Pastor Jeff and Sandra are no strangers to Ottumwa, IA. Jeff was born and raised here, and Sandra is from Arkansas. They met while working at Oral Robert University Hospital and have been married for 38 years. Jeff received his Doctorate in 2022 in Education while Sandra earned her degree in Medical Tech & Elementary Ed. You may see them at Polar Xpress Frozen Yogurt (A place where it’s all about you!) as they are the owners. They’re for people and it is evident in this community. Jeff & Sandra have never met a stranger. Together they have two adult children and two grandbabies.
Pastor Wes is our Missions Pastor and Cindy is the Director of our Blessings Connection Room. Pastor Wes has been on several Mission trips, his last traveling to Uganda, Africa. His love for missions is evident when you are around him and listen to him talk. Cindy is also a council member and treasurer at HGCC. They are very active in our Children’s Church. Both Wes and Cindy have been here at Hickory Grove for over 38 years. There isn’t anything they won’t do for the Kingdom of God. They lived in the area for 45 years. Wes is a retired lineman from Alliant and Cindy is a retired City Clerk. They have been married for 43 years and have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren.