Jeff and his wife Jana were married in 2005. They are raising their two boys, Ivan and Gavin on their cattle ranch south of Salol. On the ranch they are trying to teach the boys the value of hard work and of most importance, to love the Lord! Jeff asked the Lord into his heart at the age of 15 when a crisis hit his family. Through that crisis he learned at a young age that God is good, and that life is too hard to go on without Him!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6

Originially from Clearbrook MN, Josh moved to Warroad in 2022 to start a business with a friend in the community. Prior to moving to Warroad, Josh and his family were living in Kenmare, ND where he was serving as the Senior Pastor at Kenmare Baptist Church.

Josh was called to ministry late in high school and went to Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji, MN. It was during his time at OHCC that he began to love studying and teaching the Bible.

After OHCC, pursuing a deeper understanding of God’s Word, he went to the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He has served in a number of pastoral roles since 2009.

When he is not talking with farmers about their grain storage needs or preparing a sermon, Josh enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Kari and their four wonderful kids. Especially riding 4-wheelers and snowmobiles in the Beltrami State Forest.

In addition to serving as an elder at LBC and working full time at Marvin Windows, Steve serves part time as the Lakeshore Church Administrator. If you have any questions about scheduling, events, or activities he would be happy to help!