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PAUL CARLSON

Senior Pastor

Paul co-founded Love Church in the year 2000 with his wife Dana, and they have been faithfully serving the people of Menomonie as Senior Pastors ever since. With Dana, Paul oversees the ministry as a whole, and teaches regularly on Sunday mornings. Paul has a heart for seeing lives transformed as they lay hold of the power of being made a new creature in Christ.   ​

Paul, his wife Dana, and their cat Violet live in Menomonie.  They love going on walks together. They have two daughters, two son-in-laws, and five grandchildren. Paul enjoys reading, collecting and listening to classic vinyl records, and playing guitar in his free time. 

Paul is a graduate of Rhema Bible College & Life Christian University with a Masters of Arts in Theology.​

Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (NKJV)

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DANA CARLSON

Senior Pastor

Dana co-founded Love Church in the year 2000 with her husband Paul, and they have been faithfully serving the people of Menomonie as Senior Pastors ever since. With Paul, Dana oversees the ministry as a whole, and leads the prophetic and prayer ministries. She has a heart for helping people recognize God's voice in their life, and seeing Him transform lives and situations through prayer.

Dana, her husband Paul, and cat Violet live in Menomonie. They love going on walks together. They have two daughters, two son-in-laws, and five grandchildren. Dana enjoys prayer adventures, journaling, organization, photography, and painting in her free time. 

Dana is a graduate of Life Christian University with a Bachelors of Arts in Theology. 

Favorite Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

One who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will lodge in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,

My God, in whom I trust!” (NASB)

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STEVEN KELLER

Lead Pastor

Steven has been a part of Love Church since 2008, was ordained as a pastor in Love Church in 2014 , and stepped into the role of Lead Pastor in 2019. In this role Steven casts vision, oversees the various ministries and leaders within the church, and teaches regularly. He also leads on the worship team. Steven has a heart for relational discipleship and seeing lives radically transformed by the love of Jesus and the power of the Spirit. 

Steven, his wife Kara, and their two sons live in Menomonie. They enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and going on walks together. Steven enjoys reading, writing, and listening to and collecting vinyl records. 

Steven is a graduate of In Christ International Bible College and Life Christian University with a Masters of Arts In Theology. 

Favorite Scripture: Romans 5:5

and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (NASB)

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KARA KELLER

Assistant Pastor

Kara has been a part of Love Church since its inception in 2000, serving in a wide variety of ways leading up to her accepting her call into the pastorate in 2019. In this role,  Kara assists in a variety of ways including discipleship, scheduling, and event organizing and planning. Kara is also a crucial part of creative aspects of the church. She also serves on the worship team regularly. Kara has a heart for helping people grow in their security in Christ, helping them see themselves as beautiful as God sees them. 

Kara, her husband Steven, and two sons live in Menomonie. They enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and going on walks together. Kara enjoys painting, playing and listening to music, and baking healthy-but-tasty treats in her free time. 

Kara is a graduate of Life Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. 

Favorite Scripture: Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV)

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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