Staff
Pastor Jim Weist
Pastor Jim was born in Livonia, Michigan, and raised in Canton, Ohio. He met his wife Norma at Epiphany Lutheran Church and School in Florida. Between the two of them they have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
Pastor Jim has served as a missionary in Jamaica, Jews for Jesus, and recently served on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. He has also served as a Police Chaplain, a Lutheran Hour Evangelist and a Church Planter. Pastor Jim’s passions are community outreach and Recovery Ministry.
Pastor Jim’s motto is “Everyday is an opportunity to love someone to Jesus!”
His desire is to build a loving Church community according to Acts:2:42-47
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Pastor Jim was born in Livonia, Michigan, and raised in Canton, Ohio. He met his wife Norma at Epiphany Lutheran Church and School in Florida. Between the two of them they have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
Pastor Jim has served as a missionary in Jamaica, Jews for Jesus, and recently served on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. He has also served as a Police Chaplain, a Lutheran Hour Evangelist and a Church Planter. Pastor Jim’s passions are community outreach and Recovery Ministry.
Pastor Jim’s motto is “Everyday is an opportunity to love someone to Jesus!”
His desire is to build a loving Church community according to Acts:2:42-47
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Dave Rains - Director of Worship
A native of Detroit, Dave has always had a love for music. He studied music at Adrian College (and met his wife Brooke there, which resulted in him relocating to Lenawee County permanently), but his real experience has been the wide-range of involvements in music and ministry. He has been a Music Minister, Minister of Music, Director of Music Ministries, or simply Music Director for over 25 years, including originating the position of Music Minister at Lutheran Church of the Lakes from 1995-2004. He has been a part of nearly 150 musical theatre productions. He was the principle keyboardist, vocalist and composer for the contemporary Christian band Destiny for 17 years. His experiences have also taken him into positions with the Adrian College Music Department, and the Tecumseh Public Schools choral program.
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A native of Detroit, Dave has always had a love for music. He studied music at Adrian College (and met his wife Brooke there, which resulted in him relocating to Lenawee County permanently), but his real experience has been the wide-range of involvements in music and ministry. He has been a Music Minister, Minister of Music, Director of Music Ministries, or simply Music Director for over 25 years, including originating the position of Music Minister at Lutheran Church of the Lakes from 1995-2004. He has been a part of nearly 150 musical theatre productions. He was the principle keyboardist, vocalist and composer for the contemporary Christian band Destiny for 17 years. His experiences have also taken him into positions with the Adrian College Music Department, and the Tecumseh Public Schools choral program.
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Leslie Snead - Administrative Assistant
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(517) 547-4261 Office Phone
Leslie was born in Detroit and raised in Grosse Pointe. She moved to the Devils Lake area 35 years ago when she married Keith Snead. Leslie attended Michigan State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in advertising. What followed was a 35-year career in advertising and marketing for companies in Detroit and throughout Lenawee County. She became a member of Lutheran Church of the Lakes 23 years ago when her oldest son, Nicholas, was born. She also has a son, Matthew, who is 29. Leslie enjoys gardening and kayaking among other pursuits.
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(517) 547-4261 Office Phone
Leslie was born in Detroit and raised in Grosse Pointe. She moved to the Devils Lake area 35 years ago when she married Keith Snead. Leslie attended Michigan State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in advertising. What followed was a 35-year career in advertising and marketing for companies in Detroit and throughout Lenawee County. She became a member of Lutheran Church of the Lakes 23 years ago when her oldest son, Nicholas, was born. She also has a son, Matthew, who is 29. Leslie enjoys gardening and kayaking among other pursuits.
