Leadership

Pastor Jason has been ordained and serving congregations in Iowa for over 21 years. Originally raised in New York, he moved to the Midwest in 1994 to attend Grand View University. He jokes that while he wasn't born here, he is "an Iowan by the grace of God."
His ministry and education have taken him across the country—including stops in Washington, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania—before ultimately bringing him back to Iowa to serve the communities he loves. Prior to his current call, he spent many years serving congregations in Strawberry Point and Eagle Grove.
Family & Home Life
Pastor Jason is blessed with a wonderful, blended family. His wife  Julie is a Vinton native and UNI graduate who spent the last two decades living and working in the Des Moines area. Together, they are enjoying navigating the beautiful whirlwind of combining households and settling into life in Manchester. He has four children: Maia (husband Russell), Jensen, Evan, Abe (Ya-Bo) Lin, and Luke.
Pastor Jason's late wife, Amy, passed away in July 2023 after a courageous six-year battle with cancer, during which Pastor Jason and his family were deeply sustained by the grace, care, and support of the church community.
Outside of Ministry
When he isn't at the church, Pastor Jason enjoys attending live concerts, going to sporting events, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes (even if his house is a bit divided, as Julie is a dedicated Iowa State fan!).
Pastor Jason loves connecting with people firsthand. While he admits he isn't always the best with names right away, he loves getting to know the stories, joys, and hearts of the congregation. The absolute best way to get to know him is over a simple cup of coffee—so if you see him around, don't hesitate to invite him out to chat!

Contact Susi by calling the church office at 563-927-3420.

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Vance and his wife Linda moved to Manchester after his military service in 1969 and have been church members since. He hopes to get more children and families involved in the church. In is spare time he works on his acreage south of Elkader.
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16

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Brenda has been a member of our church since 2003. Her favorite part about serving on the church council is working with and getting to know the other council members a little better. She is currently the Central Office Secretary at West Delaware CSD.
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 31:25 

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Donna has been a member of our church since 2003. She enjoys being involved in the behind the scenes our church and getting to know new people that she didn’t know before joining church council. She is a surgical services RN at Regional Medical Center in Manchester and loves spending time with her family.
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16

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