Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tim graduated from Western Bible College in Salem, Oregon (now Corban University). After years working as a Christian camp counselor, juvenile probation officer, and juvenile  prison counselor, Tim went on to get a Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Washington where he also met his wife, Sarah. They moved to Iowa in 2005. After a few years in Iowa, Tim could no longer ignore the call to pastoral ministry. In 2011, he graduated from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary with a Master’s in Divinity. Tim’s first call is Christ Church Presbyterian. Tim and Sarah’s family includes two sons, Geoffrey and Ian, and two American English Coonhounds named Wallace and Gromit. Tim is passionate about the church and helping people encounter the living God through Jesus Christ. In responding to God's call at Christ Church, he desires to foster authentic spiritual growth and nurture.

Our Parish Associate is a dear lady named Lucille King.  Lucille is from Western New York--Lyndonville High School grad, got her BA from University of Rochester, NY, had one year at Union Theological Seminary in NYC and graduated from U of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 1994 with a Master of Divinity degree.  Lucille served as pastor at Cascade, IA for 11 years, retired in 2005, and has been part of Christ Church ever since.  She enjoys reading, travel, pencil puzzles, and visiting.  Currently, she spends a lot of time knitting dolls for African orphans. She also has 7 living children (1 died), 16 grands and 4 greats. Her family enjoys a reunion every other year and it must look a little like an army battalion reunion with all of the children, spouses, grand children, etc. Lucille spends a lot of time doing things for Christ Church that many of us don't know about.  She helps the pastor with hospital and nursing home visits, arranges for Bible studies, helps with many of our projects such as our Cleveland Connection activities as  well as Family Promises. and I know she prays for us during our successes as well as through our failures.   When Lucille came to Christ Church in 1994, I think we all felt as if an angel had been dropped in our laps.   

Judi is our wonderful church secretary!  She is also a long time member, is involved in our Bible studies and other things around the church.  As a secretary, she's the soul of discretion which is a great trait for a church secretary.  

Mary directs the Christ Church bell choir and was previously the choir director for many years.  Mary has degrees from University of Northern Iowa in Music Education with emphasis in upper strings as well as a BA in Business from Coe College.   Mary and her husband, Jon, are long time members of Christ Church and have attended the church since it's inception in 1954.  They have served in various capacities through the years including deacons, elders, teaching Sunday School and administrator of the website to name a few. Both agree that Christ Church is one of the warmest and most friendly churches in the city and are happy to call Christ Church their church home.  

I joined Christ Church in 2011 with my husband. We have 5 grown children, 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson .Our four legged kids are Max and Macy. We love being members here and have made many friends. I was Facilitator for the Church Directory and also the 60th Anniversary of the church. I also have been involved with Chancel Guild, PW, Nominating Committee, Family Promise for the church. Now I am involved with Chains Interrupted(Awareness of Human Trafficking) with others members of the church. I started helping in the office in 2016 and became a member of the staff this spring.

Gary Mohomes handles custodial and light maintenance for the church. Gary grew up in Chicago, but moved to Cedar Rapids with his daughters, who are 5 and 7 to get away from the violence. His daughters attend Prairie Elementary School. Gary is fascinated with exotic fish and when he's not working, he's buying new ones or looking at tanks and other accessories for them. Gary also loves reading history and hands-on projects.