Richard “Rick” D. Leineweber

Richard “Rick” D. Leineweber Jr., 68, of Florence, KY, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Hospice care of St. Elizabeth surrounded by his loving family. Rick was the President, Seminar Trainer, and Coach at www.BiblicalDisciplemaking.org. He spent over 40 years in fruitful disciple-making pastoral ministry in churches ranging from 25 to 4,000 in attendance. Rick had an infectious smile, was a skilled carpenter and roofer, and had an uncanny knack for organization and administration. Outside Jesus, his family was the most important thing in the world to him.

Coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus while attending Washington Bible College, Rick gave his life to service in pastoral ministry. Rick personally trained leaders on five continents and most recently was leveraging Zoom training to train pastors in countries all over the world (including Pakistan, India, Tanzania, Uganda, and Nepal!). A true discipleship specialist and serious student of God’s Word, Rick emphasized community-based and Christ-centered disciple-making that emphasizes the teaching and commands of Jesus. Rick was the author of “The Commands of Christ” and numerous articles, small group lessons and skill training packets. His micro-mission in life was to equip leaders (lay & professional) to make disciples in community.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Leineweber Sr.

He leaves behind his wife and soulmate of 47 years, Betsy Leineweber (née Jones); his mother, Virginia Leineweber; his children, Joel (Michelle) Leineweber, Kimberly (Jonathan) Stauffer, and Philip (Sarah) Leineweber; and his brother, Gregory Leineweber.

Rick also leaves behind his 11 grandchildren, Lydia, Seth, Clay, Andrew, Joshua, Jesse, Asher, Jason, Jackson, Isaac, and Daniel.

A memorial service for Rick will be on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 1:30PM at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. A reception will follow the service from 2:30PM-4:30PM. He will be buried at Burlington Cemetery in Burlington, KY.

Memorial Contributions will go towards making Rick’s life’s work, the Commands of Christ, available for disciple-makers for years to come. Gifts may be given at www.jesuscurriculum.com.

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