Please visit our Contact Page or call the main office 763-427-1100 to get a hold of any of the staff by phone.
meet our Staff!
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Pastor David Lechelt
Senior PastorPastor David began his service as Lord of Life’s Senior Pastor in the summer of 2013. He is always ready to share both his powerful experiences of God bringing him to Lord of Life and of showing up with Lord of Life in the neighborhoods of Anoka County with God’s love and hope.
Without a doubt he would encourage you to experience Sunday as “The Best Day of the Week.” From bible-based extemporaneous sermons to inviting our kids to show off their colorful socks with him, you won’t miss his warm welcome, love of people, and joyful invitation to life together in Jesus Christ.
He loves to beat the drum for “on the ground” impactful love of our neighbor and has enjoyed leading and partnering with the missions of several great non-profits in the area. He makes the most of his leisure time too, enjoying biking, cooking, reading, and travel. He loves in-depth faith conversations over a cup of good coffee and his tennis racket is waiting for a Spirit-filled volley on the courts with you.
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Mike Hunstand
Executive Director
Mike has spent over 25 years as a real estate broker, with many of those years focused on new construction. In addition, he has had the privilege of serving as president of a local non-profit, Toys for Joy, for more than 18 years, working to support the families of Anoka County—not just at Christmas, but all year long. His passion for community service also led him to serve as the CEO of a private, non-profit Montessori school in Anoka for 8 years, where the school served children ages toddler through grade 8.
Mike's family—his wife, Kelly, and their sons, Tyler and Evan—have been part of the Lord of Life family for the past 12 years. The connection they share with this community means the world to them, and they are excited for the future and all that lies ahead.
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Tammy Grissman
Office Manager
Tammy has been a valued member of the Lord of Life family for nearly 15 years. With a strong background in business, she brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to her role, supporting the mission and ministry of the church in countless ways. Tammy’s attention to detail and heart for service make her an integral part of the Lord of Life team.
Tammy and her husband, Mark—who serves as the facility manager—enjoy spending time together with their children and grandchildren. They also love relaxing at their camper, quilting, and making memories together. At home, they are kept company by their two dogs, Meeko and Mia.
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Meghan Zacharias-Buck
Communications Specialist
Meghan Zacharias-Buck is leading the charge to revamp Lord of Life’s social media presence and overall digital identity. With a strong creative drive and a wide range of skills, she’s helping us connect more deeply with our community and extend our reach online. Meghan brings a unique visual perspective through her talent in photography, capturing moments that reflect the heart of our mission. Outside of her work with Lord of Life, she also runs a tailor shop, blending craftsmanship and creativity in everything she does. Her passion and energy are bringing fresh life and visibility to our shared ministry.
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Ariel Wilberg
Worship Music Director
Ariel brings a rich background in both Lutheran worship and classical music. She earned her Master’s degree in Music from the University of Minnesota and is currently completing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree, specializing in opera performance. With a deep passion for music—and a special heart for youth music education—Ariel is eager to share her gifts with our congregation.
When she isn’t leading worship or performing on stage, Ariel enjoys spending time with her cat, Muffin, and her longtime partner, Eric.
We are excited to see how God will continue to work through Ariel and our music ministry here at Lord of Life!
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Lisa Sampson
Ministry Coach
Lisa serves as our Interim Youth Director through InterServe Ministries. She brings over 25 years of experience in congregational ministry, working with children, youth, and families in ELCA congregations throughout the area.
Lisa is passionate about nurturing faith in young people and supporting families on their faith journeys. She holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation from Luther Seminary and is excited to walk alongside our community during this season of evaluation, dreaming, and planning for the future of faith formation.
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Amanda Johnson
Kids & Youth Ministry Director
Amanda comes to Lord of Life with a deep passion for sharing God’s love and helping young people grow in their faith. With a background in the performing arts and a heart that naturally gravitates toward creativity, Amanda brings a vibrant energy to every lesson, activity, and ministry moment. She sees each gathering as an opportunity to help kids experience Scripture in meaningful, imaginative ways—through music, movement, storytelling, and hands-on learning.
As a mother of four young children, Amanda understands firsthand the joys and challenges of raising faith-filled kids in today’s world. She draws on that perspective daily in her ministry, offering encouragement, understanding, and genuine partnership to parents and caregivers. Building strong relationships is central to her calling. She is committed to creating a welcoming community where children feel seen and valued, and where families feel supported, connected, and rooted in Christ.
Amanda’s heart for God drives everything she does. She approaches ministry with humility, prayerfulness, and a deep desire to help every child know how fully they are loved by Jesus. In her full-time role as Youth and Kids Ministry Director, she is excited to design engaging programs, nurture meaningful connections, and walk alongside families as they grow in faith together.
Her hope is simple: to create a ministry where creativity flourishes, relationships deepen, and young disciples discover a lifelong love for God.
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Carla King
Senior Ministry Director
Carla King and her family have been part of the Lord of Life community since the late 1980s. With a deep-rooted passion for both children’s ministry and church music, Carla has faithfully served in many areas over the years. Her heart for mission shines through in her involvement with overseas outreach and local service through Ruby’s Pantry. Carla and her husband, Randy, also enjoy spending time outdoors—especially camping in Minnesota’s beautiful state parks.
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Brad Kletzin
Contemporary Worship DirectorBrad Kletzin serves as the Worship Praise Band Director at Lord of Life. While he officially joined the staff in 2012, Brad has been leading worship in various roles since 1996. His passion for music and ministry shines through each Sunday morning as he leads worship with the Praise Band—often with a guitar in hand and a heart full of praise.
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Raymond Bell
A/V Producer
Raymond Bell is our AV Producer, bringing a whirlwind of creativity, technical talent, and contagious positivity to Lord of Life. On Sunday mornings, you’ll find him in constant motion around the Worship Center, making sure every sound, light, and video is perfectly in place for an uplifting worship experience. Ray’s true passion is video production—so stay tuned for more exciting projects and inspiring content under his direction!
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Mark Grissman
Facility Manager
Mark has been a member of Lord of Life for more than 30 years. He has been part of the custodial team since 2010 on a part-time basis. Mark accepted the position of Facility Manager in March 2022. If you look for Mark, you may have to cover the entire building as he is EVERYWHERE...cleaning, setting up, repairing and anything else that needs to be done in the facility!
