Our Team

 

Tricia Blessing | Founder

Tricia Blessing, founder of Held by Him Ministry, is a Bible believing Christian, missionary, speaker, Bible teacher, and registered nurse. Her heart is missions and has been traveling nationally and internationally since 2005 in six continents, in addition to serving in leadership with women’s ministry in her local church. She raised five children and has worked at Springfield Regional Medical Center for 26 years before retiring in 2023. Her education also includes graduating from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Science of Religion in 2017. She started a nonprofit in 2018 to further extend the ministry of Jesus worldwide. She has a deep passion for serving people and seeing things restored to their original purpose. She is happily married to Mr. Blessing.

 

Lisa Blake | Treasurer

I have worked have been a Staff Accountant in the construction industry for over 30 years.

My husband and I have attended Renewed Strength Church for over 20 years. I have served the church body in many different capacities over the years.

I have been a 4H advisor for over 20 years. In my free time, I enjoy running, gardening, traveling with my family to beaches and just spending time outside.

Lisa has been with Held by Him since it’s inception.

Jennifer Fleming | Secretary

I’m Jenny Fleming. I serve as secretary for Held by Him. I live in Springfield, Ohio, with my husband Ron, our two dogs and two cats. Our daughter, Casey, lives in Cleveland, Ohio. I’ve worked for the State of Ohio for the past 30 years and am looking forward to retiring soon. Ron and I are members at Renewed Strength Church in Westville, Ohio. I enjoy volunteering at The Sycamore House Pregnancy and Family Life Center in Urbana, Ohio.

Jillian Purtee | Board Member

Hello! My name is Jillian Purtee. I am the Nursing Operations Manager at Springfield Regional Medical Center and have been employed there 19 years. I am happily married  and have been blessed with 4 wonderful children. I have been involved with Held By Him ministries for 6 years. I love sharing the gospel, serving others, and just about any activity that is outdoors.