Our Team
Dave Campbell
Lead pastor
Dave has lived in Sioux Falls since 2000 and married his college sweetheart, Mikaela. They have two boys, Griffin (age 13) and Miles (age 10). 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. In 2025, Dave joined a staff of 18th Street, a merger of Invitation Church and Trinity Baptist.
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.
Dave Decker Jr.
Executive Pastor
Dave Decker, Jr. has a youth ministry habit, and for the last 33+ years has been enjoying that in one way or another, including being here at 18th since 2015. Dave also co-founded and serves as the president of LightsOut (LiveLightsOut.org), a non-profit dedicated to providing soul-care for those serving under the lights. Artists, speakers, bands on the road and out of consistent community need that very thing, and LightsOut seeks to stand in that gap. Dave loves adventures alongside his wife Emily and their 3 fantastic adult children & 2 son-in-laws and 2 intermittently wonderful dogs; be it on his mt. bike or on boards of all kinds, outside as often as possible.
Jaden Brockell
Associate Pastor
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.
MER JOHNSON
Office Manager
JOSHUA DACHTLER
Custodian
HANNAH REYNOLDS- ERICKSON
Worship Leader
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.
ANTHONY GREEN
Worship Leader
Kayla Nettestad
Kids Ministry Director
Kayla was raised in Brandon, South Dakota, where she continues to live today. After graduating high school, she attended the University of South Dakota, earning her Bachelor of Science in Education (K–8) along with an endorsement in Early Childhood in 2015. Kayla is currently a kindergarten teacher at Robert Bennis Elementary in Brandon.
Kayla and her husband, Tate, were married in 2015. She became a stepmother to Tate’s daughter, Sage, and together they have two daughters, Braeleigh and Jade. In her free time, Kayla enjoys soaking up every moment with her girls, spending time with her parents, and curling up with a good book.
Kayla loves working with children at church, where she enjoys building meaningful relationships, supporting their growth, and helping them feel safe, valued, and loved while learning about faith in a fun and engaging way.
ANNIE BOSLER
Kids Ministry Director
RACHEL ABRAHAM
Middle School Director
Rachel lives in Sioux Falls, SD with her husband, Zac, and adorable pup, Paisley. She graduated from the University of Sioux Falls with a bachelor's degree in theology and youth ministry. She continued on to get her master's in clinical mental health counseling at Colorado Christian University. She is currently employed as a mental health counselor. Rachel has been involved in youth ministry for around 10 years and loves helping students explore their relationship with God. Rachel hopes to create a safe space where students can bring their whole selves, ask questions, and find belonging. When Rachel is not working, she loves meeting friends for coffee, reading, baking or cooking something new, and riding her bike on the trail.
ZAC ABRAHAM
Middle School Director
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