Lord of Life Church Anniversary

Founding Lord of Life Pastor Darrell Pedersen (left) give the blessing at the end of the service Sunday celebrating 25 years of the church's ministry. Along with Pastor Pedersen is his wife Jennifer, Pastor Erika Nilsen and former interim Pastor John Lundberg. Also officiating the service was returning Pastor Jennifer Wilson, Pastor Lilja Behr and current Pastor Steven Rye. (Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls) — Founding Lord of Life Pastor Darrell Pedersen (left) gives the blessing at the end of the service Sunday celebrating 25 years of the church's ministry. Along with Pastor Pedersen is his wife Jennifer, Pastor Erika Nilsen and former interim Pastor John Lundberg. Also officiating the service was returning Pastor Jennifer Wilson, Pastor Lilja Behr and current Pastor Steven Rye. (Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls)

By Steven L. Kohls

April 15, 2016 at 2:49 PM

Founding Lord of Life Pastor Darrell Pedersen (left) gave the blessing at the end of the service Sunday celebrating 25 years of the church's ministry. Along with Pastor Pedersen is his wife Jennifer, Pastor Erika Nilsen and former interim Pastor John Lundberg. Also officiating the service was returning Pastor Jennifer Wilson, Pastor Lilja Behr and current Pastor Steven Rye. (Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls)

By Steven L. Kohls

I was raised on a farm in western Minnesota where I participated in 4-H, high school sports, and everything that farm kids do for fun after chores. Graduated from Ridgewater Community College with an AA degree and my first taste of newspapering. I worked a summer on the Ortonville Independent as a reporter and photographer.

Lord of Life Church Anniversary

Founding Lord of Life Pastor Darrell Pedersen (left) gave the blessing at the end of the service Sunday celebrating 25 years of the church's ministry. Along with Pastor Pedersen is his wife Jennifer, Pastor Erika Nilsen and former interim Pastor ...