STAFF BIOS
Pastor Paul Hoyer
Senior Pastor
What's the best car you ever had? In the 38 years that I have been driving I have owned 22 cars and I would have to say that my favorite car has been the..
Why work for the church? When I am asked to fill out a form that asks the name of my employer I usually write...
What's good about growing up in Nebraska? I enjoyed growing up in Nebraska because I learned to enjoy the outdoors and I learned how to amuse myself, there was not a lot of...Read More
Pastor Ben Hoyer
Associate Pastor
What's the best piece of advice that your father, Senior Pastor Paul Hoyer, has given you since you started your career as Pastor? One thing Dad told me that really sticks with me is that being a pastor ...
You enjoy the T.V Show Lost.. So, if you were trapped on a desert island and could only take three items what would they be? My wife, my son, and ...
What's the one thing that you didn't expect about fatherhood?Honestly I didn't expect it to be as much fun as it is. I mean I knew ...Read More
Pastor Jon Thomas
Associate Pastor
What's the best thing about being from Michigan? Family...then sports...usually in that order depending ...
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why? Talking really fast...oh wait...I already have that one. So ...
Why do you work for the church? God asked me...He really did. Read More
Betty Hoyer
Director of Christian Education
What was your favorite year of school and why? I have a couple of favorite years of school. For elementary it would have to be...
If you could live anywhere one week a year where would it be and why? If I could live anywhere for one week a year it would be ...Read More
Nancy Kruckemyer
Director of Early Childhood
If you were casting a movie of your life, who would play you and why? It would be Meryl Streep, ...
If you were one of your preschoolers what would be your favorite part of the school day? Story time. I love books.
Why do you work for a christian school? I have worked for Christian schools and secular schools. I found that... Read More
Edie Herota
Director of Preschool
If you had to be a restaurant, what type would you be and why? Italian. A little spice in my life, along with a little ...
What's your perfect rainy day activity?
Curling up on the couch with ...
Why do you work for a Christian Preschool? I feel like God brought me... Read More
Steve Kuiper, C.P.A.
Business Administrator
What are the best and worst aspects of living on a sail boat in the Caribbean? A lot of my personal "best and worst" was specific to my particular circumstances. After a couple years living and working on the island of Tortola...
Why do you work for the church? Because it saves so much on income taxes … Also, the work is rewarding, it’s a great team to work with and, most importantly, provides many opportunities to be more involved in the church and feel closer to God...Read More
Chris Johnson
Director of Communications
What's the best thing about being a Hawkeye? My grandfather took me to my first football game in Iowa City in 1985. It was #1 Iowa vs #2 Michigan...
Why work for the church? Truthfully, I never envisioned working for a church. 7 years ago, I was sitting in a photography studio...
If you were to have a third child what would you name it? Miracle Johnson. That's what it would take to convince me ..Read More
Sue Moffit
Office Manager
If you were a vegetable what would it be and why? Definition: Broccoli is a hardy...
Why do you work for the church? Great benefits!
What's your L Team? Pat Smith’s Bible Study, Ivy Fernandez’s 5:45 Morning Bible Study and Bev Marubbio’s Dining Out...Read More
Carolyn Litwin
The Manager of Everything Else Important
What was the best place to cruise to? I have had two fantastic cruises, one was through the Panama Canal and staying on...
What is the longest distance you've walked? Longest distance in a single day is...
Why do you work for the church? I started over ten years ago as a volunteer with the Worship Director. Then moved into...Read More
