In 2022, I came to Faith Lutheran Church and became an Iowa resident again for the first time since 7th grade. In between, I studied history in college, then Bible translation and theology in graduate school and seminary. God has developed me through teaching at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, editing Christian books in Minneapolis,… Read More »

My name is Eric Patten.  I have been serving on staff at Faith for 8 years and have served in various roles.  I have served as the Children and Youth Director, and Discipleship and Evangelism Director.  For the past 3 years I have served as the Director of Visitation and Stephen Ministry for Faith, and… Read More »

I came to Faith in Fall 2022. Actually, it would be more accurate to say I returned to Faith, as I grew up in this church and God called me back here after a brief time away at college. I majored in Elementary Education and spent a year working as part of a Youth Ministry… Read More »