The Humans of United*
We don’t believe in spiritual hierarchies.
These are just a few of the folks helping organize, hold space, and serve alongside you as we learn what it means to follow Jesus — together.
You might see us preaching, singing, managing the blessed chaos of church logistics, directing justice-fueled music, welcoming new folks, or just holding space for the questions that don’t have easy answers.
Whether you show up online or in person, these are some of the humans you might bump into.
*Yes, these ones are on staff. No, they’re not the boss of you.
Jordan Minnich Kjesbo
Title:
Lead Pastor
Bio:
Jordan Minnich Kjesbo is a pastor, professor, and punk prophet trying to follow Jesus in real time. He leads United with a commitment to radical welcome, justice-rooted theology, and creating spaces where students, seekers, and saints find belonging.
Before ministry, Jordan worked in audio engineering and production — which explains his conflicted relationship with the tech booth, his love of post-rock and indie bands that sound super pretentious, and his use of the occasional chaotic metaphor. His path to pastoral leadership wasn’t linear (or tame), and that’s exactly what shaped his calling. After years in academic and missional spaces, he’s now focused on building something real: a church that takes Jesus seriously, but not itself.
Jordan has taught theology and biblical studies at Kairos University, Messiah University, and Garrett Seminary, and has presented on cross-cultural hermeneutics and decolonized theology with the Evangelical Missiological Society. His theological voice is influenced by Tillich, Derrida, Susanna Wesley, and a deep love for the questions that refuse to be silenced.
He’s married to Faith — a fierce, funny, justice-loving partner in life and ministry — and together they’re raising Hazel and Henry, who constantly remind them that sacred things are rarely quiet. You can usually find Jordan in a coffee shop with a notebook, in the gym pushing weights, or at church reimagining everything.
Talitha Greaver
Title:
Office Manager
Bio:
Coming Soon!
Chris Larson
Title:
Director of Vermillion Social Justice Choir and Organist
Bio:
Chris Larson is currently a Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of South Dakota’s Department of Theatre where he teaches voice lessons, does coach accompanying, and music direction for stage productions. He holds several degrees from USD including a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters Degrees in Choral Conducting and Collaborative Piano. Chris also is the Principal Organist at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, teaches private piano, organ, voice, sax and clarinet lessons in Vermillion, is the director of the Vermillion Social Justice Choir which meets Thursdays during the school year 5:30-6:30 at United, and director of music and organist at United. In between undergraduate and graduate degrees, he taught 5-12 band and high school choir in Scotland, SD, and high school band in Sioux Center, IA. In the summers he enjoys directing and accompanying the SD Girls State Chorus, playing for the Vermillion Community Theatre, and organizing as a founding board member for Vermillion Pride. In his free time, he enjoys taking care of many plants and spending time with his cats Roxy and Hart.