AMES - Key Persons


Amy Wesselmann

Job Titles:
  • Director of Christian Education
Amy Wesselmann and her husband Travis have 4 children. They have attended Ascension since 2005 and she joined the staff in 2019. Amy enjoys watching her children's sporting events and spending time with family. "The joy of the Lord is my strength!" - Amy Wesselmann

Rev. Roger Twito

Job Titles:
  • Pastor
Pastor Twito (aka Pastor T) is married to Cathy, and together they have 6 grown children and 8 grandchildren. In his spare time Pastor T enjoys playing golf and coaching soccer. His greatest joy in life is seeing people come to faith in Jesus Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.

Scott Strosahl

Job Titles:
  • Director of Worship & Music Director of Youth Ministries
Scott Strosahl has been at Ascension since 2013 and joined the staff in 2015. Scott and his wife, Kasey, have 3 boys. Scott loves movies and rooting for the Chicago Cubs.

Wendy Steenhoek

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator
Wendy Steenhoek has been the Office Administrator since August of 2016. She and her husband, Chad, keep themselves busy raising their three kids. They live on a farm on the west side Ames where they run a business and raise goats.