Leadership

Bryan has been working with Iron Ridge church since it's formation, alongside his father. He has been involved in almost every facet of church development from worship leader to youth pastor to video and tech. He started his career as the associate pastor in 2015 and was made lead pastor in 2020 with the assistance and blessing of his father and previous lead pastor, Marlan. "I want to see lives changed. I want to hear people say, 'I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Jesus and what he did in my life.' That's what drives me to do what I do at Iron Ridge." Bryan is married to his wife Angela and currently has one child.

In 2002 we moved to Waukon, Iowa to plant Iron Ridge Church. In 2021 we are still growing and impacting our community in many ways. So many people have given so much of their lives to make this possible. Having started in the local high school, then on to owning the Main Feature theater and finally in a new building we built in 2017, God has continued to bless and use us.  My position these days as the planting pastor allows me to focus on a passion I have had as long as I have been in ministry, church planting. Today I am the Assessment director for Converge; an organization of over 1600 churches nationwide who are involved in starting new churches in places where the Gospel is needed. My work with Converge has allowed me to help hundreds of other churches get started. The Gospel is still the “Good news” that transforms lives. Jesus is who He says He is, and He is still bringing hope and healing to people all over the world.

DJ was born and raised in Northeast Iowa, and has been a part of Iron Ridge since 2010.  Working primarily as the Worship Pastor, he also manages most of the technological aspects of Sunday morning services. When not at church he works as the At-Risk Interventionist at the Waukon High School. "I'm married to the most incredible woman on earth, and I strive to be the best husband I can be." "I've grown to see the most valuable thing in life is seeing people know Jesus, and if you throw in a good cup of coffee there won't be a wall of darkness we can't tear down together through him."

Terri Mincks grew up in Burr Oak, IA and graduated from North Winneshiek School in 1980. She is married to Marlan Mincks, who planted Iron Ridge in Waukon 18 years ago.  She has two sons, Bryan (who is currently the Lead Pastor at Iron Ridge) and Trevor (who plays Drums in the worship band) She has two wonderful daughters-in-law. (Both are named Angela).  She is a grandma to two grandbabies, with two more on the way in 2021!  She plays bass with the worship band and helps organize the music for Sunday mornings. She co-leads Women’s ministries and events, Sunday Morning connections, Stage and Lobby design.  She also helps with outreach events throughout the year.  “Iron Ridge was a God-given vision to my husband and family.  We love our church and dedicated our lives to those who would meet Jesus right where they are at when they come through our doors!

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