Francisco Jacobo
Worship Pastor

I was born in Mexico, but raised in the US since childhood. I was very active in my church as the drummer, but truly came to know Jesus in college. I am now the worship leader at our church and so thankful for God's leading in my life!

Family: My wife, Jennifer, and I have been married since 2016. She is the Youth Pastor at Calvary and we love serving our church and community together! 

Pets: One cat named Arlo

Favorite Food: Tacos 

Favorite Book: "You're Worth the Work" by Juni Felix 

Hobbies: Running, Lifting weights, Hiking, and Jam sessions with family and friends.

Passion: Worshipping the Lord through music and creating a space where everyone can join in worship.   ​

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Jennifer Jacobo 
Youth Pastor

​I was born and raised in the countryside outside of Alliance. I started following Jesus at age five and came to understand Him better as a teenager. I was appointment as a locally church licensed, part-time paid staff member as of September 2022. I am also the current behind-the-scenes Administrator for the church and part of the Hospitality team. I feel so blessed to be able to serve the Lord in these amazing ways! 

Family: Happily married to my husband Francisco Jacobo since 2016. He serves as the Worship leader of Calvary. It's a joy to serve our church family together!

Pets: One fluffy cat named Arlo.

Favorite Food: Beef roast with carrots and potatoes.

Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings trilogy by JRR Tolkien 

Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, biking, reading books, photography, Christian concerts, going to the lake, flower gardening and long walks around town with friends. 

                                                                                                             Passion: To see the Youth in our community come to know Jesus and make Him known! ​
                                                         
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John Lynn
Lead Pastor

​Born in Omaha NE, but spent most of my life living in Iowa. I came to Christ as a young child and have been walking with Him since. I have been involved in ministry for nearly 30 years. I have been a children's pastor, youth pastor, worship pastor and also a lead pastor. Church and ministry have always been an integral part of my life, so much so I even married a pastor's daughter!! 

Family: My wife, Michelle and I have been married for over 30 years. We have four children, and seven grandchildren! We love doing ministry together and are grateful that we get to!

Pets: An overly judgment Dorgi (half corgi, half dachshund) named Ziva

Favorite Book: A tie between "The Jesus I never knew" by Philip Yanchey and "I am a Follower" by Leonard Sweet

Favorite Food: Chicken Patties and Cheesecake

Hobbies: Woodworking, cycling, fishing and being out in nature.

Passion: Seeing people connect with Christ and grow in Him. Seeing people walk in the gifting and calling for their life. To see the Word of God become alive and life changing in peoples life. 

Michelle Lynn
Calvary Kids Director

I was born in Waterloo, Iowa and lived there until my Dad took his first church in Farmington when I was 12. When I was 15 we moved to Panora, Iowa to my dad’s 2nd church. Then I moved back to Waterloo where I met and married John. We have worked in kids ministry,  youth ministry, and now full time ministry.

Family: John and I have been married over thirty years. We have four children and three bonus children. We have seven wonderful grandchildren who have captured my heart.

Pets: I have a spoiled Dorgi named Ziva-- She is spoiled mostly by John. Named her after a character in NCIS my favorite TV show. She is Ziva the Diva for sure. 

Favorite Food: Potatoes fried, baked, mashed just about any way. No sweet potatoes though. 

Hobbies: Crafting, and spending time with horses at Horspice.

Passion: Working with Kids Ministry, teaching kids to love Jesus and love others the way Jesus does. Watching them grow in Jesus makes my heart happy.​

Maria Wing
Prayer Group Leader ​

Raised with Pentecostal beliefs and a structured life. I soon became familiar with the story of the prodigal son. I had my own encounter with God in 2002. God gathered all the broken pieces from my life and my husband. Making such a beautiful vessel for others to see. What is impossible for our eyes to see...He sets beauty for us to believe.

Family: My husband Henry and six kids Michael, Monique, Natasha, Isenia, Cynthia and Leilani.

Pets: Two dogs Zeus and LuLu 

Favorite story: The Gardener and the Stranger (online told only in Spanish)

Favorite Food: Fresh baked bread with butter

Hobbies: Create vision boards, organization, home interior designer 

Passion: Genesis 1:1- How God views things 1:2- sees opportunity of creation 1:3- His creation and its purpose. Through this, I have come to understand the importance of prayer and connection with God. In Him, I’ve found my gifts to bless the church and talents to make a living and be a blessing for my family.

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