Leadership at Living Rock Church

  • Overseers

    Our current Overseers:

    Tim Vink 616-499-5125

    Dennis White 605-357-8136

  • Church Elders

    Our current Elders:

    Tor Boen 507-290-0059

    Jeff Bowen 507-227-6790

    Jim Den Herder 507-920-8916

    T.J. Barron 507-591-3306

  • Trustees

    Our current Trustees:

    Mike Jarchow 507-227-3017

    Bobby Kunkel 507-360-3034

    Nick Weidert 507-227-6431

    Keith Arends 507-370-2717

    Kevin Peterson 507-530-6744

    Tyler Uilk 952-484-7160

Our Team

Josh Hayden

Lead Pastor

Pastor Josh came to Living Rock in 2016 as the Youth and Worship pastor. In July of 2022 he accepted the role of Lead Pastor through the nomination of the elders, trustees, and congregation. His favorite thing about working at Living Rock is the people. He loves the people and how they love Jesus and want to become more like Him. He says they are all such a joy to be around and serve. He enjoys running, music, and being with his family. He and his wife Allyssa have been married for 12 years and have 3 wonderful children (Jaren, 10; Halle, 7; Ephraim, 3).

Taborah Nelson

Worship Leader

Tab came to Living Rock Church in 2023. Her heart, as a worship leader, is to bring people before their Savior. She has over six years of experience in leading worship in a church setting. She leads with her voice as well as plays guitar and keyboard. Tab and her husband, Billy, have 2 handsome boys, Isaac and Gideon. Encourage worship in all aspects of life, not just musically is her heart’s desire. Jesus is worthy of our worship!

Sheryl Staeffler

Secretary

Sheryl has been in administrative assistant work for 25 years and is excited to come back into ministry. She was drawn to Living Rock Church to worship, praise, and learn more from God’s word. Sheryl and her husband Greg, have 6 children and 15 grandchildren together. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, sewing, coloring, anything crafty, reading and walks in God’s creation. She is excited to be working at Living Rock Church!

Arielle Larson

Youth Leader

Arielle Larson has been a member of Living Rock since 2013 and has been involved with youth group for nearly her entire tenure. She has a degree in social work and works at the Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary and High Schools. Arielle lives outside Hills, MN with her husband, Lance, and son, Layton. She has always been proud of Living Rock’s inviting atmosphere, striving to include every person. Seeing the lives of students changed by knowing Jesus is her goal!

Jenn Barron

Janitor

Jenn Barron has attended Living Rock Church since 2016. In addition to her current role, she has also participated in Kid’s Rock, Sports Camps, and VBS ministries. She enjoys exercising, making hand-crafted cakes, photography, and hiking. Jenn is known for her bubbly personality and perpetual smile. She lives in Luverne with her husband TJ and their 6 children: Asher, Micah, Elias, Siena, and twins Lucah and Laina.