Founder & CEO of City of Refuge Church INC,
World Civility Ambassador, Radio Show Host, International Bestselling Author
Dr. Ira Roach III holds a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Master’s degree in Christian Education and Doctorate in Christian Education and Organizational Leadership & Development. He has been pinned by many as the “Motivator to the masses” with his many years of experience as
spiritual leader speaking to audiences in East Coast. Dr Ira Roach III is an award-winning actor in the web series Church Folk Secrets, an international bestselling author, certified trainer, speaker and coach. He also hosts a weekly international radio show entitled, “The Dr. Ira Show” on www.iworship96.com The show aims to motivate audience members to overcome challenges, achieve their dreams, and improve their life. The program highlights entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, artists and dreamers. He has a passion for helping people with tools to change the quality of their lives. He specializes in “Getting Unstuck” (mindset mastery training) Leadership, Personal Development, Workforce Development, team building and “What’s Your Story?” (Story Development and Book publishing)
Dr. Ira Roach III saw his parents divorced at age 4 and developed a mentality of blame and guilt, “it’s my fault. Years of carrying around unnecessary guilt led him down a journey of brokenness, depression, low self-esteem and most of all a poverty-stricken (small) mindset. Years of being stuck and not knowing how to “unstuck,” his life from 26-40 years old had lows. His low self-confidence affected relationships, creativity and he finally struck his version of rock bottom. He was divorced after 14 years, faced public humiliation and three failed attempts of being an entrepreneur. His breakthrough came after he enlisted the help of a counselor and discovered his “breakthrough.” In 2017, his life changed when he understood what his gift was to the world. Dr Ira hopes to add value and help millions of people who don’t know where to start. He has adopted a popular saying that his mentor gave him: “from small town to big stage!