Staff Highlight

Mike Lukens

MANAGER/TREASURER

After spending most of his career as a CFO in faith-based health care, Mike is well equipped to be our new Manager/Treasurer.

Mike joined It Is Written in January, and his work includes oversight of finances, operations, and the ministry staff, as well as helping to guide strategic planning. He replaces Charles Reel, who departed last fall to serve in the Oklahoma Conference.

“I have had a deep interest in being a part of evangelism and ministry work for many years,” said Mike. His family moved to Collegedale last August—before the job was even available! He joined them in November, while still working remotely for his previous job. Later, God led him to It Is Written. “We made the decision to move in faith, and God opened the doors,” Mike said.

In his new position, Mike works closely with John Bradshaw, It Is Written president. “We’re blessed to have Mike on our team,” John said. “He brings a wealth of experience to his role, and we immediately saw the way he can impact an organization with not only his technical skills but also his managerial expertise. I believe God knew just who we needed at this time and brought that very person to It Is Written.”

Mike sees both challenges and opportunities in managing an organization. Since It Is Written is donor funded, he recognizes the importance of being mindful of how those funds are used. “Through careful planning, diligent stewardship, and efficient management of the operations of the ministry, we are able to more effectively deliver God’s message to His people and bring Him glory,” he said.

Mike is blessed to do God’s work with a talented team. “I feel humbled and grateful for the chance to help grow God’s kingdom,” he said.

And we are grateful to have him here. Welcome, Mike! Read more from Mike in the devotional on page 30.

Get to know Mike:

What is your favorite meal? I can’t pick just one meal! I love Thai, Greek, and Italian food the best. What was your first job? My first job out of college was as a staff accountant for a CPA firm in California. What is one thing that most of your coworkers don’t know about you? A few months after my son was born, I broke my femur while snowmobiling in Utah. What could have been a disaster God used for good. I was blessed to be able to work from home while recovering and spent a lot of quality time with my newborn son.