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Rev. Brian W. Cain, Pastor

Sharing the Good News of God's love

Pastor Brian grew up in Central Wisconsin, and earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin. After graduating, he had a career in contract manufacturing sales, and marketing. After years of prayerful discernment, he responded to God's leading and entered Seminary. He holds a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary and served four congregations in Wisconsin and Arizona.

Pastor Brian is a passionate, inovative, visionary leader who is is excited about God’s amazing and abundant grace that changes lives forever. "My goal is to help peple find spiritual pathways that work for them so they can know the love of Jesus and live an abundant life with God. This is God's gift for everyone."

In 2024 Pastor Brian completed training and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction, accompanying people in their discovery of God's presence and leading in their life.

Pastor Brian has also had experiences in Lutheran Outdoor ministry, law enforcement Chaplaincy, and is an alumnus of the National Ski Patrol. In addition to great food, his passions include his family, hiking, and nature. He has served as a Docent at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and is now active at the Phonex Desert Botanical Garden as a Discovery Guide.

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Music Director

Accomplished music educator, pianist and vocalist

Dr. Jana Minov was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia in the family of accomplished professional musicians. Ms. Minov holds a Doctorate in Orchestral and Opera Conducting from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in conducting from the Conservatory of Music in Belgrade-Serbia.

Before coming to Arizona, Ms. Minov worked as a professor at the school of music and assistant conductor in National Opera Theater in Belgrade. Ms. Minov was also a founder and artistic director of the chamber choir and due to her great contribution to Serbian music and culture, in 2011 Dr. Minov was inaugurated a cultural ambassador for Serbia for the North America.

Ms. Minov was on staff of The Phoenix Symphony for 2010/11 serving as the Assistant Chorus Master. She was a pianist at the Trinity Lutheran church and served as music director at Horizon Church in Phoenix for fifteen years. In the fall of 2024, Minov has been appointed founding music director of Encore of Chorale of Phoenix. Dr. Minov was thrilled to join Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Gilbert in 2024 serving as a music director.

Dr. Minov is accomplished music educator, pianist and vocalist and she has been teaching music at Arete Prep Academy since 2009. Dr. Minov lives in Gilbert with her husband Nenad and two sons Tadej and Vanja.

Accompanist

A teacher, and performer

Dr. Olga Kim, a native of Tashkent (Uzbekistan), arrived in the United States in Fall 2012 to begin work on Professional Performance Certificate with Lisa Leonard at Lynn University Conservatory of Music. She made her New York City debut with the Tashkent Piano Trio in 2013.

While completing her Bachelor Diploma at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan she presented many solo and chamber recitals at the most important cultural cities in her homeland.

Olga graduated from the Arizona State University with her Doctorate degree in May 2019. Currently, she resides in Gilbert, AZ where she is actively teaching and performing. Olga joined Spirit of Joy in 2024 and blesses the worshiping community with her giftedness.