Chelle Huth
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Passionate about equipping leaders for ministry in the public church and the world, possessing versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Demonstrates a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to quality and success, recognized for adaptability and a proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Contextual Formation
Gettysburg & Philadelphia Lutheran Seminaries/United Lutheran Seminary
06.2018 - Current
- Responsibilities include development of programming, recruiting staff and participants, preparing media marketing for events, leading programming events, creating budgets and manage funding, teaching, promoting seminary education and continuing education opportunities for rostered and lay
- Work with a variety of constituents, ecumenical partners, church organizations and synods
Teacher/Coach/Director for Youth Ministry/Faith Formation Certification Program
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
08.2001 - Current
- Direct, plan and teach learning components of this program
- Keep up to date on current trends and equip students to engage in ministry in congregational settings
- Coach students post program
Volunteer/Paid Staff
Syond/ELCA Ministry
01.1992 - Current
- Served on a variety of planning teams to create ministry events for all ages
- Curriculum developer and speaker/workshop leader at numerous events from Congregational, Conference, Synodical, and Regional levels
Manager, Curriculum Writing Team
ELCA Youth Gathering
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Responsibilities include development of a writing team, creation and publishing of Getting Ready Materials through collaboration with writing team and ELCA Youth Gathering Office
- Write the morning and evening group devotionals, and sessions for use by groups after the ELCA Youth Gathering
Program Coordinator/Event Staff
Theological Education with Youth
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Serve as the program coordinator for TEY, a joint venture between Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary and Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary (2000-2004)
- Staff for yearly events: Affirmation of Baptism Festival, for 9th grade students; and Crossroads, vocation as ministry experience for 10th grade students
Parish Ministry Associate
St. John's Lutheran Church
11.1994 - 07.2002
- Responsibilities included planning, organizing and executing youth ministry programs (ages 9-25); Christian Education Programs: Sunday School (ages 0-Adult), Confirmation, First Communion, Day Care Chapel services; Parish Life activities to include dinners, socials and learning opportunities
- Other responsibilities included staff liaisons and evaluations, member visitations, worship assistance and planning
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Theological Education, Curriculum Development
United Lutheran Seminary
05-2025
Master of Arts - Ministerial Studies in Christian Education/Youth Ministry
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
Gettysburg, PA05-2007
Youth and Family Ministry Certification - Youth and Family Ministry
Wartburg Lutheran Seminary
Dubuque, IA01.1999
Skills
- Relationship building
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Task delegation
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Budget control
- Innovation management
- Financial analysis
- Team management
- Team building
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Staff development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Process improvement
- Strategies and goals
- Team collaboration
References
Bishop James Dunlop
Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA
jdunlop@lss-elca.org
(717)652-1852
Rev. Dr. Gil Waldkoenig
United Lutheran Seminary
gwaldkoenig@uls.edu
(717)338-3029
Rev. Dr. Ed Kay
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
ed.kay@elca.org
(443)854-9232
Timeline
Director of Contextual Formation
Gettysburg & Philadelphia Lutheran Seminaries/United Lutheran Seminary
06.2018 - Current
Manager, Curriculum Writing Team
ELCA Youth Gathering
02.2016 - 09.2018
Teacher/Coach/Director for Youth Ministry/Faith Formation Certification Program
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
08.2001 - Current
Program Coordinator/Event Staff
Theological Education with Youth
01.2000 - 01.2008
Parish Ministry Associate
St. John's Lutheran Church
11.1994 - 07.2002
Volunteer/Paid Staff
Syond/ELCA Ministry
01.1992 - Current
Youth and Family Ministry Certification - Youth and Family Ministry
Wartburg Lutheran Seminary
Doctor of Ministry - Theological Education, Curriculum Development
United Lutheran Seminary
Master of Arts - Ministerial Studies in Christian Education/Youth Ministry
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
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