Current Transitions
March 28, 2024
The transition process is broken into four phases within the Southeastern Iowa Synod. Please expand each phase below to view congregations currently in a variety of transition phases.
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Davenport, St. Mark’s - Pastor Travis Fisher-King
Des Moines, Christ - Pastor Fayonne Tooman
Iowa City, Gloria Dei - Pastor Roger Dykstra
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These congregations are doing intentional work to uncover mission, vision, and values.
Clinton, Zion Evangelical - Interim Pr. Julie Higgs
Des Moines, Good Shepherd - Interim Pr. Ronald Myers
Iowa City, Zion – Interim Pr. Marsha Smith
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These congregations are finalizing their site profiles and are ready to interview candidates.
Albia, St. Paul - SAM Jenna Harris
Andover, Faith - SAM Anthony Windau
Bettendorf, St. James - SAM Bryce Hewlett
Boone, Augustana - Interim Pr. Robin Coughennower
Burlington, Bethany - Interim Pr. Pete Hagglund
Burlington, Messiah -
Cedar Rapids, Our Savior’s - Interim Pr. Cindy McKenzie
Clinton, Elvira Zion - SAM Carrington Giddings
Conroy, First - Interim Pr. Zach Bey
Davenport, St. Paul - Senior Pastor retiring in 2024
Des Moines, Grand View – Interim Pr. Bonnie Parker
Des Moines, Luther Memorial -
Durant, Gloria Dei -
Marion, Ascension - SAM Daniel Luepke
Marshalltown, Trinity -
Muscatine, New Era - SAM Bunny Stoutes
Ottumwa, St. Paul - (two-point with Trinity Episcopal Church)
Preston, St. John - Interim Pr. Erick Swanson
Princeton, Zion - Interim Pr. Del Preston
Sabula, Calvary - Interim Pr. Erick Swanson
Tipton, Trinity - Supply Pr. Marcia Carrier
Washington, Immanuel -
West Burlington, Peace - Interim Pr. Jim Zuehls
Winterset, St. Paul - Interim Pr. Heidi Williams
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These congregations have called a new pastor and will celebrate their installation soon.
Andrew, Salem – Deacon Laurie Finn, as part of Trinity Parish of Jackson County
Huxley, Fjeldberg - Pastor Tim Jacobsen
Lisbon, Seeds of Faith – Pastor Erika Uthe