Jordan M. Lumbard

Jordan Lumbard, 42, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on July 28, 2026, at 9:42 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Jordan married Lindsey (Hansen) on December 2, 2005, in Waverly, Iowa. Their story began in 2002 when they met at Master’s Commission in Spokane, Washington—a meeting that would shape the course of both their lives. Their engagement was celebrated with a surprise gathering of family and friends, marking the beginning of a life built together. Lindsey quickly became not only his wife, but a beloved daughter to the Lumbard family.

From a young age, Jordan had a sense of adventure. As a boy, he climbed a towering tree in the mountains only to realize he didn’t know how to get down, and his dad came to the rescue. On another occasion, he made it onto the roof of the house just fine, but again needed help getting back down. That willingness to step out boldly, even when unsure of the landing, stayed with him throughout his life. He was also an avid sports fan, cheering on the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Wildcats, and Nebraska Cornhuskers. In his younger years, he loved the thrill of being in the game himself. He was rarely seen without one of his many hats, a simple trademark that became part of who he was.

As a young teenager, Jordan dreamed of becoming an Air Force pilot and had the eyesight to pursue it. But one moment changed everything: he took his hands out of his jean pockets and raised them in worship, and nothing was ever the same. From that point on, he sensed God’s call on his life. He chose ministry, stepped into an internship with Master’s Commission in Spokane, and never looked back.

Jordan was passionate about making God known to others. He was not interested in religion for its own sake; he cared deeply about people having an authentic relationship with Jesus. He spent twenty-one years in ministry. He spent his final days as an ordained minister with Open Bible Churches and his last pastorate was at First Church of The Open Bible in Dayton, Ohio.

Jordan was a devoted husband and a fiercely loving father. He protected his girls, teased them endlessly, and gave each of them special nicknames that only he could. More than anything, he raised them to passionately love and serve Jesus. Even in the end, he encouraged his family to “not be mad at God.” He would say, “I will live every day that God has ordained for me.” That conviction shaped how he lived, how he loved, and how he led his family.

Those who knew Jordan will remember his steady faith, his deep love for his family, his sense of humor, and his unwavering desire to point others to Christ. His life was marked by purpose, and his legacy will continue through the many lives he touched.

Jordan is survived by his wife, Lindsey, and their four daughters, Madison(19), Maiah(16), Mackenzie(9), and Mollie(9). He is also survived by his parents, Michael and Pamela Lumbard; his brother, Jonathan Lumbard (Becky) of Kearney, Nebraska, and their three children; and his sister, Ashleigh Miller of Kearney, Nebraska and her four children. He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jordan is also lovingly remembered by Lindsey’s family, including her parents, Dennis and Deb Canfield of New Hartford, Iowa; her sister, Sarah Epley (Ben) and their five children; and her brother, Jay Hansen (Julieta) and their son, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins on her side of the family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents on both sides Del and Joan Lumbard, Bonnie Houk, and Fred Tryon, also his uncle Ric Lumbard, and sister Alexandra, and father-in-law Chris Hansen.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, August 10, at 1:00 p.m., with visitation prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Church of The Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. The family will be available during that time to meet and greet friends and loved ones. A private graveside service will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Lindsey and the girls to help offset immediate expenses.

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