Mission Statement
The mission of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Iowa is to provide a safe and welcoming space for students and other individuals associated with the University of Iowa. We aim to support individuals in transition, educate leaders, and mentor young adults to integrate faith and life. Our goal is to equip young adults for witness, service, and mission.
Pastor Sarah Goettsch
On February 18 of 2016, Pastor Sarah Goettsch was installed as the permanent pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Iowa. Pastor Sarah was the interim pastor at LCM for about a year and a half. Prior to her tenure at LCM, Pastor Sarah spent 14 years at Faith Lutheran Church in Calamus, Iowa. Pastor Sarah lives in North Liberty with her husband Doug and her three wonderful (and rambunctious) boys.
Meet the Student Board
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Karima Mohammed
University Relations
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Callie Willham
Social Media
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Will Sandstrom
Administration
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Elizabeth Edwards
Community Outreach
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Gary Chen
Student Inreach
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Avery Watkins
Administration
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Cormac Nabhan-Warren
Fundraising and Board Liason
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Bri Brands
Student Inreach
LCM Council
The governing board of LCM consists of people from local congregations to act as the liaison between the campus ministry and the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the ELCA.
President: Leslie Schwarting
Campus Pastor: Rev. Sarah Goettesch
Vice President: Gerhard Strohmer
Treasurer: David Venzke
Secretary: Julie Gentz
Members: Gretchen Warkentin, Lesa Ackman, Brian Parrott, Dale Simon