The Rev. Dr. Jan Schnell is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and an Assistant Professor of Liturgics at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque. She previously has served on the faculties of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the Association of Chicago Theological Schools. In her teaching, preaching and research, she is committed to interdisciplinarity, and pedagogies or methodologies that recognize the inherent value and wisdom that each participant brings. She delights in God’s spirited movement in the fabric of our daily lives and on the streets of our public spaces. 

The Rev. Sarah Hegar grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and is a lifelong Presbyterian. She majored in Physical Education at Iowa State University and upon graduation completely shifted gears to attend seminary at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas.  After back moving to Iowa with her husband and ministry partner, the Rev. Trey Hegar, she joined the staff of the Presbytery of East Iowa as Networking Associate and later became as Director of Congregational Ministries for First Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant. She has been the keynote speaker at multiple women retreats and in her spare time can be found playing golf, walking at East Lake Park, cheering on her beloved Cyclones.

As the moderator of the Presbytery of East Iowa's Pastoral Care Team, the Rev. Warren Jensen is a Pastor to Pastors. His ministry focuses on helping his fellow teaching elders and ministers of the Word and Sacrament begin to build a greater sense of identity and community among themselves as Pastors and leaders. He will be leading a post-Workshop discussion group for in-person participants who would like to debrief while all the discussion topics are fresh in their minds.