Jesus Christ

The Head of the Church

The Council of Elders of the United Church of God has elected Dennis Luker as President of the Church. However, Jesus is and will always be the Head of the Church He (Jesus) established. We are to be very conscious of His leadership and values.
Denny Luker

Dennis Luker (1937–2013) served in the ministry of Jesus Christ with his wife LeeAnn for nearly 50 years. Mr. Luker worked as a pastor, administrator, and he served as president of the United Church of God, an International Association, from June 2010 until his death on March 14, 2013.

Mr. Luker served in senior administrative positions in both the United States and abroad, including serving as the regional director for Church of God activities in Australia and Southeast Asia. He also served on the UCGIA Council of Elders for five years in the 1990s.

Mr. Luker graduated with a bachelor of arts in theology from Ambassador College in Pasadena, California, in 1963.