Pastor Jeff has been serving at LCR since August of 2020. He is passionate about scripture, teaching and finding ways to help others let their light shine. He and his wife Kelly have two sons and a labradoodle.
Joining us as our interim associate, Pastor Nate has been a pastor in our synod since 1999, and for the last 14 years has also taught in the Religion Department at Augustana College.
Katie is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. She runs our High School Ministry EDGE, Sunday Study group before services, as well as summer mission trips and fall retreats with the high school students.
Jill is one of our Children's Ministers for the past 10 years. She also coordinates the Social Concerns Team. She loves reading, music & watching the Hawkeyes.
Jessi is one of our Children's Ministers. She has a heart for working with children and loves working with our Sunday School program and Elementary Day Camp during the summer.
Marcia is our Volunteer Coordinator. She and her husband Larry have raised two children and now get to enjoy their 4 grandchildren. Marcia is an avid Iowa State fan and can often be found in Ames during football season!
Emily has been a secretary and receptionist at Resurrection since 2003. She is responsible for worship slides, mailings, and answering the phone. Emily loves music, reading, naps, social dancing, and this fine planet.
Evelyn started working at Resurrection in 2008 and now serves as the Treasurer & Office Manager. She volunteers pretty much everywhere at the church and sings with the Wednesday evening worship team. Her hobbies are watercolor painting, her garden, and her grandchildren.
Cari started as the Director of Connections in late 2019. She is responsible for marketing and communications. She also serves as the Wednesday Evening Song worship team coordinator. Cari loves hiking, kayaking, photography, music and activities with her family.
Ruth is one of our organists for the First Light Traditional Service, and also accompanies the Resurrection Choir and the Galileans Choir. Genealogy is Ruth's hobby and she works at the Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library as well as serving on the board of the Genealogical Society of Linn County.
Cheryl Irland
Cheryl is one of our organists for the First Light Traditional Service.
Tyler Hagy
Tyler is the director of the Resurrection Choir.
Laurie Stock
Laurie is the director of the Resurrection Ringers. She has a music degree from Wartburg College and gives piano lessons in her music studio in her home. She and her husband, Kent, and daughters, Kendrie and Kylee, live in Marion.
Barb Hazelton
Barb is the director for the Galilean's women's choir.
Matthew Lang
Matthew is the accompanist for the Evening Song worship team, and also plays piano for the With Faith worship team. Matthew was baptized and grew up at LCR and is very happy to serve in the music ministry of his home congregation. He has also joined Emmanuel Academies' 5-Year Pastoral Leadership Degree Program.
Lori Morgan
Lori is the accompanist for The King's Men choir.
Joan Meyer
Joan volunteers as LCR's recording secretary. A member for most of her life, Joan has done almost everything at our church. Joan and her husband have two grown sons. She was a longtime employee at Rockwell Collins, working in many areas of accounting, and retired as an Accounting Manager.
Jennifer McGowan
Jennifer works in the nursery.
Amanda Schultz
Amanda works in the nursery.
Linda Christiansen
Linda started working in the nursery in January, 2020. She also volunteers in many ways at LCR. Linda enjoys playing bells in the Resurrection Ringers group and playing piano.
Marsie Hemminger
Marsie is one of our custodians.
Dave Cosgrove
Dave is one of our custodians. He enjoys Hawkeye football and wrestling, spending time with family, and cooking.
