The Iowa-Missouri Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has announced several significant staffing updates, strengthening leadership across executive administration, evangelism, trust services and treasury operations as the conference pursues its mission across Iowa and Missouri.

Kent Dunwoody Elected Executive Secretary

Effective May 1, Kent Dunwoody has been voted to serve as the new executive secretary of the Iowa-Missouri Conference. Dunwoody brings a strong background in administration and human resources, along with a deep commitment to faith and service.

Conference president Lee Rochholz expressed enthusiasm for the transition: “Kent not only has demonstrated these skills, but has vast knowledge and experience in administration and HR. His abilities and knowledge of the Iowa-Missouri Conference make for an easy transition from Melissa to Kent.”

Dunwoody will overlap with outgoing executive secretary Melissa Morris through the end of camp meeting to ensure a smooth handoff of responsibilities. The conference expressed gratitude for Morris’s dedicated service in the role.

Jeremy Clark Appointed Bible Worker Director and Evangelism Coordinator

Jeremy Clark has been named Bible worker director and evangelism coordinator for the Iowa-Missouri Conference, transitioning from a part-time role into the position full-time. In this capacity, Clark will serve as the direct supervisor for all Bible workers across the conference territory, with a focus on training, development and the expansion of evangelistic efforts throughout Iowa and Missouri.

Bible workers are individuals dedicated to sharing the gospel through personal Bible study with community members, serving as a vital front line of evangelism for the Adventist Church.

Rochholz expressed confidence in the appointment: “Jeremy has a proven track record as a Bible worker and leading people to make decisions for Jesus and becoming a part of God’s last-day people. He has also done an excellent job in training and developing Bible workers. As we look to expand the number of Bible workers in Iowa-Missouri, I believe Jeremy is the right man to lead this initiative forward.”

Kal Roller Named Trust Services Director

Effective April 1, Kal Roller will join the Iowa-Missouri Conference as trust services director. In this role, Roller will assist church members in planning and managing their estates in ways that reflect their faith values and support the broader mission of the church. Trust services helps members consider how their legacy can further the work of the Adventist Church through planned giving and estate planning.

Rochholz welcomed Roller to the role saying, “Kal has demonstrated humility and a desire to serve God’s people, and I am excited for the experience he brings to this role. I look forward to seeing him step into this new responsibility.” Additional details about Trust services will be shared in the coming months.

Treasury Team Strengthened with New Appointments

The conference also announced updates to its treasury leadership, adding experienced personnel to support the financial stewardship of ministry operations across the field.

Jeffrey Bradley joined the conference on March 11 as associate treasurer, where he will assist in overseeing conference financial operations and support the responsible management of ministry resources. Conference treasurer Tim Saxton underscored the significance of the appointment stating, “We live in a time when faithful fiscal stewardship is vital to the mission of God’s work. Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will greatly strengthen the treasury of the Iowa-Missouri Conference.”

Additionally, Flavia Scaiarabba Badenas will join the team on May 1 as assistant treasurer, bringing her experience to the conference’s day-to-day financial operations. We welcome Flavia as she makes the move from Barren Springs, Michigan, to join the Iowa-Missouri team. Executive secretary-elect Kent Dunwoody shared, “We are excited to welcome Flavia to our team and look forward to the ways God will use her gifts in our ministry.”

Saxton also recognized the outgoing service of Virgil Minden, Jr., who has faithfully served the conference in a part-time capacity for the past three years following his full-time tenure: “We are deeply thankful to Virgil for his many years of dedicated and faithful service to the Iowa-Missouri Conference. He has been a steady support to our team during this part-time season, and we are grateful for his continued availability through his firm as we move forward.”

A Call to Prayer

As these leaders step into their new responsibilities, the Iowa-Missouri Conference invites church members across the territory to offer prayer and support for each of them. The conference especially asks for prayers for Kent, his wife Sarah, and the entire leadership team during this season of transition. These appointments reflect the conference’s ongoing commitment to building strong, mission-focused leadership that serves both the church family and the broader community across Iowa and Missouri.

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