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Meet our leadership

Our Ministry Team

Tom Allen

Lead Pastor

Tom Allen founded Simple Church in 2014 after leading two other large churches for over four decades in the Des Moines area. Tom is married to his wife of 40+ years, Judy, and has two children and four grandchildren.

Brandon Pruitt

Youth & Young Adults Pastor

Brandon Pruitt joined the Simple Church Ministry Team in 2015 as the Youth Pastor. Brandon is married to his wonderful wife Amie who also serves alongside him in both the Youth & Young Adults Ministries. They have one wonderful daughter and a rambunctious dog who keep them busy.

Aaron DeWitt

Worship & Creative Director

Aaron DeWitt was called to Simple Church in late 2015 after working as a composer and musician in Los Angeles. He and his wife Amanda serve together at Simple Church and have four young children.

Amanda DeWitt

Operations Director

Amanda DeWitt joined the Simple Church staff in 2017 after serving in a volunteer capacity for several years. Amanda also leads the Women's Ministry at Simple Church. She serves with her husband Aaron and they are busy at home with four young children.

Tricia Calik

Children's Pastor

Tricia Calik joined Simple Church in October 2020 after moving to Des Moines from Arizona where she was a Children's Ministry Director and educator who specialized in special needs. She and her husband Jason have two wonderful young boys.

Amy Enos

Children's Team

Amy Enos joined Simple Church in 2017 as part of the Children's Ministry Team. She has enjoyed helping children and their parents grow in their faith. Amy is married to her husband, AJ and have one child.

Our Culture

The Ministry Team at Simple Church embodies Excellence, Enthusiasm, and Energy.

 

Our culture at Simple Church is one of authenticity, respect, and joy.

We are honest with how we are doing both in their work duties
and in pur personal lives. We ask for help when we need it, we ask
others if they need help, and we work together.

 

The Ministry Team is respectful first of God – we understand and respect Who He is, the love He has for each of us and the people around us, and how He has created us to live and be lights in the world. We are also respectful of each other – we understand that each of us is important and plays an essential role in the vision and plan God
has for Simple Church.

 

Finally, the culture is one of joy – we are excited about what God is doing in and through us and pursue laughter as a way to connect us together as God uses us together.

 

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Our Lead Team

The Ministry Team at Simple Church works along side the leadership and direction of the Lead Team, a group of leaders (known as elders or the board in other churches) in the church who volunteer their time to give biblical and financial guidance. You can email them at: leadteam@simple.church

David Luginbill

Arnie DeWitt

Nick Villotti

Mike Wingfield

Our Dream Team

Simple Church only exists because of wonderful volunteers on our Dream Team who give their time, talents, and treasures to help spread the gospel of Jesus across the Des Moines area and beyond. These amazing people below lead some of the increadible teams we have.

Bill Garnes

Technology

Amie Pruitt

Administration, Youth & Young Adults

Grace DeWitt

Hospitality

Julie Cirksena

Connections