Pastor Rhuel Young received the baptism of the Holy Spirit in 1983, thus changing his destiny forever.  Shortly after he met and married his beautiful wife Lisa.  He began attending Word of Life Center in Shreveport, Louisiana under the leadership of Pastor Sam Carr.  He would go on to serve in the ministry of helps as usher, prayer counselor, head prayer counselor, captain in kingdom advancement ministry and street evangelism.  Pastor Rhuel also attended Word of Life School of Ministry in 1987 to 1989 where he was president of his class both years.  During that time he was sent to minister at various churches throughout the area.  

After graduating he began as interim pastor at Immanuel Word Center in Homer, Louisiana and eventually; became Head Pastor.  During his seven and a half year stay as Pastor, he and Lisa adopted three children from Mercy Ministries of America.  Their names are Courtney, Colby and Lacey and all currently serve at Victory Life Center.  After great success at Immanuel Word Center, Pastor moved back to Shreveport, Louisiana where he served as an instructor at the Word of Life School of Ministry where he is currently serving in his eighteenth consecutive year. 

He currently leads as Pastor of Victory Life Center.  There he is involved in prison ministry, a team that has seen many souls come into the kingdom of God and be filled with the power of the Holy Ghost.  Another outreach he is involved with is the Chariots of Light motorcycle ministry.  With a passion for souls, and a life of integrity Pastor Rhuel strives to reach Ringgold and the surrounding area for the glory of Jesus Christ.

Pastors Rhuel and Lisa Young