Our team

Care Groups

Every member of St. Petri is assigned to a C.A.R.E. group (Congregational Action Reaching Everyone). C.A.R.E. groups are the front line for coordinating ministry in our congregation. They see we have volunteers to provide rides to church, provide funeral luncheons for grieving families, usher at services, serve coffee and much more. Contact Veronica in the front office to find out which CARE Group you are a part of or would like to join. 


Pastor Tim Malek

Parish Pastor

Pastor Tim began serving St. Petri in July of 2021. Previously, he served churches in MN, WI, & IA.
​He has served on the Board of Directors for two different Bible Camp organizations and several area charitable organizations. Pastor Tim loves preaching, teaching, and pastoral care work. Building generosity and discipleship are key exercises that he sees as central to good congregational mission and ministry. John 20:21, "Jesus said..., 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.'" is a crucial theme verse for Pastor Tim's life mission and ministry. Lead by the Holy Spirit he seeks to help people live as active apostles as well as devoted disciples.

Veronica Wright

Parish/Financial Secretary

Veronica Wright of Randall, IA serves as Parish/Financial Secretary for St. Petri Lutheran Church, as well as serving another local church. She graduated from DMACC with a Business Administration degree. She is married to Gregg and has three sons: Michael (Kyla, Keira & Masen), Jedidiah (Jessica, Haley & Hudson), and Liam. She has held positions as cashier, pet groomer, child care, Cert. Nursing Assistant, Cert. Medication Aide and Cert. Rehabilitation Aide/Clerk. No matter what your occupation, you can serve the Lord! You can contact Veronica at stpetrilutheran@stpetri.org   


Connie Valentine 

Custodian

Connie Valentine of Story City, IA serves as Church Custodian at St. Petri Lutheran Church. She has also been Church Custodian for Nevada Christian Church and Ames North Grand Baptist Church, as well as Janitor at Dupont Facility being responsible for all buildings and Bethany Life. Connie has a daughter, Andrea, a son, Chad, and 2 granddaughters and 1 grandson. Connie enjoys her family, flowers, and riding her cruiser bicycle!
 
 

Nova Thornton

Youth Minister

Nova joined us in the Spring of 2024. She serves part-time jointly with Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland and Grace United Methodist Church in Story City while also attending college.


Join Nova at one of the group get togethers!

The Power of Giving

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