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Biography of Bruce Ouverson:

Bruce is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing.  After working in his field for a number of years, he was called by God to be a pastor.  He worked in pastoral care in a faith-based substance abuse program at Teen Challenge of the Midlands in Colfax, Iowa.  Bruce has pastored in two different churches.  He retired from the Mason City Vineyard Church after 18 years of leading that congregation. 

Biography of Mara Ouverson:

Mara has a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Iowa.  She served in the Peace Corps as a volunteer in Special Education in Ecuador for 4 years and taught for 5 years upon her return to Iowa.  

She home schooled their 3 daughters and is currently employed instructing Math at North Iowa Area Community College.

She pastored along-side Bruce in the Mason City Vineyard Church, focusing on the coordination of worship and children’s ministry.

Mara recently completed a 2-year certificate through Sustainable Faith in Spiritual Direction and 1-year training in Ignatian Spiritual Exercise Accompaniment.