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For more than twenty-five years, I have served organizations by developing people, strengthening teams, improving systems, and communicating vision. My career spans ministry, nonprofit leadership, business management, entrepreneurship, publishing, and the creative arts, always with the goal of leaving organizations healthier than I found them. A severe COVID-19 illness reshaped my leadership perspective, teaching me resilience, compassion, and the importance of investing in people. I lead with clarity, build sustainable systems, and empower future leaders so teams can thrive even through change.…For more than twenty-five years, I have served organizations by developing people, strengthening teams, improving systems, and communicating vision. My career spans ministry, nonprofit leadership, business management, entrepreneurship, publishing, and the creative arts, always with the goal of leaving organizations healthier than I found them. A severe COVID-19 illness reshaped my leadership perspective, teaching me resilience, compassion, and the importance of investing in people. I lead with clarity, build sustainable systems, and empower future leaders so teams can thrive even through change.

Luke Stone

Writer, Photographer, Graphic Designer, +1

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For more than twenty-five years, I have served organizations by developing people, strengthening teams, improving systems, and communicating vision. My career spans ministry, nonprofit leadership, business management, entrepreneurship, publishing, and the creative arts, always with the goal of leaving organizations healthier than I found them. A severe COVID-19 illness reshaped my leadership perspective, teaching me resilience, compassion, and the importance of investing in people. I lead with clarity, build sustainable systems, and empower future leaders so teams can thrive even through change.…For more than twenty-five years, I have served organizations by developing people, strengthening teams, improving systems, and communicating vision. My career spans ministry, nonprofit leadership, business management, entrepreneurship, publishing, and the creative arts, always with the goal of leaving organizations healthier than I found them. A severe COVID-19 illness reshaped my leadership perspective, teaching me resilience, compassion, and the importance of investing in people. I lead with clarity, build sustainable systems, and empower future leaders so teams can thrive even through change.

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For more than twenty-five years, I have served organizations by developing people, strengthening teams, improving systems, and communicating vision. My career spans ministry, nonprofit leadership, business management, entrepreneurship, publishing, and the creative arts, always with the goal of leaving organizations healthier than I found them.

A severe COVID-19 illness reshaped my leadership perspective, teaching me resilience, compassion, and the importance of investing in people. I lead with clarity, build sustainable systems, and empower future leaders so teams can thrive even through change.

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English

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Work Experience

Interim Executive Director at The PowerHouse

March 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026

Entrusted with executive leadership of a regional nonprofit during a significant organizational transition. Directed daily operations, staff leadership, volunteer engagement, and youth programming. Collaborated with the Board on governance and strategic planning. Strengthened relationships with schools, churches, businesses, donors, and community partners. Oversaw communications, marketing, sponsorship development, and fundraising support. Improved operational systems and represented the organization publicly.

Director of Media & Marketing at The PowerHouse

March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Shaped the organization's public voice through branding, messaging, and marketing. Directed branding, photography, videography, social media, print, and web content. Developed campaigns supporting fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and community engagement. Produced leadership resources, ministry frameworks, and operational documentation. Applied analytics and audience feedback to strengthen communication strategy.

Founder & Owner at FundMyComic

January 1, 2022 - Present

Founded an independent crowdfunding platform serving comic creators and publishers. Directed platform development from concept to launch. Led business strategy, software oversight, branding, and operations. Built relationships across the independent publishing community.

Founder & Creative Director at Luke Stone Studios LLC

April 1, 2019 - Present

Founded a multidisciplinary creative studio helping organizations communicate with clarity. Produced branding, publishing, photography, video, illustration, and marketing. Guided clients from strategy through production. Integrated creative technologies into practical communication solutions.

Writer, Illustrator & Publisher at Arrow Comics & Entertainment

January 1, 2019 - Present

Collaborated with a historic independent publisher while creating original intellectual property. Created Hybrids: The Sons of Gods (9 published issues). Managed projects from concept through publication. Supported publishing, marketing, and convention outreach.

Lead Pastor at New Journey Church / Bridges Community Church

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022

Entrusted with spiritual, organizational, and operational leadership of a growing congregation. Cast organizational vision and delivered weekly expository teaching. Developed ministry leaders and strengthened governance. Guided the church through COVID-19 while implementing livestreaming and digital communication. Oversaw administration, staff, budgets, pastoral care, and community partnerships.

Youth & Worship Pastor at New Journey Church

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Entrusted with student ministry and worship leadership. Developed student leaders. Directed worship teams. Created curriculum and outreach opportunities.

Student Ministry Leadership at Grace UMC & Morning Star Church

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014

Served in progressively increasing leadership roles that formed a lifelong approach to developing people and strengthening organizations. Recruited and trained volunteers; implemented technology and communication systems.

General Manager at Advance Auto Parts

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Entrusted with underperforming retail operations requiring stronger leadership and accountability. Increased profitability by 27% within six months. Mentored employees into leadership roles. Improved team culture and operational performance. Implemented turnaround principles at a second location.

Youth for Christ at Kokomo, Indiana

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Began developing a passion for leadership and discipleship. Supported outreach, teaching, retreats, multimedia, and student leadership.