Following a major surgery in 2011, Pat Rucker was asked by his cousin, Josh Rucker, to start participating in a nursing home ministry at Bradford Square in Frankfort Ky. Others quickly joined and the ministry grew. After a few months, Josh was called to preach at Indian Fork Baptist church. Since the group was not all from the same church any longer, they needed a name.
Their grandmother, Lucille Rucker, was always a fan of Doves. That being said, they chose the name White Dove Ministries in her honor. She was the most godly woman any of them have ever known and they thank God for her loving manner, guidance, and support