LEADERSHIP

PASTOR TIMOTHY & JANELL LOPEZ

Pastor Tim serves as Lead Pastor at ConnectPoint Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. Pastor Tim is a passionate leader and teacher convicted about speaking the truth as plainly as possible. God has given him a vision and compassion for helping people meet Jesus, and each week he shares God’s word and its practical application in our daily lives. Janell serves alongside her husband Tim in life and ministry.

Pastor Tim, Janell, and their son, Simeon Benjamin, reside in the Greater Cedar Rapids area.

  • TIMOTHY LOPEZ | LEAD PASTOR

    Pastor Tim is from Houston, TX . He has been in involved in pastoral ministry for the past 20 years. Tim received his Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Associates degree in Bible and Theology from Christian Life College in Stockton, CA. After College graduation, he served as a pastoral intern at his home church in Houston, TX. After his internship, Tim served in Administrative/Executive pastoral roles in Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota before moving to Iowa in 2023. Tim is dedicated to helping people connect to God and Community.

    Tim loves reading a good book, hiking, and spending time with his wife Janell and their son Simeon.

  • JANELL LOPEZ

    Janell is from Kalamazoo, MI. She has an Associates Degree in Christian Ministries from Apostolic Bible Institute in Oakdale, MN, and a Bachelor's degree in English and Spanish Education from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Janell previously worked as a teacher in the public school system before assuming an administrative role in higher education. Janell has pastoral experience in administrative roles as well as successfully building small group and children’s ministries at churches in Louisiana and Minnesota before moving to Iowa in 2023.

    Janell enjoys the outdoors, crafting, and spending time with her husband Tim and their son Simeon.