Dr. Bectoria Stafford, LLC
CofounderWomen in Discipleship, LLC
2 Timothy 3:16
Dr. Bectoria Stafford,
DMIN, MSW
Dr. Stafford focuses on teaching— teaching others as they traverse their personal spiritual journey in becoming like Christ.
Her guiding scripture is 2 Timothy 3:16.
Dr. Stafford chose this teaching of the Apostle Paul as he continued to encourage the ministry of Timothy even when Paul himself was facing persecution to the point of death for the purpose of teaching and guiding souls for God’s kingdom.
This passage provides the guidance that Scripture is the source to be used for teaching which is reflected throughout Dr. Stafford’s ministry.
Background
Doctor of Ministry
South University
Master of Social Work
Eastern Washington Universtiy – School of Social Work
Bachelors
University of Washington, with distinction in Psychology
Art & Ministry
In addition to her mission and professional experience, Dr. Stafford also has a background in the performing arts which she brings into her ministry. Beginning with a firm foundation in biblical understanding, Dr. Stafford applies her educational and experiential knowledge of practical issues with use of creative illustration through prose, verse, and various performance pieces. Her unique approach to ministry allows her teaching of even the most difficult topics to be both engaging and informative.
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Social Work
Dr. Stafford has enjoyed a convergence of professional and ministry work experience through domestic and international social work. She has served in the capacity of a special needs foster parent, a social work practitioner, a children’s rights activist, a women’s rights advocate, and has served on boards and within working roles of various humanitarian, non-profit, and mission organizations on a global scale.
Theatre & Festivals
As a writer, Dr. Stafford has seen her original scripts performed in theatrical productions, in festivals, and published for public use.
- Authoring books in order to develop teaching tools for the children (10+ years)
- Works with both professionally and in missions.
- Now focused creating books to help provide a biblical understanding of practical issues.