This year @ our Winter Mosaic Family Meeting, we'll be given an update on mid-year financials, along with voting on Elder Affirmations
Use the following to help inform & equip you as you prepare to vote and/or give feedback to the leadership and stewardship of Mosaic Church this year. MEET THE ELDER CANDIDATES
Candidates
Jeff Hamar
Married 33 years
2 Adult Children
Worked at Fisher Controls for 24 years
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I was born and raised in western Nebraska. Yes, I am a Huskers fan. I graduated high school in 1989, joined the Navy in 1991, and married Lisa in 1992. In 1997, the Navy moved me to Iowa to be a recruiter. They let me bring Lisa and our two sons, Alex and Josh. I started working at Fisher Controls on September 4, 2001 and got out of the Navy officially on September 29 of that same year. Several years ago, Lisa and I started attending Cornerstone Church in Ames. At the time, we were part of one of the two connection groups based in Marshalltown. We were both thrilled about the launch of a church plant here—we saw it as an opportunity to impact the Marshalltown community just as Cornerstone had impacted Ames. It was through Cornerstone that I came to understand faith as a relationship with Jesus, not just head knowledge about Him. That relationship truly began at Mosaic Church and has continued to grow and shape who I am today. Lisa and I are now co-leaders of a connection group with Geoff and Nancy Schive. I am also on the safety team and the set-up team. I am both excited and nervous to step into the role of Elder in Training at Mosaic Church. It is an opportunity to humbly serve and grow with this church family.
2 Adult Children
Worked at Fisher Controls for 24 years
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I was born and raised in western Nebraska. Yes, I am a Huskers fan. I graduated high school in 1989, joined the Navy in 1991, and married Lisa in 1992. In 1997, the Navy moved me to Iowa to be a recruiter. They let me bring Lisa and our two sons, Alex and Josh. I started working at Fisher Controls on September 4, 2001 and got out of the Navy officially on September 29 of that same year. Several years ago, Lisa and I started attending Cornerstone Church in Ames. At the time, we were part of one of the two connection groups based in Marshalltown. We were both thrilled about the launch of a church plant here—we saw it as an opportunity to impact the Marshalltown community just as Cornerstone had impacted Ames. It was through Cornerstone that I came to understand faith as a relationship with Jesus, not just head knowledge about Him. That relationship truly began at Mosaic Church and has continued to grow and shape who I am today. Lisa and I are now co-leaders of a connection group with Geoff and Nancy Schive. I am also on the safety team and the set-up team. I am both excited and nervous to step into the role of Elder in Training at Mosaic Church. It is an opportunity to humbly serve and grow with this church family.
David Tallman
Married 39 years
3 Adult Children
Worked for Wells Fargo for 32 years.
Retired March 2020.
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I grew up in California and came to Christ May 7th, 1975. Dawn and I met in 1985 and married that same year. We first lived in Portland, Oregon; then, after 2 years in the Quad-Cities, we moved to Altoona where we would spend the next 20+ years were we actively served in children's ministries, leading Adult Bible Fellowships, and College Ministries. In 2016, we moved to Marshalltown to provide daycare for our grandkids. We have been active in Mosaic since its initial launch. I am excited to see how God uses Mosaic to reach Marshalltown with the love of Jesus.
*Up for reaffirmation in January 2026
3 Adult Children
Worked for Wells Fargo for 32 years.
Retired March 2020.
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I grew up in California and came to Christ May 7th, 1975. Dawn and I met in 1985 and married that same year. We first lived in Portland, Oregon; then, after 2 years in the Quad-Cities, we moved to Altoona where we would spend the next 20+ years were we actively served in children's ministries, leading Adult Bible Fellowships, and College Ministries. In 2016, we moved to Marshalltown to provide daycare for our grandkids. We have been active in Mosaic since its initial launch. I am excited to see how God uses Mosaic to reach Marshalltown with the love of Jesus.
*Up for reaffirmation in January 2026
Elder-In-Training
Tim Klinge
*Tim has started the Elder-In-Training Process. He will not be included in the affirmation vote.
Married 16 years
2 Teenage Children
Employed at Fisher Controls for 15 years
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I was fortunate to grow up in a loving and Christ-centered home with four brothers and two sisters in Waverly, Iowa. Although we have been working in Marshalltown for more than 15 years, my wife Carrie and I chose to live in neighboring communities for 13 of them based on its historically "less than ideal" reputation. Mosaic Church was one of the reasons we finally decided to go "all-in" for Marshalltown, buying a house and sending our kids to the public school in 2023. It has been incredible the love and passion God has given me for this town since that decision and I am proud to live, worship, and invest in this community!
2 Teenage Children
Employed at Fisher Controls for 15 years
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I was fortunate to grow up in a loving and Christ-centered home with four brothers and two sisters in Waverly, Iowa. Although we have been working in Marshalltown for more than 15 years, my wife Carrie and I chose to live in neighboring communities for 13 of them based on its historically "less than ideal" reputation. Mosaic Church was one of the reasons we finally decided to go "all-in" for Marshalltown, buying a house and sending our kids to the public school in 2023. It has been incredible the love and passion God has given me for this town since that decision and I am proud to live, worship, and invest in this community!
If you have questions about anything please feel free to reach out to the elders collectively at elders@mosaicmtown.com or reach out to anyone individually as needed.