Dr. Tracee J. Swank

Katie joined the Church4Today team at the beginning of 2021 as the Special Projects Team Leader. Prior to this, she worked for almost 17 years as an electrical engineer. Katie earned her Masters of Divinity degree in 2010 and her Doctor of Ministry degree in 2023 from Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Katie also serves a few other ministries through writing weekly blog posts, speaking engagements, video editing, podcast publishing, and book publishing.

She has a passion for teaching and tutoring, especially the Biblical Hebrew language. She enjoys helping authors publish their books with her editing and graphic design skills, managing her rental properties, and crocheting and knitting in her free time. She lives in northwest Ohio.

Chelsey currently serves as the Creative Guide for Church4Today. She was called to the team in 2018 after completing 10 months of the SEND Movement discipleship training. Through Church Doctor, she has had the opportunity to travel to England, South Africa, Colorado, Washington, Arkansas, Arizona, and around the Midwest for mission trips, immersion excursions, and conferences. She feels truly blessed to be a part of the CDM team. 

Chelsey is married to Matt, and they live in Alexandria, Minnesota, where they enjoy being surrounded by so many beautiful lakes and trails. Chelsey and Matt spend their free time caring for their young children Jeremiah and Amelia, adventuring to new places, hanging out with Chelsey’s family, and making new friends.

Becca grew up in central Pennsylvania, but her family moved to Ohio when she was in seventh grade. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Findlay with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian, but God had slightly different plans. After starting to work toward a master’s degree in biology, God changed her path and first opened the doors for her to work at a church denomination office, where she worked with missionaries all over the world. She also coordinated mission teams and had the opportunity to serve on teams to Haiti, Kenya, and California. Later, God opened the doors for her to become a registered veterinary technician and work full-time in a veterinary clinic. She enjoys being able to invest in the lives of people through her God-given gifts of working with animals. Becca joined Church Doctor Ministries part-time in 2022 to help with administrative tasks. 

In her spare time, she enjoys dabbling in all sorts of things: reading, art, gardening, video games, visiting local parks, and spending time with her cats. She also co-leads a life group and serves on the Welcome Team at her church. Becca lives in Findlay, Ohio.

Dr. Richard Blue Jr. is a pastor dedicated to renewing and replanting declining congregations, bringing expertise in transformation, conflict navigation, and system-wide change. Holding a Doctor of Ministry in postmodern apologetics and serving as a board-certified chaplain, he blends theological insight with practical leadership. He has successfully led a church replant and revitalized several struggling congregations. Richard now serves as senior pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Indiana, guiding it into its first season of growth in decades. He and his wife, Rev. Amanda Blue, minister together while raising their two children.

Susan Hayward has lived a rich and varied life, yet her roots remain firmly planted in her Illinois farm upbringing. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois and a Master of Science from the University of California, Davis, and spent nearly 20 years teaching science. Her background includes running an organic vegetable farm in California, earning professional coach training through Falling Awake Life Coaching, and achieving her PCC credential with the International Coach Federation. For two decades, she has provided pro bono coaching for One to One – Women Coaching Women and has served marginalized communities through work in Colombia, New York City, and California. Susan is active at Templeton Presbyterian Church in Templeton, CA, and enjoys gardening, sewing, puzzling, reading, and time with her eight grandchildren.