Rev. Ric Elliott

Pr. Ric was born, raised, baptized and confirmed in Pittsburgh PA area. He and Deacon Jane are married and moved back to the area to be near their daughter, Jen, her husband Greg and grandson, Ian.

Pr. Ric was educated and received degrees from:

• Thiel College in Religion
• Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (Masters of Divinity)
  Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (Masters of Sacred Theology –Preaching)

He has served at

• Trinity, Lansdale, PA (Assistant Pastor for Youth and Social Ministry)
• Luther Memorial, Blacksburg, VA
• Christus Victor, Dumfries, VA (Mission Developer)
• St. James, Wheeling, WV
• New Hanover, Gilbertsville, PA (Senior Pastor)
• Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus, PA (Senior Pastor)

Pastor Ric brings a deep passion for and experience in energetic worship, radical hospitality, and invitational and engaging disciple-making; leading toward serving God in our homes, our communities and the world. His gifts include preaching, teaching, administration, evangelism, and vision for ministry.

His life mission is to fulfill Jesus’ call to “make disciples of all nations…”