MEET OUR LEADERS
At First Lutheran Church, we believe in the power of both following and leading. Our faith journey is one where everyone is both a disciple of Christ and a leader in their own way. God calls each of us to serve, using our unique gifts to inspire and guide others.
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Below are some of the passionate individuals answering this call in our church community.
Rev. Josh Miller
Pastor
More about Pastor Josh: Pastor Josh joined the First Lutheran Church staff in 2022. He loves serving at First and in Over the Rhine where the arts and diversity thrive. Before he became a pastor he and his wife served as Peace Corps volunteers. They have three children. In his time off Pastor Josh enjoys bicycling and especially long-distance bike trips. Prior to coming to First Lutheran Pastor Josh served as pastor of two other congregations in Ohio. He first felt called into ordained ministry when he was a summer camp counselor and youth director at a church. He delights in being a pastor because he gets to be a messenger of God’s grace.
Matthew Moquin-Lee
Worship Arts Director
More About Matthew: Matthew is currently working on his Doctorate of Musical Arts Degree in Choral Conducting at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Matthew grew up in the evangelical tradition but moved to the ELCA in 2017. Matthew received his Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education at the University of North Texas, College of Music. He and his husband, Tyler, live in Cincinnati with their four-legged furbaby, Luther. Matthew's responsibilities include developing, planning, and leading our worship life together.
Joshua Brock
Digital Minister
More About Joshua: Joshua is a Marketing Specialist from Loveland, OH. Joining our staff in 2022, Joshua coordinates our sanctuary technology so in person and online worshipers can hear and see clearly as well as coordinates our social media platforms keeping the First Lutheran community connected. During normal business hours you'll find him working at a North American freight brokerage and third-party logistics firm called Total Quality Logistics. He loves video games, hiking at local state parks, and eating too many Reese's cups. If he could be anywhere in the world right now it would be relaxing in a fire-watch tower on the west coast.
Elizabeth Reyna
Event Administrator
More About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Reyna, a lifelong artist with two music degrees, taught middle school choir in Texas and performed internationally. She's now the School Programs Coordinator for Cincinnati Opera's Community Engagement & Education department. Her diverse arts administration experience includes roles with Westminster Choir College, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Spoleto Festival USA, and various positions within Cincinnati Opera.