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Current Transitions
July 3, 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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These congregations are saying farewell to their pastors.
Monticello, Wayne Zion - Pastor Wade Reddy, retiring Nov 2024
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These congregations are doing intentional work to uncover mission, vision, and values.
Clinton, Zion Evangelical - Interim Pr. Julie Higgs
Davenport, St. Mark -
Des Moines, Christ -
Des Moines, Good Shepherd - Interim Pr. Ronald Myers
Fort Madison, St. Paul -
Iowa City, Gloria Dei -
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’s - SAM Jenna Harris
Andover, Faith - SAM Anthony Windau
Bettendorf, St. James - SAM Bryce Hewlett
Boone, Augustana - Interim Pr. Robin Coughennower
Cedar Rapids, Our Savior’s - Interim Pr. Cindy McKenzie
Clinton, Elvira Zion - SAM Carrington Giddings
Conroy, First - Interim Pr. Zach Bey
Des Moines, Grand View – Interim Pr. Keith Lingwall begins Fall 2024
Des Moines, Luther Memorial - Interim Pr. Jeff Alvestad
Durant, Gloria Dei -
Marion, Ascension - SAM Daniel Luepke
Marshalltown, Trinity -
Muscatine, New Era -
Ottumwa, St. Paul (two-point with Trinity Episcopal Church)
Preston, St. John - Interim Pr. Erick Swanson
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. Keep these congregations and pastors in your prayers as they begin new ministries together!
Burlington, Bethany - Pastor DaMisha McFarland-Pollock
Burlington, Messiah - Pastor DaMisha McFarland-Pollock
Davenport, St. Paul - Pastor Mark Niethammer
Lisbon, Seeds of Faith – Pastor Erika Uthe
Princeton, Zion - Pastor Pete Hagglund