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
Returning 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