married student with 3 children and received my BA Degree in Bible and Theology. My Senior year I was the recipient of the Expository Preaching Award; and named to 'Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities.' I have a Graduate Certificate in Addictions from Rutgers University which inckluded 3 weeks on campus; and have completed online classes at Moody Bible Institute and Liberty Seminary.

Currently I am “semi-retired” from Christian ministry after 35+ years of full-time ministry; twenty-two as Senior Pastor at two 24/7/365 Rescue Missions (both incorporated as churches in Lincoln NE and Bellingham WA).

With all glory to the Lord, among various recognitions we've received, in 2004 the Mayor of Lincoln presented me with the Key to the City; and the Governor of Nebraska recognized me as a Nebraska “Admiral." Pat and I also received citations from the Mayors of Rome NY (where a new Rescue Mission was “birthed” and continues), Bellingham WA, Lynden WA and Ferndale WA. I was also a 25+ year Kiwanian and Lion Club member.

I have implemented new program development and led numerous capital campaigns, enlarged organizational leadership, conducted strategic planning, led fund development and wrote grants, negotiation, teaching, and public speaking. I was involved in the accounting and personnel departments of our organizations on a daily basis.

I was ordained as a pastor in 1984. I served on military chapel staffs for 6 years including The Military Academy at West Point; as a part-time youth pastor 3 years; and as a fulltime church pastor for 3 years. Over the years I have served as an interim pastor at 5 churches for a minimum of 8 months to a year each time.

We “retired” to Beatrice, Nebraska and have been Nebraskans over 20 years. We have 3 married children and 7 grandchildren. My incredible gifted wife and helpmeet, Pat, and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in November 2022.

We attend West Side Baptist Church in Beatrice.

My email address is: [email protected];

Cell: 402.806.7656