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Pastor Kent Landhuis ~ Pastor of Teaching and Leadership

Pastor Kent grew up on the east side of Des Moines. He's always had Cyclone leanings and became a confirmed fan when he started his studies at Iowa State University in 1981. He graduated from ISU in 1984 with a B.A. Degree in Philosophy. Pastor Kent then attended seminary at Trinity Divinity School where he graduated with a Masters of Divinity Degree in 1987. He was an Associate Pastor in Michigan before arriving at Cedar Hills in 1995.

He has three children, Kelsey, Travis and Shaina and a wife, Mary. In addition to spending time with his family, Pastor Kent loves to putter around in his garden. Passionate about preaching and leadership, Pastor Kent considers it his mission to proclaim the Good News of God's love to all who will listen.

Pastor Todd Joslin ~ Pastor of Youth and Discipleship

Todd grew up in Marshalltown, IA and lived there his entire life until heading off to Pella to attend Central College. He graduated from Central with a B.A. degree in Business. Through a series of events he ended up being a youth director at Calvary Reformed Church in Des Moines for 4 years after college. In 2001 he felt the call to pastoral ministry and with his wife, Jodi moved to Pasadena, CA so he could attend Fuller Theological Seminary where he graduated with a Masters of Divinity Degree in 2005. He arrived at Cedar Hills Community Church in 2005.

He loves spending time with his family and friends and following the Iowa Hawkeyes. He is passionate about the outdoors and traveling around the country to our nation’s national parks. Pastor Todd has a heart for the youth and helping them move through the life stage of Jr. and Sr. High and into a deeper connection with Christ. He sees the key to discipleship as being in authentic relationships with others in a small group community.

Pastor Leonard “Doc” Ranson ~ Pastor of Care and Visitation

Leonard Ranson is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. Upon graduation from high school he attended and graduated from Washington and Lee University with a B.A. in Religion. Following his college graduation he went to Duke University Divinity School where he obtained his B.D. For the next 15 years he served United Methodist Churches in the Baltimore and Washington area.

Since coming to Iowa in 1971, Dr. Ranson has worked in the business world, Teleconnect and MCI; been a college administrator and coach, Mount Mercy; and served as interim pastor at the Shellsburg Presbyterian Church.

Marie Schulte ~Director of Ministry Development

Marie joined the staff of CHCC in June of 2005 as the Director of Ministry Development. She is passionate about creating and sustaining a “ministry team driven church.” It is her vision that every member of CHCC find a ministry to serve in and to feel passionate about.

Marie lives in Fairfax with her husband Kurt and Children Zachary and Alaina. When she is not working Marie enjoys spending time with her family, reading and enjoying summertime in Iowa. If she could Marie would gladly hibernate through Iowa winters.

Kris Crowther ~ Director of Children’s Ministries

Kris joined the staff in August of 2006 to fill the newly created position, Director of Children’s Ministries. She received her BS in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska (yes she is a big “Husker” fan) She comes to the team with a dozen years of experience as a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, VBS and Christmas Program Director.

Kris is married to Bruce and has two sons, Scott and Craig. Her hobbies include scrap-booking, crafts, gardening, quilting and more. Her mission is to help develop and train leaders to become good shepherds for our children.

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Leah Van Maaren ~ Director of Worship

Leah joined the staff in September of 2007. She received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Simpson College before later attending Concordia Univ. of Wisconsin to work on an M.A. in Church Music. She graduated from Briercrest Seminary in Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada in 2007 with an M.A. in Worship.

Before joining CHCC, Leah spent three years as the Worship and Ministry Team coordinator at Central College in Pella, Iowa and has led worship and music in various venues and churches across North America. Her passion is leading others to encounter God through acts of worship. She enjoys writing music, Star Trek Voyager, and Tim Horton’s Coffee.

Tracy Spicer ~ Office Coordinator

Tracy joined the staff in May ’06. After attending CHCC for 11 years, she feels honored to be a part of the church in a new and different way. Her mission is to be the face of CHCC, spreading God’s love and grace to everyone she encounters daily – either on the phone, when someone comes through the door or through the many tasks she handles daily. Her goal is to go above and beyond in her job, knowing that” various duties as assigned” are as important as her listed jobs.

Tracy and her husband, David, were active members of CHCC before his death in 2004. Tracy and her children, Ashli, Brandon, and Colton strive to “be strong and courageous” Joshua 1:9, while trying to deal with the loss they have experienced. Through all of this, they know that God and their church have been faithful to them.

Paul Donnan ~ Maintenance Coordinator

Paul grew up in Cedar Rapids. He began working for the church in 2003. Prior to that he was a Detective on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. His parents, Sally and Doug, joined Cedar Hills Community Church in 1961.

Paul has two boys, Grant and Michael. When not spending time with his family or at church, he enjoys the outdoors, baseball, and gardening. He is passionate about the commandment “Love your neighbor.” His favorite Bible verses are those that declare and describe Heaven.