About Our Community

Maria Magdalena Reformed Church is a bilingual, multiethnic community located in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Mission and Vision

Our Mission

Our mission at Maria Magdalena is to break down walls of division that separate us from one another and separate us from God. We faithfully follow Jesus’ call to share the gospel through multiethnic, multilingual worship as a reflection of the diversity of God’s creation.

Our Vision

To be an outward facing worshiping community that seeks the flourishing of our members and our community in Jesus Christ.

Our Story

After an inspiring visit to a multi-ethnic, bilingual, Presbyterian church in Kansas City, Jason and Martha felt called to explore ways of bringing their diverse community together as a body of Christ. They gathered a team of six to engage in their community through bringing cultures, languages, and ethnicities together for worship. The Holy Spirit was on the move before them, leading the way, and inspiring others to join in the work of sharing the gospel, making disciples, and embracing the work of reconciliation.

Worship With Us

We meet for fellowship and worship at 12:30 pm every Sunday. All are welcome!

We are located in the old bank building in the center of town: 303 N Main Ave, Sioux Center, Iowa.

Our Values

Centered on the Gospel

Multi-Ethnic + Multilingual Worship

Engaging in Integral Mission

Breaking Down Barriers

Making Disciples

Leadership

Jason Lief

Pastor

Jason is a Professor of BIblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Martha Draayer

Pastor

Celina Corrales Hernandez

Worship Coordinator

Celina is a Professor of BIblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Josh Kuipers

AV Coordinator

Josh is a Professor of BIblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Martha Perez

Family Ministry Coordinator

Martha is a Professor of BIblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Dan Draayer

Food + Fellowship Coordinator

Dan is a Professor of BIblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Tammy Lief

Food + Fellowship Coordinator

Tammy is a Professor of BIblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Mere Reyes

Community Connections Coordinator

Jazmin Mendieta Gauto

Position

Jazmin is a Professor of BIblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Han-Yen Kao

Position

Han-Yen is a Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College. He also works part time for the National Immigration Forum as an immigration mobilizer. He and his wife Tamara have three children and live in Sioux Center.

Fellowship

Worship Service

Exterior of Church Building

Worship Service

Exterior of Church Building

Sermon