Pastor Skyler Hepler grew up near Madison, WI in the United States. He was baptised as a baby, but had very little Christian instruction as a child. When he was 13, a family friend brought Skyler and his brother to confirmation class where he learned the truth of who Jesus is and the forgiveness he has won for the world through his death and resurrection. Skyler graduated from Monona Grove High School in 2016 and enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with plans of becoming an engineer. However, after experiences as camp counselor, and some gentle encouragement from his pastor, God placed it on his heart to become a pastor himself. He dropped out of UW–Madison after one semester before transferring to Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN in 2018. At Bethany, Skyler met his wife, Erin Kelly who was born and raised in the Brisbane, QLD area. He graduated from Bethany on May 7, 2021, and then married Erin on May 16. Later that year, Skyler began his pastoral training at Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (BLTS). He served as vicar at Resurrection and Our Savior Lutheran in Winter Haven and Lakeland, FL.

On May 7 2025, Skyler graduated from BLTS with his Master of Divinity degree and was assigned to serve as pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Brisbane. He was ordained into the ministry on June 20, 2025 in Mankato and then installed as Pastor of Our Redeemer on Nov. 9th. 

Pastor Skyler loves spending time outdoors with Erin running, hiking, and birding. He also enjoys learning all about Australian sports and culture. If you ever need someone to talk to, or just someone to watch footy or cricket with, please give him a call. 

More than anything, Pastor Skyler wants you to know that Jesus is Your Redeemer who has paid for your sins and declares you forgiven!