In the fall of 1988 Dan and Roi Lene Paxton felt called by the Holy Spirit to pack up and move from New Mexico back to their home state of Iowa. They were not just moving back to be closer to home, the Paxtons were being called by God to plant a church. After they returned to the Cedar Valley they began inviting people into their home for Bible study. On April 22,1990, 27 people met together for worship, this small group continued to gather—the Heartland Vineyard Church was born.
And now, here we are…35 years later. So much has changed, yet so much has stayed the same. Dan has since transitioned to the role of Founding Pastor and now serves our church family as one of the fathers of our church and community. In 2024 Michael & Krista Reed began serving the church as Lead Pastors after being a part of the church for almost 15 years. Michael & Krista have two daughters, Haylee & Caroline. Krista & Michael consider it a privilege to be a part of the legacy of what God has done and is doing in the Cedar Valley through Heartland Vineyard. They are so excited to see what God has for Heartland Vineyard in the years ahead.