Our Leadership
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Des Moines Fellowship is led by a team of Elders who teach on a rotating basis, bringing a variety of input and perspective. The Elders share ministry with a team of Deacons, whose mission is to serve the church body.
In the New Testament the only two offices which are identified (& given qualifications for) are that of elder & deacon. Elders are the ‘pastors’ in a local church. The word pastor simply means shepherd. That is one of the responsibilities of an elder. In the N.T. ‘pastor’ is used to describe a function and a spiritual gift. It was not a title or office.
If you are unsure who to contact at Des Moines Fellowship or have a general questions, please contact us here.
Elders
Quentin Dietrich
Ministries: Pastoral Leadership
Bio: I began attending Des Moines Fellowship after attending Iowa State University and Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. I am actively involved in the teaching ministry on Sundays, helping lead our men’s ministry, Man to Man, and playing guitar on the worship team.
I enjoy teaching and delving into the Word of God to point people towards the true author and perfecter of our faith. My passion is to see people understand, experience, and live out of the transformative power of the gospel and grace in their life.
My wife, Katherine, and I have three kids.
Seth Rosendahl
Ministries: Pastoral Leadership
Bio: I started attending Des Moines Fellowship in 1995. My wife Anne and I co-led the youth group along side two other couples from 2001 until 2008 when I began serving as an elder. I have a full time job as the customer service manager for a home builder and my wife home-schools our eight children. I enjoy teaching God’s Word and have a strong desire to see His people conformed to the image of Christ. One of the many joys Anne and I have experienced in ministry is counseling and fellowship with young couples preparing for marriage.
Greg Smith
Ministries: Pastoral Leadership
Bio: My wife, Julie, our four children, and I moved to Des Moines in 1994. We spent the next eight months looking for a church. It wasn’t until the day we walked into Des Moines Fellowship that we knew we had found what we were looking for. There was a pervasive atmosphere of love and peace one could sense throughout the service and the fellowship afterward. Our children grew up in this church learning the Scriptures and how to walk in grace. The church called me to the eldership in May 2001. The church called me to full-time pastoral work as of August 1, 2023. My burden for ministry is best expressed by Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.
Paul Strahan
Ministries: Pastoral Leadership
Bio: Shortly after graduating from Iowa State I helped start Des Moines Fellowship in 1977 in the living room of a home with a few couples and young singles. I met my lovely wife Cathy there a few weeks later. Together we raised three wonderful daughters and are now blessed with 13 grandchildren. I have a passion for people to know who they are in Christ and build their identity around Him. Cathy cares deeply about people and is skilled at using the Word to encourage women. I enjoy reading, traveling, sports, music and most of all spending time with my wife & family.
Deacons
Mark Oberhaus
Mark Schneider
I have been a part of Des Moines Fellowship since 2013. My primary focus is community outreach and the DMF food pantry. Additionally, as a financial professional I am happy to partner with those in the church seeking financial counsel. My wife, Anne, and I have three children.
Brandon Smith
Duane Tysseling
My area of ministry focuses on practical needs. Building maintenance issues, providing rides to church and helping people move. My wife Char and I help coordinate special events at Des Moines Fellowship.
Todd Tysseling
I am a lifelong member of Des Moines Fellowship. I work on missions related ministries, am involved in some teaching & small group leadership, along with working on a variety of other administrative items for DMF. My wife, Kelli, and I have 6 children.
Mark Walter
Ministry Leaders
Beth Greiman
I began attending Des Moines Fellowship in 1978. My educational background and teaching experience are elementary and middle school education. I truly enjoy working with the kids at DMF and co-lead the children’s ministry (LAF – Laying a Foundation) for children ages 2 – 6th grade. This includes Sunday school, Wednesday night activities and other children’s events.
Vickie Greiman
I began attending Des Moines Fellowship in 1977. My educational background and teaching experience are in early childhood education. I thoroughly enjoy working with the kids at DMF and co – lead the children’s ministry (LAF – Laying a Foundation) for children ages 2 – 6th grade. This includes Sunday school, Wednesday night activities and other children’s events.
Aaron Kelly
I oversee the worship/music ministry at Des Moines Fellowship. My wife Melissa and I have one son and three daughters.
Brandon and Hannah Smith
