Spiritual Leader: Dawson Ackerman
Dawson was born and raised on the family farm northeast of Ackley and graduated from Ackley-Geneva High School. He then went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Farm Management from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. Dawson and Gwen Knoll were married November 9, 1991. They have been blessed with three sons: Jacob and wife Hope, Nathan and wife Emilee along with granddaughter Piper, and Nathan. Dawson’s interests are spending time with family and friends, spending time outdoors/farming, traveling to see the beauty of nature, and watching amateur sports.
Dawson made public confession of faith in May 1982 and began lay speaking in 2016. He and Gwen come to Stout from the Washington Reformed Church at Ackley. Dawson’s vision for the Reformed Church of Stout is:
…..to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
…..to share God’s love wherever opportunity presents itself
…..to continue the traditions of love and fellowship of the church family
…..to continue and expand the church’s outreach to the community of Stout
and beyond
Church Secretary: Tam Aswegen
General Fund Treasurer: Shiloh Johnson
Benevolent Fund Treasurer: Mary Kolder
Janitorial Staff: Mary & Sarah Lyons