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WHO WE ARE
We are dedicated to the overall health and flourishing of Christian leaders and their spouses. Many live under the immense weight and pressure of leadership. They can feel alone, burnt out, and frustrated with the cycle of serving without feeling poured into. We believe it doesn't have to be that way.
MEET DAVE AND SUSIE NELSON
David Nelson
Susie Opitz Nelson
Susie Opitz Nelson
Dave grew up in the lush, green, small town of Lapeer, Michigan with his wonderful family, where he fell in love with sports and music. He was called to Jesus at 11 years old in an old lutheran church, stepping out of the pews to come to the altar. However, the Lord captured his heart at 19, and he began a lifelong journey of following th
Dave grew up in the lush, green, small town of Lapeer, Michigan with his wonderful family, where he fell in love with sports and music. He was called to Jesus at 11 years old in an old lutheran church, stepping out of the pews to come to the altar. However, the Lord captured his heart at 19, and he began a lifelong journey of following the wind-like guidance of the Spirit. He started working in ministry at Kensington Church in Detroit, met his wonderful wife Susie at a conference in Kentucky, and began to root his family there until he was invited by God to start a church in SLC Ut. He was the lead pastor of K2 the Church for 24 years before being called into this new season of walking alongside people through the trials, joys, and honest realities of being a Christian leader. His experience in ministry has prepared him with a fire for the overall health of leaders, and has given him a vision for spiritual freedom that impacts the world. He is passionate about Jesus, the love of God, coaching and counseling, and the Detroit Lions!
Susie Opitz Nelson
Susie Opitz Nelson
Susie Opitz Nelson
After growing up in the mountains of Colorado, Susie became a student-leader for Athletes in Action and Cru at Idaho State University–and her heart was captured for Jesus, for the world, and for the training of young followers of Christ. She served on staff with Cru for nine years post graduation before meeting and marrying Dave–and subse
After growing up in the mountains of Colorado, Susie became a student-leader for Athletes in Action and Cru at Idaho State University–and her heart was captured for Jesus, for the world, and for the training of young followers of Christ. She served on staff with Cru for nine years post graduation before meeting and marrying Dave–and subsequently leaving Cru, her beloved mountains, and everything else, to live in the suburbs of Detroit, become a “pastor’s wife,” and start a family. In 2003 Dave and Susie hauled their two little daughters and all their belongings back to the mountains, to Salt Lake City, where they planted K2 The Church and gave themselves, side-by-side, to that congregation for more than twenty years. During those years, Susie served as an interim Director of Life Together for K2, published a book, helped lead mission trips to Africa, and started a small floral design studio–but mostly she just loved her husband, her kids, and her people. She is passionate about all of them, but mostly about Jesus.