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We hope that you will join us for a service this week to see for yourself what Christ's Family Church is all about. Through a blend of contemporary and traditional music, drama, and practical messages the truth of the Bible is presented in a format that's easy to understand.

What We Believe

We believe that the Bible is God's inspired word to us. Jesus Christ is God's Son who came to be our Savior. Those who believe and confess in Christ as the only way to salvation become part of God's family, the church, and receive the gift of eternal life.

We are a part of the family of churches known as the Reformed Church in America.  For more information about the Reformed Church in America, please refer to its website: www.rca.org.

What to expect

Stop at the visitor station as you come in the front door. If you have children, drop them off before the service in the nursery located downstairs. There is a pager system for parents if your child needs you. Go to the sanctuary for the adult service. After the service - join us in the lobby. Come meet the pastor, learn more about the church and explore opportunities to get connected. Enjoy a cup of coffee and meet other members of Christ Family church.

Services

We have one service every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Sunday School, for children and adults, starts at 10:50 AM. Nursery care is provided during the service and Sunday School.

Our Pastoral Staff

	Pastor Brian Akker Senior Pastor Pastor Brian joined Christ’s Family Church as Senior Pastor in March of 2002 after serving seven years at a church in Northwest Iowa. Pastor Brian received a M.DIV. degree from Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI. He graduated in 1979 from Hope College in Holland Michigan and spent nine years teaching. He also worked for four years in the construction field before entering the ministry. He is married to Mary and they have two boys Kyle and Tyler.	[email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
	[email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Thursday	Pastor Tim Truesdell Associate Pastor Pastor Tim joined Christ’s Family Church in July of 2007.  Following seven years of post-secondary education, Pastor Tim received a B.A. in Sociology from Northwestern College (IA) in 2004, a M.Div. from Western Theological Seminary (MI) in 2007, and was ordained by the Reformed Church in America to serve as Minister of Word & Sacrament.  Along his journey in life, God has blessed Pastor Tim with his lovely wife Molly, who is a constant source of love and encouragement in times of blessing and strife.  Together, God has richly blessed their marriage with two children, Micah and Anna, who are deeply loved and are constant reminders that “the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14).
Our Support Staff
	Torri Vande Zande Director of Youth Ministries Torri came on staff November of 2003. She is a 1994 graduate of North Central University with a B.A. in youth ministry and is currantly working towards her Master of Divinity through Bethel Seminary. She has experience working with youth over the past 15 years and believes (and practices) relational ministry. Her responsibilities at Christ's Family is to direct the junior high and senior high programming and to train volunteer youth workers to use their gifts to impact the lives of young people.	[email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
	[email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Friday	Terri Fox Administrative Assistant Terri joined the staff of Christ's Family in January, 1999. She is responsible for handling all of our finances and secretarial work. Terri is married to Denny and they have three children: Amanda, Justin, and Ashley.
	John Pfautz Director of Music John started attending Christ’s Family Church in 1993. He soon became the organist and assistant choir director, with his wife Lorelei, playing the piano. In September of 2005 he took on the duties of Choir Director/Organist. John comes to the position having worked in church music for over 30 years and having lectured at the college level in various topics of church music. His full-time job is at Augustana College where he is the Voice Area Head and Director of Opera at Augustana.
		Lorelei Pfautz Pianist Lorelei serves as the pianist for the worship services and the choir. While she loves music as an avocation, she is by profession a social worker and serves as the Executive Director of a Quad City Social Service agency called Friendly House. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work. She and her husband John have been part of the Quad Cities for 20 years, and have three grown children, two of whom are married. She has two grandchildren.
	Becky Schuetz Director of Education Becky Schuetz and family have been members of Christ’s Family Church since 1997.  She has served as a teacher and discussion leader in the children’s and adult ministries, as well as coordinator for the children’s ministry.  Becky was added to the staff in the fall of 2007 to fill the newly created position of Director of Education.  Her duties include developing, organizing and providing education programs for children and adults that help them become growing disciples of Jesus Christ, as well as recruiting and training the teachers and leaders that God uses to instruct and draw His people closer to Him.  She also serves as a resource for study materials for small groups. Becky is married to Tom and they have 4 children:  Kyle, Lindsey, Alison and Grace.	[email protected] Office Hours: Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri 12:00 - 3:00 Wed 9:00 - 12:00
		Pam Van Zuiden Administrative Clerk Pam has been involved at CFC for several years and has joined the staff as an administrative clerk after retiring from ATT in Feb 2008.  She has 3 grown sons and 6 grandchildren.  Pam just completed a cross country bicycle trip as a retirement gift to herself and is ready to dive into the various activities at the church.