Meet Our Leadership Team

Staff

Kevin McClure

Pastor

Jesus introduced Himself to Kevin in a dorm room in Winona, Minnesota in 1972. Since then, Jesus and Kevin have been on a journey together that has led them in and through times of healing, joy, celebration, and suffering. During this time, Kevin became a spouse, a father, a grandfather, a pastor, and a writer. Jesus has been showing Kevin the heart of His Father and with help from the Holy Spirit, Kevin will do his best to help you experience the Father’s heart, too. Since 1975, Kevin had been married to Laura until her death in February of 2023. They had four children and 10 grandchildren. Kevin is now remarried to Wendy and they reside in Battle Lake. Wendy joins Kevin as a life partner and partner in ministry at Life Church and beyond.

kevin@lifeonline.church

Nicholas Preston

Pastor

Nicholas is passionate about the presence of Jesus and leading people into an intimate encounter with Him. His heart has always been to help build the local church. He loves to build teams of people who are encouraged to discover and grow in the gifting and calling God has given them. He married his wife Amanda in September of 2009 and they have 5 children: Brooklynn, Calvin, Judah, Anastasia and Gemma.

He enjoys music, sports, fishing, snowmobiling, farming, racing, hunting, hanging out with family and a good Netflix series or movie.

He has a certificate of ministry from Global University along with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from MSUM.

He loves to help people who are hurting and to share the love of Jesus in a tangible way.

One of his favorite bible verses is Psalms 119:33-34 (MSG), "God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me my whole life one long, obedient response.

nicholas@lifeonline.church

Shelly Rostad

Administrative/Financial Assistant

Shelly serves as the Administrative and Financial Assistant here at Life Church. She has been married to Ken since 1987 and have blended their family of four amazing children. Eleven grandkids have joined their family that they love to spend time with. She has always had a desire to serve the church and to come alongside the pastoral staff and ministries to help them do all that God has placed in them. Her desire is to see the church make a difference in our community and for people to come to know Jesus and His love for them. Her favorite things are time with family, most everything outside, gardening and seeing what God is doing in people's lives.

office@lifeonline.church