JOEL & KARA
Missionaries • Pastors • Equippers • Teachers
Hi, we're Joel & Kara.
We met on the mission field in Mexico, serving the poor and sharing Jesus with the lost. After five years as full-time missionaries, the Lord led us to the cornfields of Iowa to invest in the next generation and a prophetic sound rising from the Heartland.
For the past seven years we've served in our local church, where Joel is the worship pastor. Together, we're building ways to serve the wider Church through leadership systems and worship mentorship.
We're called to equip a movement of people who share the gospel through prophetic worship and practical service, rooted in intimacy with God and identity in Him.
Our first ministry is our family: three kids, all five and under. Outside of ministry, you'll find us creating something or chasing the next adventure.
Worship Culture Collective
Leading worship is hard to do alone.
The Collective is our coaching community for worship leaders who want to grow in character, build healthy team culture, and sharpen their craft. It's practical, Spirit-led coaching from people who know ministry from the inside. Here's what you get:
A weekly coaching call with Joel on leading worship teams
A weekly coaching call with Kara on leadership and organizational health
Courses inside Skool you can work through at your own pace
A community of worship leaders walking the same road
In-Person Lessons in Ankeny
Grow your craft. Serve your church.
Lessons for musicians who want to grow, whether you're just starting out or already serving on a worship team. Spots are limited.
Private Drum Lessons
One-on-one lessons for drummers of every level, from first beats to leading a band on Sunday.
Worship Guitar Group Class
Learn guitar alongside other players in a small, in-person group class built around the songs your church actually sings.
Worship Vocal Coaching
Are you a worship singer, or want to be? Find your voice, grow in confidence, and learn to lead a room in worship.
Speaking & Teaching
Invite us to lead or teach.
We love serving churches and ministries beyond our own. Whether it's a worship night, a team training, or a leadership retreat, we'll bring practical teaching and a pastoral heart. We're available for:
Worship nights
Worship team trainings and workshops
Leadership and team-health retreats
Conferences and church gatherings
TESTIMONIALS
Stories from the people we serve.
"I grew in confidence in my identity."
"What impacted me the most was the emphasis on the heart not just the art of leading worship."
- Lydia (Worship leader)
"My life changed forever"
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- Jonah (Student)
"Highly recommend this"
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Get in touch
Have a question?
Not sure which option fits you? Send us an email and we'll get back to you within a couple of days.