LaSalle R. Vaughn

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Dr. LaSalle R. Vaughn, a retired USAF officer, author, international speaker, and pastor, is a well-respected lecturer and Bible scholar who believes in empowering people through education and community revitalization. He is the founder and pastor of New Life Christian Center.

Dr. Vaughn founded New Life Christian Academy (NLCA) in 1987, as well as the New Life Leadership Institute, a continuing education program for adults. Dr. Vaughn is the chairman and CEO of the International Community Development Corporation (ICDC).

In 2003, Dr. Vaughn was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve on the Board of Directors of the inaugural OneStar Foundation. The foundation operates as part of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is dedicated to promoting statewide volunteerism. During his tenure on this board, Dr. Vaughn was instrumental in establishing the first State of Texas Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives.

In 2004, Dr. Vaughn was asked to serve as part of the Bexar County Blue Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Taskforce. This experience inspired him to open the New Beginnings Children’s Home at Canaan Land Ranch.

Dr. Vaughn has been an advocate for the people, land and Nation of Israel for decades, and has led numerous tours to the Holy Land. In 2006, he was appointed by Pastor John Hagee to serve as the City of San Antonio Director for Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Pastor Vaughn also serves with Dr. Myles Munroe on the Advisory Board of the International Third World Leaders Association's (ITWLA), and with Malcolm Hedding on the Advisory Board of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ). In 2006, he also became an advisory board member of the San Antonio Association of Churches.

Dr. Vaughn has degrees in Business Administration and Personnel Management as well as several degrees in Theology, including a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate in Ministry. He is also a certified marriage and family therapist. Dr. Vaughn celebrates 44 years of marriage with his wife and best friend Portia Brooks Vaughn. Together they have three children and five grandchildren.