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 Barbara VanDrasek - Interim Pastor
Lori Leathers – Office Administrator
Vision Team
Bruce Tharaldson, President
Larry Eiden, Vice President
Bill Prince, Secretary
Andy Atkinson, Treasurer
Margo Block, At-Large Member
Lead Volunteers
Altar Guild – Margo Block, Deb Swanson
Classic Christians – Kathy Bye
Facilities Team – Joe Diethelm
High School Youth Ministry – Larry Eiden
Sunday School - Laurie Diethelm