Meet Our Pastor
Pastor Marvin Charles Lue Jr.
Senior Pastor
PASTOR MARVIN CHARLES LUE JR.
Senior Pastor
"Where CHRIST is the Center of It ALL."
" Having been blessed with the anointing of David, the mantle of Joshua, and the favor of Joseph, Pastor Marvin Charles Lue Jr. is on a divine assignment to be a conduit of holistic change through the message of salvation and empowerment found in Jesus Christ. "
Education & Calling
Pastor Lue earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, with a minor in English, from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He also received a Master of Divinity degree from the Phillips School of Theology at the Interdenominational Theological Center.
His theological studies focused on Homiletics and Worship, with advanced studies in Church Administration and Pastoral Care and Counseling. He serves as an Ordained Itinerant Elder in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
Decades of Faithful Ministry
Beginning his service in ministry in 1990, Pastor Lue transitioned into pastoral ministry in 1997. His journey of faith has led him to guide congregations across Georgia, Florida, Missouri, and Alabama.
Today, he continues his divine mission in Detroit, Michigan, serving with honor as the Senior Pastor of Central CME Church, leading with the conviction that Christ is the center of everything.
Leadership Milestones
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Ministry Since 1990
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Pastoral Ministry Since 1997
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Senior Pastor — Central CME Church
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Bachelor of Arts — Morehouse College
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Master of Divinity — Phillips School of Theology
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Ordained Itinerant Elder
Community Leadership
Pastor Lue's influence extends far beyond the pulpit, encompassing deep commitments to Christian Education, Evangelism, and Ministerial Development.
His visionary work includes the I MATTER Mentoring Model, the POWER of Community Initiative, Project MENtor, and Project INSPIRE. He has been a vital voice within 100 Black Men and played a significant role in the Public Defender Initiative, bridging faith with civic engagement to foster leadership across diverse communities.
Honors & Organizations
Pastor Lue is recognized by the Order of the Flame (World Methodist Council) and the Connectional Young Adult Ministry Hall of Faith. A member of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. International Board of Preachers, he has received numerous accolades for his excellence in preaching and pastoral leadership.
His associations include serving as Chairman of the Board of Ministerial Examination, membership in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of America, and being a Prince Hall Affiliated Master Mason. He is also a celebrated author of inspirational works.
A Life Shaped by Grace
Pastor Lue is a living testimony of sustained grace. Born with a rare gastric condition and not expected to survive past his first day, he blossomed into a servant of God. Despite losing his father, Marvin C. Lue Sr., at the age of four, and being raised by a single mother through constant childhood transitions, he persevered.
As Langston Hughes noted, life has been 'no crystal stair.' Yet, the splinters of his early life—the constant moves and personal trials—defined his discipline and refined his spirit. These experiences have carved him into a stronger, wiser servant, prepared for every assignment God has placed before him.
Family
Pastor Lue walks his journey alongside his beloved wife, Lady Bridgette Grear Lue, and their son, Jordan. He is supported by the prayerful devotion of his mother, Dr. Martha Scott Lue Stewart, and continues to honor the enduring legacy of the late Marvin C. Lue Sr.
"...Pressing Toward the Mark..."
Found in Christ Jesus, His Lord.
"Chosen."
Our Pastor's Message
From Our Hearts to Yours
We cannot thank you enough for being here with us today at Central CME Church in Detroit, Michigan, where Christ is the Center of it all!
Your presence reminds us of our charge: to serve this present age. It is our prayer that our worship has enthused your spirit, the Word has empowered your faith, and our fellowship has embraced you with the love of Christ.
Our desire is that you feel truly at home here, because we hope this church becomes your home as you continue your walk with the Lord.
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We are grateful that God has brought you to Central, and we look forward to growing in faith together.
Love You to LIFE!
With love and gratitude,
Pastor Marvin Charles Lue Jr.
Senior Pastor
Lady Bridgette Grear Lue
Your Family in the Faith
Central CME Church
Detroit, Michigan