BIO

Rick Lee James is an experienced worship pastor, singer-songwriter, speaker, author, and podcast host who has dedicated more than two decades to ministry. In 2021, he began pursuing his graduate degree in Healthcare Chaplaincy at Loyola University, and in 2022-2023, he served as a Chaplain resident at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio. He is a PRN Chaplain for Mercy Health in Springfield, Ohio, and the Music Pastor at Home Road Church of the Nazarene, also located in Springfield, Ohio.

Rick has effectively used music throughout his career to spread the gospel in various settings, including the National Worship Leader Conference and the Ryman Auditorium. As the host of the "Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)" show, he has had insightful conversations with renowned Christian artists such as Jason Gray, Andrew Peterson, and Sara Groves, as well as distinguished theologians like Walter Brueggemann, Stanley Hauerwas, and Will Willimon.

Rick is known for his popular Twitter account, @MisterRogersSay, where he shares daily quotes from Fred Rogers, and the "Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast," where he interviews guests such as Tom Junod and Jon Secada about the beloved children's television personality.

In 2021, Rick was honored to be invited into the Recording Academy (Grammys) as a recording artist and voting member. In addition to his ministry and podcasting endeavors, Rick has released several other projects, including his first live album, "Basement Psalms Live," and a book, "Out of the Depths: A Songwriter’s Journey Through the Psalms," which has been adopted as a textbook by the National Praise and Worship Institute’s Psalms survey course at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Rick's most recent album, "Thunder," features 13 tracks, including the never-before-published song "Thunder" by the legendary Rich Mullins. The album has received critical acclaim and has been featured in major Christian media outlets such as New Release Today, Relevant, and CCM.

Rick recently released a number of stand-alone singles inspired by his work in Chaplaincy, including "Shine a Light In the Darkness," "You Are My Salvation," “As I Walk These Halls,” and "Keep Watch, Dear Lord."

Rick's mission statement, "Hear it. Sing it. Live it."

To lead congregations in hearing God's word, confessing God's holiness, praying faithful prayers, singing truthful songs, and accepting God's generous invitation.