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We’re so glad you’re here! Our team is made up of people who love God and love serving our church family. We’d love for you to get to know us a little better.
Hi there. Thanks for taking the time to look into our ministry here at Victory.
God’s mercies are new every morning – these words taken from Lamentations 3 serve as a great source of comfort and motivation in life, and in particular for the ministry. I have had the privilege of serving congregations in Michigan, Wisconsin, California, and Florida. It is a joy to meet and serve people from across this Country, a Country (as with the rest of the world) which is in need of hearing about Jesus Christ.
My wife, Jenny, and I are excited about the ministry opportunities here at Victory, and also the opportunities Victory supports through our National Church Body – the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Jenny and I have four grown children.
We look forward to celebrating God’s daily new mercies with you here at Victory.
Hi, I’m Jarrett Mielke, Staff Minister at Victory! I grew up in Sarasota, Florida. I attended Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin, and was encouraged there in my consideration of public ministry. I went on to Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota for four years, where I finished my course of study in May, 2023. For my last semester, I served as an intern at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm. The experience encouraged me in my walk of faith and gave me ministerial experience, though I still have much to learn. In May, 2023 I received a call to serve at Victory and began doing so that July.
In my free time, I enjoy learning foreign languages, woodworking, and photography. In October, 2023, I married my wife, Leah. Together, we enjoy watching movies, playing games, and baking. We look forward to welcoming you to Victory!
Hi! My name is Mrs. Katie! I strive to create a loving, nurturing, and educational environment built on the foundation that Jesus died for all! My biggest passion in education is building relationships with families and teaching them the love of Jesus.
I received my B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Martin Luther College in 2016 and my Master’s in Educational Leadership and Innovation from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2020. I have experience working with children of all ages! I taught at Atonement Lutheran School in Milwaukee, WI from 2016 to 2022. Over the course of those years, I taught 3rd grade and 5th through 8th grade. I also served as Lead 3s Teacher and Assistant Director at a child care center in Virginia from 2022–2024 before moving to Jacksonville.
My husband, Jake, and I moved to Jacksonville in May of 2024 with our two cats, Luna and Patches. We enjoy going to the beach, the zoo, and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy playing piano and reading books in my spare time.
It is a blessing to be able to serve as director and a lead teacher here at Victory!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us through our contact page to learn more about us and how we can serve you!
