Professional Summary

Results-driven change agent with a career-long record of ministry, education, and relationship

management success for reputable churches

Proven talent for aligning objectives between church staff and members to deliver services and messaging that inspires while championing church missions and objectives. A faith-focused leader with expertise spanning relationship management, education and mentoring, program development, analytical skills, cross-functional leadership, and project management. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as budget management, policy development, and resource allocation expertise.

Professional Experience

North American Lutheran Church

Saint James Lutheran Church (nalc/lcmc): Greenfield,In (July 2022- Current)

First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gray Manor: Dundalk, MD (July 2020-June 2022)

LEAD PASTOR

• Head weekly data meeting to evaluate church budget, membership data, and other information necessary to operate the church successfully
• Chart a successful course of development and implementation a system of communication across the non-profit
• Organized and maintained detailed records and rosters
• Supervise and align objectives with other staff members, leading and mentoring them to ensure consistent and effective services and messaging
• Supervise the Early Childhood Center

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

Saint James Lutheran Church: Greenfield,In 2022-Current        

Living Word Church/Advent Church of Lantana, Lake Worth, FL (May 2017-June 2019)

LEAD PASTOR, CAMPUS PASTOR, AND CHURCH PLANTER

• Revitalized and Relaunched Congregation including a missional merger and one million in capital improvements utilizing monetary gifts and in-kind donations
• Offer pastoral care to a collection of church members by providing person and group counseling
• Orchestrate various church services, such as administering sacraments, officiating weddings and funerals, etc.
• Spearhead weekly teachings, leading members in understanding, embracing and accomplishing missions and objectives of the church
• Coordinate accurate records and rosters to ensure efficient organizational operations
• Navigate development and mentoring of staff team including administrative, worship, and family life staff
• Cultivate opportunities for community outreach including meeting community needs through work projects, fundraising, and filling areas of need to enhance church message and support

United Theological Seminary 2018-Current        

Adjunct Professor: Practical Ministry, November 2022

Co-Director for The Lutheran House of Studies, October 2022

Adjunct Faculty: Contextual Ministries, August 2018

Facilitator: May 2022-Current

Spiritual Director: May 2018-May 2022

• Encouraged students in the spiritual care of themselves
• Facilitated weekly discussions among the students related to the weekly text
• Directed spiritual direction in the call, vocation, the life of students from diverse backgrounds
• provided a presence of non-judgment for the incoming students in Contextual Ministry one

The United Methodist Church 2009 - 2017, 2019-2020

Louisiana, Illinois Great Rivers, and Florida annual conferences

MINISTER: PARISH MINISTRY, FAMILY MINISTRY, STUDENT & YOUTH, CHILDREN AND CAMPING MINISTRY

• Headed weekly data meeting to evaluate church budget, membership data, and other information necessary to successfully operate the church
• Charted a successful course of development and implementation a system of communication across the non-profit
• Organized and maintained detailed records and rosters
• Aligned objectives with other staff members, leading and mentoring them to ensure consistent and effective services and messaging
• Launched various community outreach efforts including Angel Food Ministries, Youth Ministry, and Addiction Recovery Ministries

Hendry County Public Schools, LaBelle, FL, 2013 - 2016
EDUCATOR: SUBSTITUTE TO FULL-TIME 8TH GRADE SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

• Liaised with administration, parents, and students to ensure successful individualized instruction for each student
• Formulated and delivered innovative lesson plans
• Scrutinized data, evaluated findings and developed strategies to reach scores and benchmarks
• Established a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting student engagement

Education and Credentials

Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics and Evangelism, 2022

Institute of Lutheran Theology of Brookings, South Dakota

Lutheran Studies, 2018

The Masters’ Institute of White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Master of Divinity, 2017

United Theological Seminary of Dayton, Ohio

 Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry with Honors, 2013

Lincoln Christian University of Lincoln, Illinois 

Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry, 2013

Leavell College of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary of New Orleans, Louisiana

Ministry Credentials

Ordained Minister/Clergy, June 2017

Rostered Clergy with The North American Lutheran Church, July 2019

Certification and Roster with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ, April 2020

Endorsed Clergy for Federal and Civilian Chaplaincy with Augsburg Lutheran Churches, April 2020

Endorsed by The Augustana District of LCMC, May 2020

Ordained and Rostered Clergy with The Lutheran Orthodox Church, September 2022

Education Credentials

Association of Christian Schools International

Professional Bible Specialist

Publications

MAY 2022 “A PREACHING AND TEACHING STRATEGY TO HELP RESOLVE CHURCH CONFLICT AND BRING CONGREGATIONAL RENEWAL”

Family information

Married to Rev. Amanda Blue on August 6, 2011

One Son Richard Lee Blue III (Ricky Lee) 9/29/2015 & One Daughter Anna Marie Blue 11/18/2019

Additional Information

Interests: History, Technology, Theology, Community Improvement, Camping, and Aviation

Digital Portfolio can be accessed at askpastorblue.com

Sermons, Messages, Bible Studies, and Podcast can be accessed at askpastorblue.com and all major podcast platforms

References available upon request