Our Staff
Our Staff

David Wise
Interim Pastor
Office Hours: Usually 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Or by appointment.
You can also talk to Pastor David on Sundays or send him a message.
About Pastor David
I am originally from Florida and have lived in Iowa since 1983. I have been married to Karen for 30+ years and we have raised five children. I hold a Master of Divinity degree from St Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. I served United Methodist churches as a pastor for 12 years.
I enjoy reading, watching a little TV, and playing board and word games like Quiddler, Five Second Rule, trivia and such. I also love college sports. Growing up in Florida I still love and support the University of Florida Gators. I occasionally get the opportunity to travel and watch the Gators play. I’ve been very fortunate to watch Gator teams win three of our most recent national championships.
I also love the ocean. I grew up near the Atlantic and it is fascinating and relaxing to sit and watch the waves as they crash into the shore.

Christine Kullander
Congregational Administrator
Office Hours:
Tuesday, 8:30-2:30
Wednesday, 8:30-2:30
Thursday, 8:30-2:30
Friday, 8:30-10:30
You can reach Christine by email: send her a message.
About Christine
Christine has previous experience working in a church office. In the past she has worked with volunteers, coordinated projects, and managed facility rental and website content maintenance and optimization.
She is a life long Linn County resident and today relishes the condo life she and her husband have in Marion. Christine enjoys traveling–domestic and international, her flower garden, watching/attending baseball games, reading, baking, and spending time with her family and, of course, “her” dogs.

Jackie Wedeking
Digital Media Specialist
About Jackie
Jackie Wedeking graduated from Wartburg College with a Political Science and Communications degree. After working in TV broadcast as a photographer and producer for seven years, she took her communication skills into the nonprofit section. For six-plus years, she’s worked for various nonprofits.
Jackie lives in Marion with her family. She and her husband joined Peoples Church in 2017 when they were looking for a welcoming congregation to raise their two young children in. Jackie enjoys homeschooling, going for walks in the woods, and gardening.