Iowa City » Pulpit SupplyLara Marsh2026-09-28T13:21:39-05:00
The following listing is comprised of Ministers and Laypersons who have notified the Presbytery office that they are available to provide pulpit supply for area churches. If you are aware of other persons who should be included, or wish to be removed from the pulpit supply list, please email leann@peia.org or call us at 319-354-9220.
The minimum fees set by the Presbytery for pulpit supply are as follows:
$175 – one church one service plus mileage (current IRS rate*)
$225 – two services yoke field plus mileage (current IRS rate*)
$200 – two services same church plus mileage (current IRS rate*)
$85 – each meeting for Moderators of Session and/or Congregational Meetings plus mileage (current IRS rate*)
*Current IRS rate for 2026 = 76 cents for business miles
In addition to working with the trained and gifted worship leaders who have been approved for the presbytery’s pulpit supply list, a congregation’s session might consider alternative resources and approaches to worship. Especially when it may be difficult to find a qualified and authorized worship leader from the presbytery, it is important for sessions to know that churches can facilitate worship in a number of ways that glorify the God who is present and active among us. Here are some examples:
A member of the congregation could be invited to preach. Sessions are encouraged to identify spiritually mature disciples in their congregations who might be gifted to proclaim the Word. Perhaps it is someone who often has insightful perspectives, someone with a meaningful testimony to share, or maybe someone who just simply has a gift for public speaking. If desired, there are multiple opportunities for congregational members to receive training in the art of preaching.
Resources to help with worship planning:
Presbyterian Outlook provides weekly liturgy and lectionary reflections (with discussion questions) that could provide everything you need for a worship service. An online subscription is $5 per month.
Training opportunities for church members in the art of preaching:
The Academy, from the Synod of Lakes and Prairies
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Play a video sermon. Here are 9 sermons provided by our former Executive Presbyter, Rev. Dr. Seth Normington.
Consider an alternative to a sermon. Some churches institute a practice of doing something different when there is a 5th Sunday (i.e. twice per year), or on the Sunday following a major liturgical day (like Christmas and Easter).
A hymn sing, making the music itself a way to expound upon the biblical text for the day.
Partner with another congregation for a joint worship service.
Break out into small groups to reflect on the lectionary passage for that day (the resource from Presbyterian Outlook, listed above, also includes discussion questions).
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
Ordained by Federation of Christian Ministries MDiv from Bethel Seminary of St. Paul, MN Previously a licensed local pastor of the United Methodist Church Served as a hospital chaplain for ten years
Travel distance 60 miles
I normally need at least a week for proper preparation. I was raised in the United Methodist Church and felt called to serve others. I became a family practice physician but felt a call to ministry. I served as a children’s ministry director at a large church and at a new church start and then went to seminary. I have served as a chaplain for assisted living facilities, hospice, and nursing homes, and worked as a hospital chaplain in Nebraska and at the University of Iowa. I believe the loving grace of God extends to all, and the church must reach out beyond its walls to impact people in the community. I like to thoroughly prepare for my sermons with Bible study and sharing stories of God’s love.
