UMV Leadership

Network Leader

Ron is the network leader for the Upper Mississippi Valley Network. Ron serves part time as the Alliance's Director of Operations and is ordained in the Alliance as a pastor. He has served in churches focusing on operations, administration and strategy for the last 20+ years in South Carolina, Florida and Iowa.  He is certified in Public Management, Church Administration and Pastoral Counseling.

Ordination Coordinator

Thomas serves as the Lead Pastor of New Life Community Church in Coralville, IA. He holds a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies from North Park University in Chicago and an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Thomas is passionate about raising up and equipping the next generation of Christian leaders in a context and ever-changing world.

Bookkeeper

Prayer Team Leader

Cindy is the wife of Scott Summers, retired pastor. They have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Cindy is serving as the network prayer team chairperson. I believe fully in the power of prayer and I’m thankful for the prayer warriors who pray for our churches, leaders and our network. 

Covenant Keepers Team Coordinator

Pastor Luke, currently serving Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, has been married to Chris for 38 years, and they have three grown children. After farming and running a business, Luke and Chris followed God’s call to serve as missionaries in Mescalero, NM—an experience that reignited his passion for ministry. He later completed his degree in Christian Education at Northwestern College and was ordained in 2007 as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America. Luke has served in youth ministry, church planting in Naples, FL, and most recently pastored First Reformed Church in Sibley, IA.

Board Member (At-large)

Scott Summers is a retired pastor and serves part time at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont, Iowa. He enjoys teaching others the Good News of Jesus Christ and encouraging others in their faith.

Board Member (The Valley Cluster Leader)

Loren Ten Boer is a farmer from Morrison, IL. He and his wife, Connie, are  members of Emmanuel Church where he has served as an elder. He is currently serving as a member of the Upper Mississippi Valley Network CKT Team.

At Large Board Member (2026-2028)

Pastor Scott Stephan and Karen have been married for 27 years and have two children, Sarah Furrow and Sam Stephan.  After graduating from Western Theological Seminary, Pastor Scott came to CrossView in July of 2005.

Pleasant Prairie Cluster Leader 

Pastor Russell Muilenburg serves Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, Iowa. He and his wife Beth are the parents of four adult children. A  graduate of Trinity Evangelical Seminary, Russell has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 30 years. He enjoys reading and following Northern Iowa basketball. 

East Central Cluster Leader 

Joe and his family have been members of Trinity Reformed Church in Pella since 2001. He and his wife are parents to four daughters and he is currently serving his fourth term on Trinity's consistory. Joe has served on numerous church committees, owns a marketing business in Pella, and is active within the local business community.

At Large Board Member (2026-2029)

My name is Daniel Barnett, and I reside in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I became a Christian during my junior year of high school after being led by a devoted upperclassman. I don’t dwell on the past, but when I look back, I can clearly see how God has been at work in  my life from the very beginning. He had blessed me throughout my years and has walked me through both the ups and the downs in life. Each year, I’ve grown closer to God and continue to seek out new ways to learn more about Him. I’m an avid Bible reader and regularly follow year-long reading programs to stay grounded in Scripture and deepen my understanding of God’s Word. At Cedar Hills Community Church, I’ve had the privilege of serving as an adult Sunday School teacher where I led classes based on material from well-known Christian authors such as Lee Strobel and Kirk Cameron. I currently serve on our Security team, and volunteer as a video director for our Sunday streaming services, supporting the technical side of worship so others can stay connected to our church family.