Richard Czypinski, Neighbor

Richard Czypinski, Minister of Music and IT Administrator for Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda, is a graduate of Radford University's Music School with a Bachelor of Music in Music Business. He is also a Christian singer and songwriter and most recently the lead singer of the band RANSOM.

Following college, Richard did an internship with Virginia Opera in the Department of Development, worked as a Singing/Dancing waiter aboard The Spirit of Norfolk, and became a regular paid singer in the Virginia Opera chorus. He also worked for a publishing company, and as a travel agent. Richard's other interests include computers, website design, skiing, hiking, biking, running and fishing. He also enjoys singing for weddings to supplement his income.

Richard joined CELC's staff in August 1997 as Office Manager and became the Minister of Music in 2004, while retaining many of his Business Manager duties at the church.

When not in the office, rehearsing music, commuting from Northwest Baltimore, or working remotely from his laptop computer, Richard enjoys whatever spare time he has with his wife, Michell, his son, Carter, his daughter, Emma, and their large extended family.

Check out Richard's Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/richard.czypinski

Go to this link to see his band's website: www.ransomtheband.com