
Rev. Barry and Dr. Marney Fritts:
Lutheran Preachers and Teachers


Rev. Barry Fritts
Educational Background:
2007
Luther Seminary, Saint Paul MN
MDiv Master of Divinity
2005
Spiritual Care Department
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle
Clinical Pastoral Education - summer chaplaincy
1994
United States Army Intelligence Center,
Ft Huachuca, AZ
Trained in counterintelligence investigation techniques; computer, information, personnel, and physical security activities; special operations.
1993
Defense Language Institute,
Presidio of Monterey, CA
Graduate of 47 week Russian Language Course
1988
Western Washington University, Bellingham WA
B.A. Business Administration, Minor in German
1982
Lake Washington High School, Kirkland WA
CHURCH EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
July 2014 to Present
Living Word Lutheran Church
1300 W. Hillcrest Dr. Seward, NE 68434
Solo Pastor in Eastern Nebraska
March 2010 to February 2012
Plentywood Lutheran Parish
318 E 1st Avenue Plentywood, MT 59254
Solo Pastor of three congregations in Northeastern Montana.
August 2007 – March 2010
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
24 Church Road Friedensburg, PA 17933
Solo Pastor in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
August 2005 – August 2006
Scobey Lutheran Church
202 Timmons St. Scobey, MT 59263
Seminary Internship
Ministry Gifts:
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Theologically Confessional
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Liturgically Versatile
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Personal Leadership
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Creative Strategies
I subscribe to the Book of Concord because it is faithful to the Scriptures. I have designed liturgies to meet the needs of congregations I have served. I am comfortable using a wide variety of liturgies from LBW and WOV, including other sung liturgies such as Holden Evening Prayer, Joyous Light, Now The Feast, and Celebration. I honor both traditional hymnody and the inclusion of theologically sound modern hymnody that correctly preaches the Christian faith. I conduct myself in an emotionally mature manner and demonstrate a high ethical standard. I strive for transparency in communication and provide creative solutions that respond to real needs.
Boeing Employment History:
February 2012 – July 2014
August 1996 – August 2003
July 1988 – October 1994
Supply Chain Management
Seattle, WA
Military Service History:
April 1992-April 2000
97b Counterintelligence Agent,
Russian/German Linguist
Camp Murray, WA