Resources

Iowa District Coordinator

Pastor Joyce Schmidt

St. Olaf Lutheran Church

Bode, Iowa

joyceesschmidt@gmail.com

641-425-6335

Joyce was raised in a pastor’s family and developed a strong foundation of faith and service from an early age. She is a graduate of Forest City High School in Forest City, Iowa, and the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute in Camrose, Alberta, Canada. She has also taken courses through Fuller Theological Seminary (online) and the Master’s Institute.

Joyce received her pastoral license through the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference and was later ordained into the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC).

Her ministry and professional experience is broad and deeply rooted in service. She has served as:

  • Youth Camp Director for the Lutheran Evangelistic Movement

  • Director of Life Line Crisis Pregnancy Center

  • Paralegal at Newman Law Office in Forest City, Iowa

  • Licensed Insurance Agent with American Family Insurance

  • Pastor of First Congregational Church in Forest City, Iowa

Currently, Joyce serves as Pastor at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode, Iowa, and as the Iowa District Service Coordinator for the LCMC.

The Call Process

LCMC offers a variety of resources related to the call process for congregations, clergy and seminarians. We encourage you to visit national’s website to view them.

Supply Pastors

The Iowa District has many gifted pastors and preachers who are willing to assist you and your congregation from guest preaching, pulpit supply or more. Please take a look at these available pastors and seminarians who are available to serve.