He helped start a literacy program and a Bible college. As church administrator, college principal, and chairman of public school committees, he helped train teachers and organize and implement programs for public schools. Armed hostilities resumed in 1983 and continue today. Over two million people have been displaced, many relocating to urban areas where their lack of marketable skills leaves them with no means of support. Council members run peace and reconciliation and human rights workshops, and establish peace committees at the community level in cooperation with local church leaders.
Workshops emphasize Christian reconciliation and forgiveness.
Dr. Ruun earned a master's degree in education and a doctorate in missiology at Columbia Biblical Seminary. He has undertaken post-graduate studies in education at the University of South Carolina. He and his wife, Mary, have five children.