Staff
Staff
Lead Pastor
Dave Heisterkamp
Daily I am attempting to live my life as a thank you back to God. I am very thankful for having loving, caring parents as I was growing up. My mom made sure I was in church every Sunday and I attended a parochial school through 12th grade. I learned many things about God but do not remember anyone talking to me about having a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. My life spiraled out of control my first…
Youth & Young Adult Pastor
Tony O’Tool
Much of the change I’ve seen in my life has been the process of God continually breaking down my sinful nature and changing my attitude and desires. As I look back at my life and my salvation it is clear to me that God has been abundantly faithful and I have much to be thankful for. Like many people who are saved at a young age, I do not have a lot of memories of my life before I trusted…
Pastoral Resident
Peter Atwell
Peter’s favorite name of God is Jehovah Jireh, God who provides. The Lord has provided so much in his life; a beautiful wife, Clarissa, 2 incredible children (Noelle and Gabe), and blessings too far to count. Peter and Clarissa were married in 2014, and have gone through many good times with the Lord, but have had challenges along the way (feel free to ask about them!). Peter and Clarissa are both passionate about helping people to become more like Jesus…
Worship Director
Josh Sanders
I have learned that the most painful times of this life are actually God’s gracious, relentless pursuit of my heart I was born & raised in northeast Iowa; I grew up & graduated from high school in Dike, a small rural town near Cedar Falls. As a pastor’s kid, I’ve been in & around church my entire life; thankfully that also means I was continually exposed to the truth of the gospel. I still remember at 4 years old, telling…
Women’s Counselor
Deb Heisterkamp
We experienced God’s faithfulness to strengthen and sustain us. I grew up in a loving and Christ-centered home. I am very thankful for the upbringing and training of godly parents. When I was eight years old I realized I was a sinner and the burden of my sin turned my heart to the Lord. I was by myself when I knelt in front of our sofa and prayed to God confessing my sin and asking Christ to be my Savior. After…
Women’s Counselor
Teri Meers
Teri is amazed at the path that God has led her on to serve him in ministry. She and her husband Trevor have enjoyed building into the lives of many people throughout their 30 years of marriage and serving together in local churches. Teri began a relationship with Christ at the age of nine, and God eventually called her to serve in the local church through Biblical counseling. She has had extensive training through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and the…
Children’s Ministry Director
Amanda Sparks
God has a plan for us but we have to trust Him and give Him control. I went to college at Ashford University where I earned my B.A. and planned to teach high school chemistry. While at college I met my husband, Craig, and after we graduated in 2004, jobs moved us to Ankeny. When we moved our new neighbors asked us for over a year if we wanted to go to church. Shortly after beginning to attend Lakeside we…
Youth Intern
Eli Boatman
Eli has lived in Polk City for most of his life and started attending Lakeside’s youth group in 7th grade. Throughout high school and now college, he has had various opportunities to serve in the youth ministry, participate in missions trips and get involved in other ministries here at Lakeside Fellowship. Eli is engaged to Rylee Stewart. They enjoy serving alongside each other for children’s church, VBS, and youth group. Eli came to faith in Jesus Christ after a middle…