Fellowship Pastoral Staff

Pastor Rob Jones

Senior Pastor

I had the privilege of planting Fellowship in 1995 & continue to serve in the role of Senior Pastor. Our family has lived in the Norwalk area since 1992 and consider ourselves extremely blessed to live here and serve God in this area.

Pastor Dave Rewerts

Executive Pastor

I am blessed to fulfill the executive pastoral role at Fellowship. I also work to see men come together and whole-heartedly serve, follow, and worship the Lord Jesus Christ through leading our Men's Ministry, and serve as coordinator for our short-term Mexico Missions Team. My wife, Becky, and I live in Cumming and have 3 sons.

Pastor Matt Hayton

Pastor of Spiritual Development & Worship Leader

I seek to encourage spiritual growth in Christ among adults here at Fellowship. I also serve as Fellowship's Worship Team Leader. My wife, Ruth, and I live in Norwalk and have two children.

Forrest Parsons

Next Generation Pastor

I oversee Fellowship's Student Ministry for 6th through 12th grade students. My wife, Rachelle, and I live in Des Moines with our 2 kids.

Fellowship Staff

Beth McLaughlin

Communications Director & Administrative Supervisor

I manage all the communication needs, including promotion & advertising, graphic design, & social media. I also oversee the office administrative duties. My husband, Maddy, and I are lifelong Norwalk residents.

Scott Parsons

Operations Coordinator

I steward the care of our building and grounds as Fellowship's Facilities Manager, in addition to leading the Usher and Levite Ministries. My wife, Jess, and I have 3 kids and live in Altoona.

Heather Gibson

Elementary Director & Awana Director

I oversee Fellowship Kids (K-5th), and Awana and work with volunteers to ensure a fun, safe, and God-centered environment. I have been on staff since 1998. My husband, Ron, and I live just outside Norwalk, have 4 kids, and 2 granddaughters.

Jess Parsons

Administrative Assistant

I serve as the office receptionist and perform many of the church administrative duties. My husband, Scott, and I live in Altoona and are blessed with a son and 2 daughters.

Cheyenne Hixson

Early Childhood Director

I oversee Fellowship Kids Jr (Infants-PreK) and work with volunteers to ensure a fun, safe, and God-centered environment. I live in Norwalk with my husband, Tyler, and have one child.

Lisa Jones

Events/Love Norwalk/First Impressions Coordinator

I coordinate the training and scheduling of Greeters, event planning, and the Love Norwalk outreach. I have been on staff since September 2004. My husband, Rob, and I live just outside Norwalk and have three grown children.

Ruth Hayton

Café Manager

I coordinate the training and scheduling of all volunteers in the Fellowship Café. I also manage all of the Café inventory. My husband, Matt, and I live in Norwalk and have two children.

Tyler Hixson

Production Team Director

I lead our team in producing all the services and events held here at Fellowship, which includes managing audio, visuals, lighting, and our live stream. My wife, Cheyenne, and I live in Norwalk & have one child.

Maddy McLaughlin

Production Team Assistant Director

I assist our Production Team Director in producing all our services and events here at Fellowship. My wife, Beth, and I are lifelong Norwalk residents.

Fellowship Elders

We are blessed with the wisdom and leadership of our elders.

Tony Cipolla

My wife, Laura, and I live in Norwalk. We have attended Fellowship since 2009.

Dan Folkers

My wife, Diane, and I live in Des Moines. We have attended Fellowship since 2000.

Rob Jones

I had the privilege of planting Fellowship in 1995 & continue to serve in the role of Senior Pastor. Our family has lived in the Norwalk area since 1992 and consider ourselves extremely blessed to live here and serve God in this area.

Steve Klinefelter

My wife Peggy and I have lived in Norwalk since 1997, and attended Fellowship since 2014. We have three grown children who also attend Fellowship Community Church. We enjoy serving alongside so many amazing people here at Fellowship. In my spare time I enjoy working on our small acreage and cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs. 

Mike Taylor

My wife, Becky, and I live in Norwalk & have two grown daughters. We have attended Fellowship since 1995.