September 10, 2024 in Bishop, Bishop messages
Pastor Rick Summy named as Program Director of the Love Revolution
It is with immense joy and excitement that I announce the appointment of The Rev. Richard (Rick) Summy as the Program Director of Love Revolution.
Pastor Summy brings nearly 40 years of rich and faithful service to this vital work, and his deep experience will be a tremendous blessing to our synod. We are thrilled to have him lead Love Revolution as it takes root and flourishes among us.
Pastor Summy retired from full-time ministry in 2024, having most recently served as Senior Pastor at Shepherd of the Valley, Apple Valley, MN, and prior to that, as Senior Pastor of Atonement Lutheran, Wyomissing, PA. His journey also includes time as the Admissions Director at the Lutheran Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Lutheran Seminary).
One of Pastor Summy’s most remarkable achievements was the conception and successful awarding of a Lilly Endowment Grant, It Takes a Church to Raise a Pastor, which received over $3 million in funding. This initiative touched the lives and vocations of hundreds of young leaders in the church—a testament to his vision and dedication to nurturing future generations.
Having recently returned to Pennsylvania to be closer to family, Pastor Summy’s passion for ministry continues to shine brightly. He is especially passionate about helping people discover their unique baptismal calling, and he’s eager to engage in the Love Revolution process. He believes this initiative invites us to “right side up our faith” in a world that often feels upside down.
His enthusiasm for helping the church evolve and express itself in more relevant ways is still at the heart of his ministry.
Please join me in giving a warm and heartfelt welcome to Pastor Summy as he steps into this new role. Together, let’s continue to roll out and launch Love Revolution here in Southeastern PA and beyond! To send a note of congratulations Pr. Summy can be reach
Bishop Bryan Penman
