About Us

Spirit of Joy was a mission start congregation that began in 2000, led by Pastor Josh Nelson. In 2003, we were incorporated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Worship was held in the PAC at Buffalo High School. By 2007, a core group of believers empowered by the Holy Spirit purchased 20 acres of land a mile north of Highway 55. We broke ground in 2009 and our new building was completed within the year.
Staff
Pastor Amber Ingalsbe - Interim Pastor
Jana Thorson, Linda Tharaldson – Office Administrators
Sherri Larson - Pastoral Intern
Vision Team
Laurie Diethelm, President
Debbra Swanson, Secretary
Andy Atkinson, Treasurer
Kathy Bennet
Kurt Gustafson
Terry Rajala
Lead Volunteers
Altar Guild – Margo Block
Classic Christians – Kathy Bye
Facilities Team – Joe Diethelm
High School Youth Ministry – Jana Thorson, Larry Eiden
Sunday School - Becky Waddell