Meet Our Team
Pastor Becky High
In 1989, through the process of telemarketing, Pastor Becky was one of many volunteers who helped start Christ Community Church. After serving as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Director, on staff as Director of Discipleship, and then responding to a call to professional ministry, Becky also served Christ Community as Associate Pastor. In 2008 Pastor Becky was called and appointed to serve Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church as their Associate Pastor. It was 2017 when she was unexpectedly and excitedly called back to Christ Community and continues to serve here as Lead Pastor. Pastor Becky and her husband Phil own a jewelry business in uptown Marion and have 3 sons and 5 grandchildren. You’ll likely find her hanging out with the Youth Group, spending time with the grandkids, eating chocolate, or outside taking a walk.
Donelle Mullin Administrative Assistant
Christ Community church shines because of Steve! Steve lives in Marion, has 2 wonderful daughters and 2 delightful granddaughters. He’s an avid bowler with an average of 201 & he and his wife frequently travel to tournaments around the country. You’ll see Steve on Sunday morning serving coffee and making sure the building is in good order.
Steve Boots Custodian
With never ending enthusiasm, Kristin is passionate about making sure every child at Christ Community has the opportunity to know Jesus and she helps each one feel as though the church is their second home. Kristin is a full-time licensed massage therapist and lives in Alburnett with her 3 kids, Izzy, Oliver & Elliot.
Kristin Lupkes Children’s Ministry Director
Jessica Hora Nursery Director
Jess grew up right here at Christ Community! She is gifted with a passion to care for young children and runs a daycare out of her home. She and her husband Josh have 3 sons, Jason, John, and James. Jess never misses a detail and her enthusiasm is contagious. You’ll recognize Jess because she is always around making people feel welcome and included!
Michelle Smith
Nursery Assistant
Information about Michelle coming soon!
Lynne Calton
Pastoral Care
Information about Lynne coming soon!
Our History
The vision for a second Methodist Church in Marion, IA, came into being in the late 1980’s, around the same time something known as “contemporary worship” was beginning to be noticed in the Midwest. Founding Pastor Ron Blix and a team of volunteers began a telemarketing campaign out of the basement of the First United Methodist Church in uptown Marion. From there people were invited to this new church with the contemporary worship style that would be meeting at the Collins Road Theater. On the first Sunday of worship on Oct. 8, 1989, 400 people gathered to worship the Lord!
The congregation grew and it was 1992 when the church moved to a second location. The Linn Mar High School Auditorium became home to Christ Community for the next several years.
After receiving a generous offer from nearby land owners, Christ Community built on it’s current location, holding the first worship service there in January, 1995.
More on the history of Christ Community will be coming soon!!
What We Believe
What We Believe
A relationship with God is where the depths of your heart are satisfied. In this relationship, our identity, fulfillment, and peace are given meaning and purpose.
We believe what the world needs is more Jesus.
Regardless of where you are in your journey, we welcome you.
About God: We believe in one triune God- God the Father, God the Son: Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present and the creator of all things. There is no greater love than the love which comes from the Father, by the Son, through the Spirit. (1 John 1:1-7)
About Salvation: The good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Our salvation comes through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the cross. By grace we receive new life through repentance and faith in Christ. In this we are forgiven and born again. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
About Scripture: We believe scripture points us to what life with Jesus looks like and helps us connect to God. We affirm the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, was inspired by God, so its words are the written and true revelation of God. It is therefore authoritative in all matters. (2 Timothy 3:16)
About Humanity: We believe we are created in the image of God, and as such, we are all recipients of God's grace. Because of humanity's choice to break the covenant with God, we are all marred by sin. (Colossians 1:15-23)
About The Church: We believe the church around the globe and throughout history is working for the reconciliation of the world. (Ephesians 4:11-12; Hebrews 10:24-25, 12:1)
Over The Years
