Rich Rudowske

Rich Rudowske has a diverse work experience history. Rich started their career as a Reimbursement Analyst/Manager at Trinity Health from January 1998 to May 2001. Rich then served as an Associate Pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church from July 2005 to July 2007, where they managed various responsibilities such as preaching, teaching, and coordinating volunteer ministries. Since January 2008, Rich has been associated with Lutheran Bible Translators, where they held various roles including Exegete, Project Coordinator, Regional Director, and Director for Program Ministries & Chief Operating Officer. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Executive Officer at Lutheran Bible Translators.

Rich Rudowske began their education in 1994 at Eastern Michigan University, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Accounting and Finance. Rich then attended Concordia Seminary St Louis from 2001 to 2005, obtaining a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree in Theology/Theological Studies. In 2007, Rich pursued further studies in Applied Linguistics at Dallas International University, completing a certificate program in this field in 2008. Currently, they are pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology at Concordia Theological Seminary.