LINCOLN PARK
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Ryan A. Wise is a former lead pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Scotland, Maryland, and a federal employee with over 35 years of service. He currently serves as a Program Manager for Human Resources Information Technology within the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, bringing extensive experience in systems administration, project management, and human resources technology. His federal career also includes leadership roles with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Treasury Department.

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Rev. Wise is also a Duty Chaplain with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Candidate at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where he provides spiritual care, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and family support.

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Ordained through the District of Columbia Baptist Convention and endorsed by the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, Rev. Wise has served in various ministry leadership roles, including Associate Pastor of Evangelism and Outreach at Asbury United Methodist Church and Associate Minister at Metropolitan Baptist Church.

A retired 20-year veteran of the DC Air National Guard and former member of the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve, Rev. Wise has dedicated his life to service in both military and faith communities.

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He holds a Master of Science in Management and Human Resources from the University of Maryland University College, as well as Master of Theological Studies and Master of Divinity degrees from Wesley Theological Seminary.

Born in San Diego, California, and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Rev. Wise resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, with his wife, Rev. Adriane Wise. They are the proud parents of two adult children, Nicholas and Bryana.