Lead Teaching Pastor - Steve Hudson

Steve was an independent contractor in direct sales for nine years when he began sensing God's call to full time vocational ministry.  He accepted a two-year internship at Johnston Evangelical Free Church to work on his education and gain experience.  Upon completion of the internship he was extended a call to become the Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach at Johnston Evangelical Free Church and served in that position for six years. 

He has a BA in Pastoral Ministry with a Concentration in Christian Leadership from Trinity College of the Bible and Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana.  Steve has been married to his wife Diana for over 20 years, and they have four children.  The Hudson's currently reside in the city of Grimes.

You can contact Pastor Steve at PastorSteve@timberlineonline.org.

Lead Pastor of Discipleship and Administration - Gary Bock

Gary came to know the Lord, was baptized and discipled as a young man.  In college he received his AA degree in Business Management and proceeded directly into the insurance industry.  He ultimately became a regional sales coordinator with a large insurance company, for which he was in charge of hiring and developing insurance agents.    During this time he met his wife, Susan, and they were married April 19,1997.  A brief nine months and three days later, on January 22, 1998, they were blessed by God with the arrival of their first, of four, daughters.

After 12 1/2 years in the insurance industry, and after trying to put God "on hold" for three years of that time - as he had been feeling the call into ministry - Gary left the marketplace.  He enrolled into Trinity Bible College and Seminary to obtain his pastoral ministries degree with an emphasis in Christian Leadership Development.  While enrolled at Trinity he was asked to serve an internship at Johnston E Free Church until he answered the call to help plant Timberline E Free Church in Urbandale.

Gary is passionate for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his wife, Susan, and their daughters.  He is also passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with others, along with equipping and training God's people for the work God has called them to do.

In his spare time he loves to travel, ride his Harley, go boating and fishing with his family, going on dates with his wife, and "dating" his daughters.  He also loves to read and enjoys being a lifetime learner.  Gary, Susan and their girls reside in Urbandale.

You can contact Pastor Gary at PastorGary@timberlineonline.org.

Pastor of Counseling and Worship - Don Morris

Pastor Don has been in the ministry for over 40 years.  Most of those years have been in the Des Moines area.  Don's father was a church planter and his mother an accomplished gospel piano player.  Church talk and Christian music filled his life at a very early age.

He holds two Bachelor Degrees from Cornerstone University, one in Christian Education and one in church music.   He also holds a Master's Degree from Moody Bible Institute.  His years in church music and 10,000 hours of Biblical, Christ-centered counseling will enable Don to serve the Timberline Church well.

Don has been married to Nancy for 30 years.  They have four grown children and have lived in Urbandale for 20 years.

You can contact Pastor Don at PastorDon@timberlineonline.org.