About Us
Our Story
Our Need
Operating a ministry of this kind requires substantial resources—both financial and human. Pastor Dave has been the primary laborer and driving force behind its operations, carrying the full weight of responsibility on his broad and capable shoulders.
But no single person can be expected to steer a mercy ship alone. It takes a dedicated crew of compassionate individuals, all rowing in the same direction, to reach the other shore. As the ministry continues to grow, so do its needs. We must provide the means to enlist others who can join Pastor Dave in this mission, sharing the load and expanding the reach.
As Moses’s father-in-law wisely said to him, “It is not good to bear this burden entirely by yourself.”
Our Programs
Vision
Vision for the LSMI came out of an organic response by Dave Johnson, founder of the ministry, to answering his phone. His number had been posted in several social media sites and went viral. Calls from people were desperate to find help for themselves or their loved ones and friends started pouring in.
Dave is faithful to go out to find them, drive them to treatment, visit them in the jails, comfort them in the hospitals, get them into treatment, pray with them in the streets, counsel them, advocate at their court hearings, marry them, and weep with those who had to bury their loved ones. The work was endless and the laborers were few even though the need continued to grow.
The crisis was reflected the growing number of phone calls he was receiving. God told him He was using him as an “Interrupter” to stop the enemy’s plan to steal God’s sheep. He began to look for someone to help him. Dave formed a non-profit and a board to help him strengthen and establish a more focused vision and stabilize a base of support to help more people. As Willian Booth, founder of the Salvation Army said of his rescue work among the alcoholics in England, “We formed an Army.” We are forming an army of those rescued to rescue those who still are caught in the grip of addiction and death.
Meet Our Board Members
David Johnson
Marjorie Cole
Jarrol Cole
Colin Akehurst
Mary Akehurst
Stephen Chan
Jennifer Kay
Jill Dickenson
Terry Widing
Anne Chan
LSMI North
Jennifer Kay
I have allowed satan’s minions to operate in my life in the form of alcohol and drugs, and in the form of depression. Satan says I deserve to die. God says He loves me enough to sacrifice His only son Jesus Christ in order to make a way for me to spend eternity in Heaven with Him. I AM REDEEMED! I love people and I love family. We all get a choice and I know that “it” is alcohol for me and “It’s Not an Option!”. If I can help someone make that choice too, then they can realize that they simply need to choose JESUS instead and they can have FREEDOM!
Robin & Pat Andreas
Out of their heartbreak and desperate need to find help for their youngest son Matthew who had been struggling for years, deep in addiction, God led them to Dave Johnson of LSMI. Dave met many times with Matthew and at one point helped him get into treatment, but Matt did not stay. Dave continues to reach out to Matthew, offering encouragement and help as Matthew continues in the battle, living on the streets, struggling to survive each day.
God used the pain their entire family has suffered and put a calling on their hearts to join Dave and the LSMI family. Located in Pengilly Minnesota, they have been a part LSMI since 2021, as a missionary team serving individuals and their families in the Northland. They trust the Lords hand is upon Matthew and declare and believe their prodigal son will one day come back to Jesus and join them in helping save the lost.
Robin is a Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Auntie, Friend, Health Advocate, RN of 46 years and Grateful Believer in Jesus Christ. She has served as a nurse in many different settings over the years and believes that God has been preparing her and her husband Pat for this mission all their lives. He has taken their trials and turned it for his good.
Pat is a Husband, Dad, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Friend, a retired small business owner and Grateful Believer in Jesus Christ. Together they serve the Lord and are humbled to be Jesus’s hands and feet on all His rescue missions. Knowing that God never gives up on any of His lost sheep, they don’t either, not on their son Matthew or anyone else God sends.
Praying to have a heart like Jesus, what grieves Him, grieves them. Every day they put on the Armor of God in preparation to be soldiers in Gods army to fight the spiritual battles. Always guided by Gods word in as in Matthew 25:40,” Truly I say to you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine you did unto me” They share Jesus’s love with compassionate hearts and are ever mindful how important it is to treat each person with dignity and respect. Together they partner with the Lord to meet people where they’re at.
With so many in need it can be very challenging, and every day overdose is taking precious lives here and across the country. Knowing the urgency, as we are not promised tomorrow, they stay open to Gods divine appointments and where he sends them to help save his lost. They feel it’s been a blessing and a privilege to be the hands and feet of Jesus. They are grateful to watch the miracles unfold, as people are set free, healed, restored, transformed, lives changed forever, giving all the glory, honor and praise to God.
In any given week they take crisis calls from individuals and their loved ones, make follow up calls, transport people to and from detox, treatment centers and sober living homes,host Alpha Groups, advocate in the court on individual’s behalf, serve at the Healing Waters Laundry Program, assist in aftercare support and so much more.
They are connectors, working closely with many different resources including other ministries, detox, treatment centers, homeless shelters, medical and mental health providers, counties, public defenders, law enforcement, jails, and drug court. They are invited to speak at churches, organizations, treatment centers, recovery groups bringing awareness that there is help, hope and healing. They pray with and disciple people in many local communities, county jails and love seeing the Lost Sheep come into the family of God. God willing, they plan to continue to serve as long as they can.