I am the new Director of Youth and Family Ministries here at First. My husband was a pastor and went to be with Jesus in 2020. We have been in the ministry for almost 40 years. I have worked as a youth director, children’s minister, director of youth and family...

Pastor Jeff Kodis was born and raised in the United Methodist Church and has been pastoring churches in Iowa since 2003.  He is a graduate of Iowa State University where he met his wife Anna, and graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary before returning to serve in Iowa.  He has served...

Jan Randall grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa. She has been in Marshalltown since 1986 and has been on staff here at FUMC since 1987. She is the church organist/pianist & hand bell & vocal choir director. She enjoys teaching piano lessons from her music studio in her home. Her hobbies...

Jo Ruff has always lived in the Marshalltown area. She lived on a farm until Spring of 2018 when she and her husband, Tim, moved into Marshalltown. Jo and Tim raised three daughters and their seven grandchildren are the joy of their lives. She loves to sew, crochet, cook and...

Kay Couts was born and raised in Iowa. Kay attended William Penn University and received a degree in accounting with a business management minor. Kay is the owner of a cat, or rather owned by a cat. She enjoys meeting people, attending classes at the local Y and shopping online....

Steve Cherveny was born in Marshalltown, raised in Toledo, and has lived in Marshalltown since 1986. Steve is married and has three children and three grandchildren along with many “adoptive” kids. Steve enjoys going to sporting events, concerts, and loves making people laugh. Steve loves the Lord and believes in...