Bryan Land serves as Executive Director at Faith Community Lutheran Church & Schools, working alongside staff teams to support ministry operations and administration across the church and schools. He also works closely with Faith Community’s mission partners who are inviting people to know Jesus throughout the Las Vegas community and around the world.

Before joining Faith Community, Bryan served in senior leadership at a large non-denominational church in Las Vegas, where he used his business background to lead various areas of operations, ministry, and missions.

Bryan and his wife, April, are both Las Vegas natives and love being part of the Faith Community family.

Pastor Sam Reinhard serves as Pastor of Youth and Young Adults at Faith Community Lutheran Church. Originally from Texas, his ministry journey has taken him to Wisconsin, Illinois, Colorado, and Nevada. He is passionate about walking alongside youth and young adults as they grow in their faith and discover what it means to follow Jesus in their everyday lives.

Pastor Sam and his wife, Athena, have been married since 2017 and have a son, Arthur. Outside of ministry, he enjoys hiking, reading, and weightlifting.

Pastor Brandon Larson serves as Pastor of Discipleship & Missions at Faith Community Lutheran Church. With nearly two decades of ministry experience, including 15 years in pastoral ministry, he has served congregations in Bullhead City, Arizona, southern Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri. He is passionate about studying and teaching God’s Word and equipping Christians for their lifelong journey of faith.

Pastor Brandon and his wife, Amy, have two children, Elinore and Mark. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, drinking coffee, and exploring the outdoors.

Daniel Smith serves as our Head of Schools overseeing the Faith Community Lutheran Academy and Preschool. He has spent much of his career in education and has a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. Prior to his current role at Faith Community, he worked with middle and high school students with special needs, bringing valuable experience in education and student support.

Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master of Education, both from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Daniel and his wife have two children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Carl’s lifelong love of music began growing up in Southern California and has led to a diverse career as a musician, worship leader, and music director. His experience has taken him from churches and Broadway touring productions to concert arenas around the world, as well as performances on Beale Street, Elvis tribute shows, and Worship Arts Leadership Institute (WALi) conferences. Throughout his career, Carl has developed a deep passion for Lutheran theology and using music to serve the Church.

Carl studied music at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and studied bass with bassist Joel DiBartolo.

Carl and his wife, Becky, have three daughters and spent nearly 14 years in Memphis before making their way to Las Vegas.

Becky Chaplin has served in children’s and family ministry for more than a decade, with a passion for creating fun, meaningful Bible experiences that help children and their families grow in faith together. Her love for ministry began when she first volunteered at Vacation Bible School at age 13 and eventually led her to serve with VBS organizations and churches in Colorado before joining Faith Community in 2021.

Becky earned her bachelor’s degree in Family Ministry from Concordia University Ann Arbor in her home state of Michigan.

Outside of ministry, Becky enjoys the Las Vegas heat, Taylor Swift albums, and Chipotle guacamole.

A Las Vegas native, Chase brings a unique combination of technology, media, and creative arts experience to his role at Faith Community. His background includes years of running a podcast studio, where he developed his skills in content creation, photography, audio, and media production. He has also been a longtime member of the Faith Community Lutheran Church's Kantori Choir and regularly performs with Opera Las Vegas.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Music and the arts continue to be an important part of his life, and he enjoys finding new ways to stay creative—whether performing on stage, working with technology, or behind the camera.

Melaney has served on staff since 2019, though her connection to Faith Community began much earlier—she has played harp in traditional worship since 2008 and has been a member of the congregation since 2011.

A Las Vegas native, Melaney holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, and a certificate in Digital Marketing Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional background also includes experience in higher education administration, data management, graphic design, and the creative arts.

Melaney and her husband, Tim, have three children, Raylin, Cooper, and Carter. She enjoys music, creativity, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Jon has spent four decades serving as a ministry leader, worship arts practitioner, and educator, helping churches lead God’s people in faithful and meaningful worship. Having served congregations and ministries across California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, he is passionate about bringing together the Church’s theological and liturgical heritage with the gifts of contemporary worship, while mentoring leaders and building healthy ministry teams.

A ministry graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska, Jon served for two decades at Concordia University Irvine, where he developed new pathways for preparing future worship arts leaders. He is the founding director of the Center for Worship Leadership and its Worship Arts Leader initiative (WALi) and has led and curated worship for numerous LCMS gatherings, including three National Youth Gatherings.

Jon and his wife, Carol, who serves as Director of Faith Community Lutheran Preschool, have three adult sons: Jonah, Caleb, and Jacob. Jon is grateful to be back in parish ministry and finds great joy in serving the Church.

Chase Reihmann serves as Director of Traditional Music at Faith Community Lutheran Church, helping lead and support the musical life of the congregation through worship. Prior to joining Faith Community, Chase served in Worship Arts and Technical Director roles at LCMS congregations in Florida, Nebraska, and Montana, bringing a broad background in worship, music, and production ministry.

Originally from Iowa, Chase and his wife, Anna, have four children: Nehemiah, Finnley, Emaline, and Eliora. Anna also serves at Faith Community as a fifth-grade teacher at Faith Community Lutheran Academy. Together, they are grateful to call Las Vegas and Faith Community home.

Ashley Evans joined Faith Community’s Children’s Ministry team as Assistant Director in August 2025, following 13 years of service as a federal special agent—an unexpected path that ultimately led her to children’s ministry! She enjoys using her experience to serve, connect with, and support children and families as they grow in faith together.

Ashley holds a master’s degree in Public Administration and is continuing her education through ministry and theology courses as she grows in her ministry experience.

Ashley and her husband have two children. Outside of ministry, she enjoys gardening, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and making memories with her family.

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Christopher Moudy serves as Controller at Faith Community Lutheran Church & Schools. Originally from Wyoming and raised primarily in Vancouver, Washington, Christopher has a passion for accounting and is grateful for the opportunity to use his professional gifts to support the ministry of Faith Community. He also has a heart for volunteering, connecting with others, and making a positive impact in the community.

Christopher is the proud father of two daughters and credits his family and Christian upbringing with helping shape his faith and commitment to serving others. When he’s not in the office, he enjoys volunteering in the community, meeting new people, and hearing their stories.

One of Christopher’s favorite Scripture passages is Jeremiah 29:11, a reminder of the hope and future found in God’s plans.

Athena Reinhard brings a diverse background in hospitality, events, and school administration to her role at Faith Community. From breweries to education, she has always had a heart for hospitality and a gift for helping people feel welcome, known, and at home.

Athena earned her degree in Hospitality & Event Management from Concordia University Wisconsin, where she met her husband, Pastor Sam.

Athena and Sam married during his time in seminary and lived in St. Louis and Chicago before making their way to Las Vegas in 2024. They have one son, Arthur. Outside of work, Athena enjoys exploring the mountains, reading a good thriller, color-coding spreadsheets just for fun, and attempting to learn embroidery.

Nichole has served at Faith Community Lutheran Church & Schools since 2013, beginning as a teacher at Faith Community Lutheran Preschool before transitioning into Human Resources in 2025. Her background also includes serving as an Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry, and her experience in education, ministry, and HR has given her a strong understanding of church and school operations and a genuine love for serving the people behind the ministry.

Nichole holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a minor in Management and a master’s degree in Education.

Nichole and her husband have three children. Together, they enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and exploring new places as a family.

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Joseph Svendsen serves as Cantor at Faith Community Lutheran Church, helping lead the congregation’s musical life through worship, choirs, and the broader Worship Arts ministry. A choral conductor and educator with more than two decades of experience, he also serves as Director of Choral Studies and Professor of Music at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Artistic Director of the Las Vegas Master Singers.

Joseph holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from Texas Tech University, a Master of Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and English from Luther College.

Joseph and his wife, Jillian, have two sons, Henry and Gus. Outside of music, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking and exploring the outdoors, and reading about history and church history.

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Jeff Pohlmann brings more than 20 years of technology leadership and consulting experience to his role at Faith Community Lutheran Church & Schools, helping use technology, data, and innovation to support the church and schools in their mission. Prior to joining Faith Community, Jeff held leadership roles with Teradata, IBM, and Oracle and began his career serving in leadership roles around the world with the United States Marine Corps.

Jeff holds a degree in Business Management from Northwood University.

Jeff and his wife, Sandie, enjoy spending time together and serving others through volunteer work with veteran and youth organizations. He is grateful for the opportunity to combine his professional experience with his passion for service in support of Faith Community’s ministry.

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