Justin joined UNITY following a ministry journey shaped by education, community partnership, and a deep calling to serve God’s people. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2007, he began working with youth through AmeriCorps/VISTA in Milwaukee Public Schools. This work led to roles as a middle school teacher and assistant principal, and later to leadership positions with Milwaukee nonprofits Lead to Succeed and All Hands Boatworks, where he developed programs that built life skills, hope, and resilience in students.

In 2018, Justin felt called to ordained ministry. He attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., where he received a full scholarship and earned his Master of Divinity degree in 2021. He then accepted his first call as solo pastor of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Racine, Wis., where he strengthened community partnerships, formed outreach teams, and expanded opportunities for worship, Bible study, confirmation, and Christian education for children and adults.

Justin and his wife, Christine, have been married for more than a decade and have three children: Alice and twins Jon and Lily. He enjoys spending time outdoors kayaking and hiking, and he is a devoted Wisconsin sports fan who cheers for the Brewers, Packers, and Bucks.

Bill officially joined the staff in June of 2024 as the new Webmaster to work with Ann on maintaining the church’s Website.  Bill graduated Summa Cum Laude from Herzing University in April of 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development, also having worked with companies including Northwestern Mutual and Easy Metrics, Inc.

Bill began to attend UNITY in the Fall of 2021, becoming a member with his family the following year.  You may have seen Bill on the stage song leading either with an accompanist or the Praise Band and most recently rocking with the many talented singers of our church including his son in Muriel’s Jesus Karaoke production.  What drew Bill to UNITY, in addition to the close proximity to his home, was the beautiful Cross of Life campus and the feeling of family you get when you walk in the doors of both campuses.  It also came with the opportunity to reunite with Kevin and Stacey Nordmeyer in the Praise Band, having performed music together many years ago at Redeemer EFC in Milwaukee

Bill and his wife, Kelly, an Oncology nurse at Froedtert Hospital, have resided in Brookfield since 2004.  They have a 14-year-old son, Connor, who plays football and percussion in his high school band, and their 6-year-old cockapoo named Lucky.  In his spare time, Bill enjoys singing, golfing, video gaming, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends.

Matt joined us on December 16, 2014 as Dir. of Youth Ministry.  Prior to coming here, Matt worked for seven years at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, MN, responsible for overseeing the Youth Program, Sunday School, Confirmation and Vacation Bible School.

Matt was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School.  He moved to St. Paul, MN, to attend Concordia University, where he took courses in the Director of Christian Education Program and majored in Parish Administration.  He graduated from Concordia in May 2007 and joined South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church that fall.

In 2010 Matt married Joy, who teaches at Lake Country Lutheran High School.  Their first child Elliott was born in May 2016 and also have two daughters: Ava born in February 2019 and Evelyn in February of 2023.

In his free time, Matt loves spending time with his family and extended family (who live in the area), golfing, running, watching old movies, and traveling up north.

Ms. Whelpley received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Organ Performance and Church Music from Carthage College, Kenosha, WI and her Master of Arts degree in Organ Performance at the University of Iowa. She and her husband Tony are parents to three young adults. Becky has served a number of churches as the Director of Music/Organist and is delighted to be at UNITY. In addition to teaching private organ and piano, she performs regularly in the area; Becky has been the accompanist for the Jubilate Chorale for many years. Becky enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, outdoor activities and spending time with her three cats and goldendoodle.

Stacey has been a part of UNITY since 2013, and directs the Praise Band and Handbell Choirs. Before coming to UNITY, she served in various churches in the Milwaukee area as a Worship Leader, Music Director and Pianist. She is the General Manager of Choral Publications at Hal Leonard, and holds a Music Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

As a choral composer/arranger, she has a number of sacred works published in both the Hal Leonard and Shawnee Press catalogs. She is also an accomplished handbell musician, ringing locally with the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, and nationally at events with other advanced ringers.

Stacey is married to Kevin, and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with family, traveling, camping and being outdoors.

Lynn was born and raised in the Brookfield area. Her faith journey started in the Methodist Church. Searching for a new church home, and at the request of her daughter to go to the ‘pretty blue church' with her friends, she found the warm and welcoming congregation at Cross of Life, and joined in 1990. Lynn immersed herself in the life of the church, serving on committees and on church council. But having been a musician since she was young, she found a new instrument in handbells, and joined Gloria Dei Handbells, as well as sang in Senior Choir. Eventually her love of music led to becoming the accompanist for both the Youth and Senior Choirs.

While completing her bachelors degree in business, she also learned to play the organ and officially joined our staff as Organist in 1998. In 2021 she also joined the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, now housed at UNITY’s Christ the King campus. In April 2023 Lynn became a full-time UNITY staff member as an Administrator and Director of Music Ministry, serving until her retirement in October of 2026.

Lynn and her husband, Jeff, were married at COL in 1992. They enjoy spending time together with friends, reading and relaxing with their family lake home in northern WI.

Janet has been with Christ the King campus since 2007, having over thirty-five years of experience in church music. She now serves as the Organist for both campuses of UNITY Lutheran church.

Janet was born and raised in a small farming community in the Red River Valley of North Dakota near Grand Forks. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church, Janet is quite familiar with the Lutheran traditions of strong faith, abundant Holy Spirit and coffee with anything at any time of day.

Janet previously worked for Hal Leonard Corporation as an Editor in the Choral Music Department and as the Editor-in-Chief of Music Express, an educational magazine for teachers and students. Janet and her husband, Bob, live in Elm Grove with their two sons, Jacob and Jonathan.