Kyle Brown
PastorKyle is a native of Sioux Falls and a 20-year veteran of the Air Force. Kyle’s journey led him to be part of two church plants during his military service in Texas and Alaska. In Alaska, he served as an associate pastor for a decade before returning to South Dakota. Kyle is married to Bethany and is a proud father of four wonderful children. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and tending to his garden.
Kara Hansen
Worship DirectorKara spent her early childhood years in Sioux Falls before moving to Brandon her freshman year of high school (Go Lynx!). There she met her husband, Aaron. Together they have three precocious and energetic children. Kara has served as a worship leader in churches and Bible study groups for several years (she can’t remember how many because…kids). Her passion is to help people feel God’s presence through music. She loves reading, gardening, and making all things sourdough in her spare time.
Emily Thorson
Children’s Ministry DirectorEmily is originally from New Mexico, and after moved to Colorado, then Minnesota for her undergraduate studies in psychology. She wound up in chilly South Dakota eight years ago. She has participated in children’s ministries in every church she has attended, and has thoroughly enjoyed watching youth grow in their understanding of God and their relationships with Christ. Emily shares her life with her wonderful husband, Jake, and their two children, Ester and Elias. Her other passions include reading, exercise, and spending time outdoors with the family.