Joel Ziolkowski is the Pastor of Living Outreach Church in Custer, South Dakota. He grew up on Crazy Horse Mountain as the youngest son of sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski. God captured the heart and life of this once rebellious young man and called him to go to RHEMA Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has a passion to speak the truth of Gods’ Word into the lives of people so they have the tools to live every day victoriously through faith.

Joel graduated from RHEMA in 1986 and pastored a church in Rushville, Nebraska from 1988-1992 which included a church plant on the Pine Ridge Reservation in 1989. God called him and his family back to Custer to start a church in 1992. In addition to being the Senior Pastor of Living Outreach Church he serves as the RHEMA Ministerial Association International District Director. Joel’s ministry travels have taken him to RHEMA South Pacific, Italy, and Romania and around the region.

Joel and his wife, Diana, have been married for 25 years. Together they have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. They enjoy riding (motorcycle) through the Black Hills and have a vision to see the area won for Christ.

• Where are services held?
  We meet at 48 North 8th Street in Custer, South Dakota.We are located just 1/2 block north of beautiful downtown Custer.
  
• How should I dress?
  No need to feel like you have to dress up. Modest apparel works for most.
  
• What is the music like?
  Our contemporary praise and worship ushers everyone into the Lord's presence where freedom of expressed adoration is experienced.
  
• Who attends?
  We actually have a wide variety of every age group. The core of our church is families with kids and teenagers. We also have singles, young married, and "empty nesters."
  
• What are the messages like?
  "Boring" is not a word in our vocabulary. Every Sunday our goal is to share practical life lessons that we can apply in our lives every day of the week.
  
• What if I don't fit the church mold?
  Awesome! We are not looking for "religious people" from other churches. We desire to reach out to our community and impact individuals that don't usually go to church. Our church is filled with normal people just like you that face the same real life challenges.
  
• How big is your vision for church growth?
  Our goal is to continually reach out to our community and share the love of Jesus Christ. We believe we will always be growing. There is no designated number at which we will pull the shades, lock the doors, and become a Christian club. Our desire is to faithfully serve and minister to all that God sends to us this week, next week and in the years to come.