1 Thessalonians 5:12 NLT ”… honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you…”
Pastor – Dr. Tom Clegg
Dr. Tom Clegg has a big heart for people, and an even bigger heart for helping churches become more fruitful in all they do. Tom has been serving at Westview since August of 2010. He makes his home in Urbandale with his wife Jodi and they have two daughters, Chelsea and Lindsey way in college.
Pastor - Susan Watson
Susan serves as one of Westview’s pastors, overseeing the discipleship and outreach ministries. She loves God’s Word and his people and is passionate about serving others. Susan began her career in the insurance industry as an actuary and later Chief Financial Officer. She left that profession to stay home with her children and felt a call to ministry. She graduated from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul in 2007. Susan and her husband, Dave, have 13 year-old twins, Elizabeth and Matthew. In addition to time spent with family, Susan enjoys golfing, gardening, traveling, time spent on or near water, dogs, and anything chocolate!
Children’s Ministries - Tyra Behnkendorf
Tyra serves as Westview’s Director of Children’s Ministries, overseeing all programming for children ages birth through 5th grade. She absolutely loves children and is passionate about Christian education that imparts a loving, relationship-building, and relevant link to their young lives. Upon graduating from The University of Iowa in 1997, Tyra earned her Master’s Degree in Education in 1999 and began her career as a 4th grade teacher in Nevada and later a 5th grade teacher in the Waukee School District. After 8 years of teaching, she left the profession to be home with her children. Tyra and her husband, Curtis, have two precious children, Chase and Emma. They have been attending Westview Church since 2000. Tyra felt a strong calling to become involved with children in a Christian setting, and jumped into the children’s ministry with both feet. In addition to time spent with family, Tyra enjoys listening to live music, reading (especially People magazine and anything written by Beth Moore), dancing, traveling, and singing loudly in the car with her children!
Preschool Director – Christy Wellendorf
Christy is the Preschool Director at Westview. She loves helping young children learn about God’s word. Christy graduated from Simpson College in 1989 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She has spent her time teaching preschool and was an Assistant Director of a childcare and learning center. Christy and her husband, Brian, have 2 children, Tyler-17 and Bailey-11. They spend a lot of time enjoying sporting activities together.
Secretary/Receptionist – Linda Meyer
Linda has been Westview’s secretary and receptionist since 2001. After college, she worked in the banking industry in Des Moines. When her children were small, she stayed home with them and spent time volunteering at church, school and Girl Scouts, and also attended classes in the Bible Study Fellowship program. Linda returned to work as a part-time church secretary, which has allowed time for her family and volunteering. Linda and husband, Doug, have 2 daughters who are both graduates of Central College in Pella. Sara is an elementary teacher in Johnston, and Amy works for an insurance company in Des Moines. Linda enjoys family activities, gardening, baking and sewing.
Custodian - Tony Price
Tony Price has been working as the janitor at Westview since 2005. He enjoys working behind the scenes to keep things running. He lives in Grimes with his wife, Angie, and two children, Emily,18 and Elijah, 12.
Elder Board
Brent VanderWaal
Dennis Schmitt
Jodi Rhone
Keith Wilhite
Erika Johnson
Chuck Pletke
Leadership Team -
Pastors – Tom Clegg & Susan Watson
Children & Family Ministries – Tyra Behnkendorf
Worship – Curtis Behnkendorf
Guest Services – Tina Brown
Prayer – Margaret Stone
Serving – Tom Wiersum
Small Groups – Gina Knudsen
Waukee Area Christian Services – Melissa Stimple
Office Manager – Linda Meyer
Ministry Assistant – Angie Schmitt
