Dr. Tracee J. Swank serves as the leader of Church Doctor Ministries. As a certified church consultant, Christian leadership coach, Building a StoryBrand Guide, and Business Made Simple Coach, Tracee serves as a strategic guide and coach for pastors, ministry leaders, and Christian entrepreneurs. Tracee is committed to helping others carry out their vision and mission in the Kingdom using the gifts, skills, and resources God has provided.

Tracee enjoys helping others discover and implement creative new ideas for Kingdom projects, speaking at conferences and gatherings, and leading ministry immersion trips with Christian leaders. Tracee currently helps lead a microchurch plant and works with local marketplace Christians on community development projects. She lives in northwest Ohio with her husband, Matt, and their black
Lab, Beckett.

Tracee is a graduate of Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, Ohio, and holds a master’s degree in theological studies and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Kingdom entrepreneurship. While not traveling and serving the ministry, Tracee enjoys gardening, cooking, watching Toledo Mud Hens baseball, and all things related to the Ohio State University. (Go Bucks!)

Dennis and Carol often travel together, offering a challenging and tender approach to teaching ministry. They are widely known for their motivational, leadership, and marriage conferences.

Dr. Rupert Loyd Jr., a United States Navy veteran, has a Bachelor of Arts in history from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston, Massachusetts, and a PhD in leadership from Union University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has over 40 years of pastoral experience in both urban and suburban churches, including multiethnic, multicongregational churches. Throughout his career he has maintained a presence in both the church and the academy. He pastored churches in Luna Pier and Taylor, both in Michigan; Miami, Florida; and Point Place and Toledo, both in Ohio. He taught at Miami Christian College and Trinity College, both in Miami, Florida; Union University in Cincinnati, Ohio; Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana; University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio; and Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio.

Dr. Richard Blue Jr. has devoted his ministry to the renewal and revitalization of congregations, helping churches navigate decline, conflict, transition, and organizational change toward renewed health and Gospel-centered mission. He currently serves as senior pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee, Michigan, where he serves alongside his wife, Rev. Amanda Blue, associate pastor. Previously, he served as senior pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Greenfield, Indiana, helping lead the congregation into a renewed season of growth. Dr. Blue also serves as a spiritual director with United Theological Seminary. He is a board-certified chaplain with experience in workplace, hospice, and hospital chaplaincy. At the heart of his ministry is the conviction that the Church belongs to Jesus Christ and that even struggling congregations can experience renewal as they rediscover their identity and mission in the Gospel. Richard and Amanda have two children.

Dr. Gia Tatone is a leader, educator, and award-winning author who lectures at Robert Morris University, Penn State University, and Winebrenner Theological Seminary, teaching organizational leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. She has developed executive-level leadership training and previously served on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees as Chair of External Relations, as well as in local government. Named one of the top 50 influential women in the U.S. in Role Call: Women’s Voices, she recently co-led an international research team studying God’s calling in the workplace. Dr. Tatone presents her work nationally and internationally and lives in Western Pennsylvania with her husband.

Jack Wolfe is a seasoned ministry leader, coach, and consultant with over four decades of experience helping individuals and organizations lead from a healthy soul. A passionate follower of Jesus, Jack brings a rare blend of pastoral wisdom, entrepreneurial thinking, and practical leadership insight shaped by 45 years of ministry, a marriage of 50+ years, and a rich life story. Known as “The Master of Metaphors,” he is the host of the Beyond the Shire podcast, encouraging everyday leaders to embrace courageous, missional living. Jack is the founder and senior leader of Epic Faith and serves with 5Q Central, helping churches and teams apply the fivefold gifts of Ephesians 4. A certified StrengthsFinder, APEST, and MPACT coach, Jack equips leaders to live, love, and lead with clarity, passion, and joyful strength.

In addition, Barry serves as:

• A field consultant for Church Doctor Ministries
• Workshop teacher for inmate pastors for 13 years at the largest maximum security prison in America, Louisiana State Prison in Angola, LA, using Crossways materials (Biblical Timeline, See Through the Scriptures, Divine Drama, and various short courses).
• Vice President of Christ for India (org). He has led pastor’s conferences, taught seminary courses, and preached extensively in India on many occasions.
• President of India Missions Foundation.

Barry and his wife Nancy have two grown children: Eric (Sheryl) & Terri and one grandson: Joshua (Kristina) all who live the Dallas/Ft Worth area. His personal mission statement is: See the VISION…Live the MISSION…Feel the PASSION. Barry’s life verse is: Proverbs 3:5-6.

Jason Atkinson joined the Church Doctor Ministries team in October 2005 and serves as the  Ministry Leadership Support, and Assistant to Founder.  A few of his roles are coordinating ministry consultations and coaching services, survey scoring, data analysis, and videography. Prior to serving with Church Doctor Ministries, Jason graduated from Huntington University with a B.A. in Mass Communication.

In his spare time, he is an active member and serves on a worship team at his church, St. Joseph UMC, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In addition to that, he enjoys reading legal thrillers, hiking, traveling, and enjoys spending time with his family. Jason has been married to his wife Laura since 2004 and they have two daughters.

Chelsey currently serves as the Creative Guide for Church Doctor. 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 son Jeremiah, adventuring to new places, hanging out with Chelsey’s family, and making new friends.