Joel started at Federated in 2014 as the Connections Pastor and currently serves as the Senior Pastor. He loves connecting with people and teaching the Word of God. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, and being outdoors whenever possible with his wife, Dara. 

joel@federatedfellowship.org

Sean, his wife Amanda, and their two sons, Jonathan and Landon, have attended Federated since 2015. Sean joined the staff in 2022 with a passion to grow connections and community in the church. In his free time, he enjoys a friendly competition of pickleball or board games, and watching sports with friends and family.
 
sean@federatedfellowship.org

Drew began attending Federated during his college summers and has continued after he and his wife, Laci, moved to Pella. They have two hunting dogs, Ace and Angel, and enjoy hiking, walks, bike rides, and camping together.

drew@federatedfellowship.org  

Brooke attended Federated during her time at Central College and came on staff after graduating in 2019. She enjoys spending time outdoors running, biking, and playing pickleball. Anytime of the year, she also appreciates a good Hallmark movie. 

brooke@federatedfellowship.org

Mom to three adult kids and their spouses, plus "Nana" to six grandchildren, Lenis enjoys helping in the office and connecting with the members of the church family. She enjoys using music to share Jesus with others and is happiest when her house is full of family and friends.

lenis@federatedfellowship.org

Josie, her husband, Dustin, and two boys have been at Federated since 2020. Josie joined the staff in 2023 with excitement for programming options for children and how they will positively impact the families of Federated.

josie@federatedfellowship.org

Sabrina has been at Federated since 2013 with her husband, Max, and children, Hadassah and Benaiah. She joined the staff in 2025, looking forward to interacting with kids, parents, and volunteers in her role.

sabrina@federatedfellowship.org

Denise and her family became members of Federated in 1990, and she joined the staff when the church building opened in 2009.  Her favorite part of her job is serving beside her work family and going into the church she loves. A true fall-lover, she enjoys going to haunted houses with friends and family each October. 

Marlene and her husband, John, have been a part of Federated since 2001. They have five grown children and eight grandchildren. Marlene has been on staff since 2007, with a passion for being with and helping people in her role.

marlene@federatedfellowship.org

Mya has been attending Federated since 2022. In her free time, she loves to journal, hammock, bake, or read. Mya joined the staff in 2025 with a passion for serving by creating fun, engaging media.

mya@federatedfellowship.org

Laney has been attending Federated for a year and is looking forward to learning from the Federated staff and gaining experience in different aspects of ministry as an intern. She is a religious studies major at Central College and plans to pursue a career in children's ministry after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and doing crafts.

William is a student at Central College studying kinesiology and religious studies while pursuing global missions. He spends his free time running, playing piano, reading, sailing, and even taking chemistry courses for fun. He has been attending Federated for three years and is excited to get to know the staff, learn more about how a church functions, and grow in his walk with Christ this summer.

Josh has attended Federated for three years and is looking forward to serving the church body and learning more about the variety of ways that is done this summer. He is studying mathematics and economics at Central College while pursuing a career in ministry. He is a member of the Central Men’s Soccer team and enjoys other sports, including golf, frisbee golf, and pickleball. When he’s not playing sports, Josh also enjoys reading.