About Coach & GRAS Ministries
Coach Lance Meyer is a 1994 Graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College. After 25 years as a Called Worker serving as a Principal, Athletic Director, Teacher, Youth Minister, Coach, and Mentor, in 2020 Coach Meyer was in 3 comas and diagnosed with a rare disease called Hashimotos Encephalaphothy. On August 22, 2020 Coach Lance Meyer launched GRAS Ministries. Learn More by clicking recent WLC Article.
BROWSE STUDENT ARTWORK
Coach has had endless opportunities to teach and lead art classes in local schools in the Milwaukee area. He is currently leading art classes at St. Marcus from the end of June into July 2025. Coach also has the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with them!
WHAT'S COACH BEEN UP TO?
July 2025
TOSA FARMERS MARKET
Lots of painting sold and connections made at the farmer's market!
June-July 2025
PAINT WITH COACH
Coach led a painting lesson with the students at St. Marcus Lutheran in Milwaukee. He will continue to paint with the kids for the next couple of weeks!
June 2025
HOPE PRIMA
Coach was able to share his love of art and lead an art lesson with the 8th graders at HOPE Prime Christian School in Milwaukee!
May 2025
ART SHOW
The last weekend of March, Coach was at St. Marcus Lutheran in Jefferson for an art show!
COACH'S CHAPTER IN HESA
HESA’s third book, Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy/SREAT and Seronegative Autoimmune Encephalitis, addresses various aspects of these rare autoimmune conditions. It includes scientific information based on research, contributions from medical professionals and numerous other resources. It also provides personal narratives from patients and caregivers.
A Word From Coach
I have been very blessed in my lifetime, despite some serious health issues and many bumps along the way. As the Son of the "Iceman" Kent Meyer, "Watercolorist" Kay Meyer, and husband of Carrie Meyer there is no question that my life and recovery from Hashimotos Encephalaphathy despite having some significant challenges has been full of blessings and opportunities for unique ministry and connection.
Art has been an amazing avenue for personal therapy, growth, and opportunity for building an unique ministry. Matt Tommey and his team at Created to Thrive have helped me rebuild my life by focusing on God's IDEAL in my life. This includes reexamining my own Identity, really leaning into my Design as a Creative, Embracing Expansion and a #getBETTER mindset, Alignment that is in line with Scripture and works to build strong relationships with other people and organizations. Finally Love has been the center of all I do in GRAS Ministries. This IDEAL acronym has become a way of life.
So thankful for the opportunity to use a paint brush to enhance my own life and truly change the world eternally.
Milwaukee is My Home
