Pastor Jami Goetz
Pastor Jami grew up in Buffalo Center, Iowa, spending summer weekends boating with his family on Lake Okoboji! He attended Wartburg College, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in religion in 2019, and Luther Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity in 2023. In the summer of 2023, he discovered that Grace was looking for a pastor, and was thrilled to accept their call, beginning his ministry in a community that was so near and dear to his heart.
As Pastor, Jami is passionate about preaching the Gospel message of God's abundant love, inclusivity for all, and living into the reality of the challenging yet surprising ways God shows up in our lives. He also loves building relationships, sharing in conversation, and journeying with others through life's joys and sorrows.
Outside of ministry, Jami has many hobbies and passions that keep him busy. He's an avid music lover, a percussionist and guitarist for many years. He loves exercising, and you can often find him biking on Spirit Lake's trails or lifting weights at the YMCA. He also loves watching TV and movies, playing video games, traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with his family, friends, wife Leah, and dog Willow. Jami can't wait to get to know all of Grace's present and future members, and wants everybody to know that they are welcome at Grace Lutheran Church!
As Pastor, Jami is passionate about preaching the Gospel message of God's abundant love, inclusivity for all, and living into the reality of the challenging yet surprising ways God shows up in our lives. He also loves building relationships, sharing in conversation, and journeying with others through life's joys and sorrows.
Outside of ministry, Jami has many hobbies and passions that keep him busy. He's an avid music lover, a percussionist and guitarist for many years. He loves exercising, and you can often find him biking on Spirit Lake's trails or lifting weights at the YMCA. He also loves watching TV and movies, playing video games, traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with his family, friends, wife Leah, and dog Willow. Jami can't wait to get to know all of Grace's present and future members, and wants everybody to know that they are welcome at Grace Lutheran Church!
Julie Langfitt
support ministries
Julie and her husband Bill lived in Sheldon, IA for the past several years where they raised their family. They moved to Spirit Lake in November 2024, and are really enjoying the lakes area. They have two children - a son, Bryan, his wife Kelli, and their two children who live in Sioux Falls and a daughter Sarah, her husband John, and their four daughters who live in Sheldon, IA. They keep busy going to grandkids’ activities and spending time with family. In her free time she enjoys walking and biking.
Deb heidebrink
Financial ministries
Deb's family moved to Spirit Lake in 1994. Her husband's family are longtime members of Grace. They enjoy the welcoming environment of Grace and have been members since they moved to Spirit Lake. They have two children; Kyle married to Christy that live in San Francisco, and Kori married to Eric that live in Milford. They enjoy their time watching local sports activities and playing with their grand pups.
801 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
