Meet Our Staff
We strive to provide leadership that equips our faith community to live active lives of faith and service.
Pastor Lisa Johnson
Pastor Lisa comes to us with 15 years of ministry experience in the ELCA, having served in a variety of roles, including Program Director for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, Campus Minister, Youth Director, Deacon, Pastor, Chaplain, and Interim Pastor. Her diverse background equips her with a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on pastoral care.
Enthusiastic about walking alongside our congregation, Pastor Lisa is passionate about fostering connections, spiritual growth, and outreach. She believes in the power of community and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered in their faith journey.
Outside of ministry, Pastor Lisa enjoys spending time outside, hiking, camping, tennis, art, sports, and trying new activities and foods, all while spending time with her husband. Her approach to leadership is rooted in compassion and a commitment to service.
Pastor Lisa looks forward to this exciting journey together, helping us grow in faith and community!
Pastor Ron Hartman
Pastor Ron Hartman is a retired educator who in his retirement went to Gettysburg Seminary and then served a congregation in northeast Pennsylvania. In his second retirement, he served as interim pastor to a congregation in Georgetown, SC.
Pastor Ron and his wife moved to Centennial during Covid to be near their daughter, son-in-law and two wonderful grandchildren.
Pastor Mark Will
Pastor Mark Will is now in his 49th year as an ordained pastor. He has served congregations in Northeast Montana, Southern California and half of his career in Alaska. While in Alaska he also taught for the University of Alaska system. For the past nine years, he has done pulpit supply at congregations in Colorado, Wyoming, and California. Pastor Mark and Kathleen have been married for 49 years, and have three children and six grandchildren.
Rick Mezey, Music Director
Rick Mezey has served the music ministry at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit as organist since August 2001 and as organist and choirmaster since August 2004.
He earned his bachelor's degree in music education from the Eastman School of Music and his master's degree in music education from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Rick has been singing since he was three years old. Music allows him to focus fully on worshiping God.
2025 Leadership Council
Don Stephens
President
Len West
Vice President
Reg Weber
Treasurer
Kris McDaniel
Secretary
Sandy Reimnitz
Worship and Music
Robert Eybs
Building and Grounds
Rick Mezey
Community Connections and Outreach
Andy West
Hospitality
Mark Spielman
Stewardship
Sarah Olsen
Faith Formation