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Proudly located in downtown

MARION, IOWA

Our Location

995 5th Avenue
Marion, Iowa (map)

(319) 377-1121

stafchurch@gmail.com

STAF Ministries

 

Dennis & Linda Krog

Senior Pastor

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Senior Pastor Dennis A. Krog

Pastor Krog and his wife Linda are the founding pastors of Spirit and Truth Apostolic Fellowship. In 1996, God spoke to him concerning his ministry and told him to start a Home Missions church in Marion. He has pastored here for 14 years and has seen the wonderful works of God. He was ordained in 1997. 

 

 

Eric & Stacy Cleveland

Pastor

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Pastor Eric Cleveland

Pastor Cleveland and his wife Stacy started their Christian life here at STAF church and have the awesome privilege to help lead the most wonderful people in the world. Eric works as a Graphic Designer and Stacy works as a Paraeducator.

STAF Ministries & Services

 

Attendance

Crystal Triplett

David Triplett

Natalie Triplett

• Takes attendance for Sunday AM & PM and Wednesday evening

• Utilizes ChurchTracer software to keep attendance updated

Bible Quizzing

Jody Willett

• Creates STAF Quiz teams
• Thinks up creative ways to teach the kids scripture
• Promotes Bible Quizzing to parents and children
• Trains Quiz Coaches
• Schedules rehearsals, tournament trips
• Heads up fundraising
• Keeps everyone motivated to practice

Building & Grounds

Todd Quaas

• Maintains a well functioning building

• Makes repairs and gives estimates to pastor

• Delegates repair jobs to individuals as needed

• Creates a mowing & snow removal schedule

Building Supplies

Jody Willett

• Orders supplies as needed: toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies

Bulletin Board Updates

Jennifer Gray

• Neatly displays news bulletins, schedules, etc. on the bulletin board

• Keeps the bulletin board updated and fresh

• Collaborates with the Communication Director

Communications

Jody Willett

• Communicates STAF events

• Coordinates with the Bulletin Board ministry

• Creates monthly calendar

• Creates announcements for service

• Updates cancellations on KCRG.com & 101.9

Daughters of Zion

Stacy Cleveland

• Gets direction for prayer meetings for both STAF children and those in our community

• Helps lead the prayer group

Drama Ministry

Shelly Cleveland

• Prayerfully organizes and directs special events for outreach

• Performs monologues that minister to the lost and encouragement for the church

• Encourages others who are called to drama ministry to participate

• Works with puppets to teach children biblical principles and stories

Food Pantry

Katherine Vizecky

Lavon Barrow

• Keeps updated items in pantry
• Tosses old/expired items
• Attends to those in need
• Makes friendly reminders for donations
• Keeps plastic sacks stocked
• Creates a flyer that will go with the food
• Creates a list of needed and recommended items
• Sets standards and guidelines for the food pantry
• Dreams about how this ministry could grow and flourish

Hospitality (Flowers)

Crystal Triplett

• Sends flowers and/or cards to those in the hospital, homebound, celebrations and for those who are grieving

• Works with church treasurer

Lyrics Projection

Sienna Heubner

Haley Willett
• Uses laptop to display lyrics for worship service
• Sets up songlist for the service
• Makes sure projector is working correctly by testing before service

Meals in Time of Need

Faith Cleveland

Jennifer Gray

• Prepares a list of volunteers to make meals for those recovering from a hospital visit or grieving family members

• Visits with those in need and makes a list of meal ideas

Media & Technology

Shelly Cleveland

Tammy Primmer

• Uses laptop to record special preaching messages, evangelists, etc.
• Makes a master copy of the CD for duplication
• Starts the recording/Stop the recording
• Uses duplicator to make copies of preaching CD/DVDs.
• Creates a system for ordering & pickup of requests
• Orders blank CD/DVDs

 

 

Music Ministry

Jason Cleveland

• Gathers new worship music

• Works with worship team to create an atmosphere of worship, praise and excitement

• Organizes and leads music practices

• Keeps song books updated

• Teaches and trains singers and musicians in quality of craftsmenship

• Leads worship service

Nursery Coordinator

Rachael Quaas

• Creates a rotation list for nursery schedule
• Friendly reminders to nursery attendants
• Recruitment of new nursery attendants

Sign Language

Linda Krog

• Coordinates interpreters for church services

• Directs the STAF Sign Choir

Small Group Ministry

Eric Cleveland

Stacy Cleveland

• Organizes the structure of the small group ministry

• Works with coaches and small group leaders

• Prayerfully writes and investigates material that builds discipleship and community

• Trains new leadership

STAF Cleaning

TBD

• Organizes cleaning schedules for the building

• Creates accountability for ensuring a clean and tidy building

• Demonstrates a spirit of excellence and desire to glorify God

STAF Library

Ellen Irons

• Keeps library items neatly stocked with good books, CDs and DVDs
• Friendly reminders of items over 1 month due
• New checkout sheet when needed
• Promote/Create fun advertisements for items in library
• Makes sure CDs/DVDs are in good shape/not scratched

STAF Stix (Dowel Rod Performance)

Jody Willett

• Consistenly finds anointed songs and actions for performance

• Works with a small team for outreach and special events

Sunday School (K-6 grades)

Rachael Quaas

• Prayerfully receives direction for Sunday School curriculum

• Orders curriculum

• Trains teachers in the areas of classroom management, teaching methods, legal issues, and more

• Maintains the goal of excellence and spiritual progress of children

• Encourages teachers to decorate and enhance their classrooms for learning excitement

Sunday School (Adults)

Eric Cleveland

• Prayerfully write and gather biblical studies for spiritual growth

• Teach and work with other adult teachers

Usher & Greeters

Michael Simmons

Zachary Triplett

• Arrives to church 1/2 hour early
• Greets individuals with a smile before and after service
• Hands out any special event materials
• Answers any questions visitors may have

Visitor Followup

David Triplett

Crystal Triplett

• Gathers visitor cards and enters information into ChurchTracer software

• Makes next-day courtesy phone call and email

• Makes Saturday reminder phone call

Power Hour (K-6 grades)

Kristina Simmons

Faith Cleveland

• Teaches the children Biblical principles

Youth Ministry (12-18 yrs.)

Todd Quaas

Rachael Quaas

• Works with youth to develop mature Christianity

• Meets on Wednesday nights in a small group atmosphere

• Creates group topics that will spark interest, conversation and opportunities to grow in Christ

• Teaches purity, spirituality, and biblical knowledge

• Maintains a positive attitude and portrays the excellence of Jesus Christ to a troubled generation

• Reaches out and teaches STAF youth how to be inclusive to other teens

 

 

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