Administration
Administration Team
The Regional Synod of the Heartland is led by an Administrative Team composed of one person from each of our seven classes.
Dave Van Kley, Synod President
Dave Van Kley, East Sioux Classis
Steve Meester, West Sioux Classis
Elder Linda Harms, Pleasant Prairie Classis
John Busman, Minnesota Classis
Randy Blumer, Central Plains Classis
Andrea Godwin-Stremler, International Classis of Texas
DALE ASSINK
Dale now assumes the executive responsibilities of our region. His focus will be on empowering
classis leaders to implement a Heartland vision for multiplication and emotional health.
ALICIA BEAVER
Alicia Beaver is our synod Clerk and Treasurer. All the crucial details of record-keeping and the finances and functioning of the Synod of the Heartland are organized by Alicia. In most cases, she can quickly answer your questions through a phone call or email.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
2026 Salary Guidelines
2025 Salary Guidelines