My Story
I was born and raised in Sullivan, Indiana. The youngest of five children, I developed my dedicated work ethic and love of the outdoors while working alongside my father and brothers on the family farm.
I grew up in a home that was religous but not Christian. We were reaised with good morals but did not recognize the importance of growing in our faith or developing a trhiving relatinship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
During my freshman year at Rose-Hulman I began to study the Bible in a deep and rich way that led me to the conviction that I needed to surrender my life to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
The next Sunday I came forward and made my confession to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I still remember that day as I came up out of the water, a batpized believer who was saved by the blood of Christ.
I knew from that day that I wanted to make it my mission to serve Christ with the remainder of my life so I finished my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and while working at Crane Naval Warfare Center I felt God calling me into full-time ministry.
I left my job and home in Indiana to pursue God’s calling at Lincoln Christian Seminary (LCS) in Lincoln, Illinois. I started my ministry at a small country church near the school while working toward my Master of Divinity degree.
Since graduating from LCS in 2004, I have served as Senior Minister for churches in both Indiana and Ohio. While serving the Lord in Indiana, I finished my Doctorate of Ministry Degree at The Master's Theological Seminary in Sun Valley, California.
I praise God for the opportunity that He afforded me to finish my Doctorate of Ministry (DMIN) degree. The DMIN spanned a 3 1/2 year time frame where I deepened my skill in Biblical Leadership and Expository Preaching. The pursuit of this degree has forever deepened the focus of my ministry to clearly expound on the Word of God in order to help each individual grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
I currently serve as the Senior Minister at First Christian Church in Sullivan, Indiana, where I passionately preach and teach God’s Word. My greatest desire is to spread the message of Christ to the lost and equip Christians to live authentic and bold lives for the glory of God.
I grew up in a home that was religous but not Christian. We were reaised with good morals but did not recognize the importance of growing in our faith or developing a trhiving relatinship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
During my freshman year at Rose-Hulman I began to study the Bible in a deep and rich way that led me to the conviction that I needed to surrender my life to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
The next Sunday I came forward and made my confession to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I still remember that day as I came up out of the water, a batpized believer who was saved by the blood of Christ.
I knew from that day that I wanted to make it my mission to serve Christ with the remainder of my life so I finished my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and while working at Crane Naval Warfare Center I felt God calling me into full-time ministry.
I left my job and home in Indiana to pursue God’s calling at Lincoln Christian Seminary (LCS) in Lincoln, Illinois. I started my ministry at a small country church near the school while working toward my Master of Divinity degree.
Since graduating from LCS in 2004, I have served as Senior Minister for churches in both Indiana and Ohio. While serving the Lord in Indiana, I finished my Doctorate of Ministry Degree at The Master's Theological Seminary in Sun Valley, California.
I praise God for the opportunity that He afforded me to finish my Doctorate of Ministry (DMIN) degree. The DMIN spanned a 3 1/2 year time frame where I deepened my skill in Biblical Leadership and Expository Preaching. The pursuit of this degree has forever deepened the focus of my ministry to clearly expound on the Word of God in order to help each individual grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
I currently serve as the Senior Minister at First Christian Church in Sullivan, Indiana, where I passionately preach and teach God’s Word. My greatest desire is to spread the message of Christ to the lost and equip Christians to live authentic and bold lives for the glory of God.
My EducationDoctorate of Ministry
Specialization in Preaching and Leadership The Masters Theological Seminary, Sun Valley, CA January 2011- May 2014 Master of Divinity Degree GPA 3.92, High Honors Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, IL Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN |
Paul's Baptism - Father's Day 2014 |
Meet My FamilyGod has blessed me with an amazing family.
Katherine Lueking - I have been married to my beautiful wife Katherine since July 28, 2001. She graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional Writing and Editing. We met at Lincoln Christian Seminary in 2000. She is a gifted writer, editor, and mentor. Katherine has developed and directed new youth programs for K-6th grade; served as a Second grade Sunday School teacher; Teacher and team leader at Elkhorn Valley Christian Service Camp; led Bible study for women; and has served on numerous occasions as a VBS volunteer. God has also blessed me with three wonderful, energy filled young boys that desire to honor the Lord with their life. Timothy - My son loves to run, read, and help me in the wood shop. Paul - My son loves to play run, read, hike and help me with yard work. Jonathan - My son is filled with energy and loves to follow in the footsteps of his brothers. He is creative and loves to build different projects. |
Timothy's Baptism - September 2012Jonathan's Baptism - December 2017The three videos above show the baptisms of all three of my sons. Timothy Lueking was baptized on September 02, 2012. Paul Lueking was baptized on Father's Day of 2014. Jonathan Lueking was baptized on December 24, 2017. It was a great honor to be able to baptize all three of my sons!
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My Hobbies
I have many hobbies that primarily include the outdoors. I love to run and I finished my last marathon in September of 2013. I have also been a woodworker since I was 9 years old when my dad began teaching me the basics of making fine furniture. I continue to build furniture to this day and it is one of my favorite hobbies. I also love to read, bicycle, and spending time making memories with my family.
Leadership Experience
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Senior Minister
Sullivan First Christian Church, Sullivan, IN (Start Date: May 01, 2017) Senior Minister Scottsburg First Christian Church, Scottsburg, IN (Feb. 2015 - May 2017) Senior Minister Cicero Christian Church, Cicero, IN (2006-Feb. 2015) Founder of ReStart Ministries Inc., Cicero, IN http://restartministries.org/ (2010-Present) |
Senior Minister
Ladoga Christian Church, Ladoga, IN (2002-2004) Senior Minister Lake Fork Christian Church, Lake Fork, IL (2000-2002) Lay Minister (1997-2000) Served as Pulpit Supply Preacher for local churches. Mechanical Engineer—Ammunition Branch Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN (1999-2000) |