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 10:30 am Central Time 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
PastorJason 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
PastorMartha (Pérez) Draayer serves as the Director of Intercultural Development at Northwestern College where she strives to equip, empower, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds. She also oversees campus’s strategic diversity initiatives focused on the flourishing and thriving of all members from underrepresented groups. Martha holds an Iowa teaching license in Special Education, Spanish, and Psychology, is a certified Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Coach, and is currently pursing a Master of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary. Martha is founder and President of PIECE (Partners In Education Community Outreach and Embracing Diversity), a non-profit organization serving newcomers with individualized English tutoring and scholarships for DREAMers pursing higher education. She and her husband Dan have three children and live in Sioux Center.
