Our Team

 
 

Dave Campbell,

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Dave has lived in Sioux Falls since 2000 and married his college sweetheart, Mikaela. They have two boys, Griffin (age 11) and Miles (age 8). In addition to meeting Mikaela at the University of Sioux Falls, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Philosophy in 2008. Upon completing his undergraduate education, he began a graduate program at Sioux Falls Seminary and graduated with a Master of Divinity in 2011. After serving for almost a decade in youth ministry, Dave responded to a call from God to pursue church planting, and he joined a team of people who planted Invitation Church in the fall of 2016. Dave spends most of his free time with his wife, Mikaela, as they chase two young boys around. He loves to play guitar, is an avid sports fan, eats black licorice, and is trying to enjoy running. 

If you want to connect with Dave, e-mail him here.

Kayla Nettestad, kids ministry director

Kayla Nettestad, Kids ministry director

Kayla was raised in Brandon, SD, and is still living there. After high school, Kayla attended The University of South Dakota. She earned a bachelor of science in education degree (K-8) and an endorsement in early childhood. Kayla is currently teaching 2nd grade at Robert Frost Elementary. She and her husband, Tate, married in 2015, and Kayla became a stepmother to Tate’s daughter, Sage. They have two daughters, Braeleigh and Jade, who keep them on their toes. In Kayla’s free time, you can find her enjoying every moment to its fullest with her girls, at her parent's house, or reading a book. Kayla hopes to make Invitation a comfortable and inviting place to worship.

If you are interested in connecting with Kayla or want more information about Kids Ministry, you can e-mail Kayla here.

 

Zac & Rachel Abraham, student ministry directors

Zac and Rachel met while serving in youth ministry, and were married in July of 2019. They joined the youth ministry tream at Invitation in 2018 and took over as directors in 2022.

Zac works at the Washington Pavilion in maintenace, and Rachel is a clinical mental health therapist providing mental health services in the Sioux Falls area.

Zac & Rachel are both gifted youth workers who care deeply about teenagers living the way of Jesus.

If you are interested in connecting with Zac & Rachel, or you’d like more information about Student Ministries, you can e-mail them here

Anthony Greene,

worship director

Music has been my life's activator and became the foundation of my everyday-worship and personal faith journey by celebrating those gifts and sharing them with everyone.  My daughters (Ophelia - almost 5, Vivian - 3) have been teaching me what it means to get the most out of life with their tenacity and passion for all things that they love and learn. 

None of these many victories would exist without the love and support from Vanessa, my wife, who exemplifies what it means to achieve your dreams.  As a child I wanted to be a mechanic when I was older - which didn't happen as a career, but I still love working on cars.  It's hard to imagine any young person dreaming about being a compliance officer when they grow up, but my job allows me to bring a level of personality and creativity to an otherwise seemingly black-and-white role and industry.  It also gives me opportunities to satisfy my need for focusing on fine details and solving complex problems.  I love all coffee or tea (steep's up!) and a bike ride any day.  My favorite color is green and I don't like naps or french fries.

Jaden Brockel, pastor of spiritual formation

Ministry was never on my radar growing up. In fact, if you would have asked me what my plans were after high school I would have told you that I had one dream in focus- playing college basketball. After the Lord got a hold of my heart, I surrendered that dream over to him. Eventually he replaced it with something so much better- a call to Pastoral ministry. 

I attended the University of Sioux Falls where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Youth Ministry in 2019. Shortly after, the Lord laid a desire on my heart for church planting. My deepest desire is to see the local church flourish in every way and help people become passionate followers of Jesus! 

I married the love of my life, Anna in 2021. We recently welcomed our first child Oaklen Brockel in April of 2024. Being a husband and a father are easily two of the greatest blessings I could have ever asked for.