Pastoral Leadership Team
DAVID STAFF
Lead Pastor
David Staff, D.Min., is our lead pastor since 1993, previously serving churches in Indiana, North Dakota, and Colorado. He and Pamela are husband and wife for over 30 years. They have two grown children (Cameron, married to Janelle, and Briana, married to Josh). David is a graduate of Grace College and Dallas Theological Seminary (twice). His ministry responsibilities include preaching/teaching, ministry vision and direction, overall staff coordination. He is also adjunct faculty for Bakke Graduate School (Seattle, WA), and travels frequently overseas in teaching ministry.
TERRY DEZONIA
Pastor of Missional Operations
Terry is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and pastored in San Antonio, Texas prior to arriving in Ames. He coordinates the support staff, financial administration, strategic planning, and assimilation. Terry is married to Marcia, and father to David and Alan. “Ya’ll” will recognize him when he talks.
BRENT THOMAS
Pastor of Missional Opportunities
Brent provides leadership in several key areas -- shepherding the Adult Small Group Ministry, equipping the body in community service, outreach and influence, and providing direction for our global missions strategy and efforts. Additionally, Brent serves on the Central District Student Ministry team. Brent is a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is married to Sue, and father of Megan, Shannon, and Kyle. He has been on our First EFC pastoral staff team since 1986.