Pastor Brian Akker
Pastor
Pastor Brian joined Christ’s Family Church as Pastor in March of 2002 after serving seven years at a church in Northwest Iowa. Pastor Brian received a M.DIV. Degree from Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI. He graduated in 1979 from Hope College in Holland Michigan and spent nine years teaching. He also worked for four years in the construction field before entering the ministry. He is married to Mary and they have two boys, Kyle a Pharmacy Manager with Thrifty White and Tyler working at NASA.
Cadena Trusty Director of Youth Ministries
Administrative Assistant
Terri joined the staff of Christ’s Family in January, 1999. She is responsible for handling all of our secretarial work. She is married to Denny and they enjoy Iowa Hawkeye Basketball, the Chicago Cubs and traveling.

Director of Music
John started attending Christ’s Family Church in 1993. He soon became the organist and assistant choir director, with his wife Lorelei, playing the piano. In September of 2005 he took on the duties of Choir Director/Organist. John comes to the position having worked in church music for over 30 years and having lectured at the college level in various topics of church music. John is Professor of Voice and African Music, as well as chair of the Division of Fine and Performing Arts. at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.

Pianist

Director of Education