Updated August 29
Leavetaking – These congregations are saying farewell to their pastors.
Burlington, Bethany – Pastor Paul Hermanson
Conroy, First – Pastor Don Dovre
Keokuk, First – Pastor Rodney Underwood
Marshalltown, Trinity – Pastor Gregg Davison
Tipton, Trinity – Pastor Jamie Reising
Preparation – These congregations are doing intentional work to uncover mission, vision, and
values.
Albia, St. Paul – Interim Pr. Ronald Myers
Andrew, Salem
Cedar Rapids, Hope – Interim Pr. Anna Peck
Cedar Rapids, Holy Redeemer – Interim Pr. Dave Aanonson
Des Moines, Grand View – Interim Pr. Bonnie Parker
Goose Lake, Ascension
Iowa City, Zion – Interim Pr. Marsha Smith
Lisbon, Seeds of Faith – Interim Pr. Roberta Pierce
Marion, Ascension
North Liberty, Holy Trinity
Washington, Immanuel
Discernment – These congregations are finalizing their site profiles and are ready to interview
candidates.
Ames, Bethesda (Pastor for Youth and Family and Pastor for Worship Arts)
Andover, Faith
Ankeny, Holy Trinity (Pastor for Care and Community)
Bettendorf, St. James
Burlington, Messiah – Interim Pr. Tim Greenwald
Cedar Rapids, St. Andrew
Clinton, Elvira Zion – Interim Pr. Stacy Grau Christianson
Fairfield, First – Interim Pr. Heidi Williams
Newton, First
Ogden, Immanuel – Interim Pr. Don Rothweiler
Ottumwa, St. Paul
Perry, Mt. Olivet – Interim Pr. Eliezer Ortiz
Preston, St. John
Princeton, Zion
Sabula, Calvary
Vinton, Bethlehem
West Burlington, Peace — Interim Pr. Ralph Anderson
Walking Together – These congregations have called a new pastor and will celebrate their
installation soon.
Clinton, St. Paul – Pastor Tamara Siburg – Installation Sept. 9
Calamus, Faith and Our Savior’s – Pastor Leah Holloway-Nilsen – Installation Oct. 9
Pleasant Valley, Trinity – Pastor Stephen Nilsen – Installation Oct. 16
Adel, Grace – Pastor Tania Schramm – Installation Oct. 23
Marion, LC of the Resurrection – Pastor Jeffrey Frohner – Installation Nov. 16
Marion, LC of the Resurrection –Pastor Nate Montover- Installation Nov. 16
Davenport, St. Paul – Pastor Max Franks
Dixon, Hope – Pastor Dianne Prichard
Madrid, St. John — Pastor Don Dovre