PHIL WISEMAN
LEAD PASTOR
Phil was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has followed Jesus from a very young age. After spending 16 years in Indiana and South Dakota, he is happy to be back in God’s country.
Phil has a BA in Music from Indiana Wesleyan University, an MDiv from Wesley Seminary, and an MA in Biblical Interpretation from the London School of Theology. He has served at churches as a Worship Pastor, Discipleship Pastor, and Campus Pastor. He loves to see people experience the joy of following Jesus with their whole lives. He also loves Hawkeye football, jazz music, and Africa.
Phil and Natalie have been married since 2006 and they have three kids.
LIFE THEME: Awakening hearts and minds to the words of God.
NATALIE WISEMAN
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Natalie’s life has a consistent theme: a love for children and a love for missions. She’s excited to bring those two passions together in her role at Table Church.
Natalie has a BA in Elementary Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. After teaching in the classroom for four years, she accepted a position as Children’s Ministry Director at The Ransom Church in Sioux Falls. She served in that role for a total of 8 years.
She loves coffee, reading, family outings, travel, and a good podcast.
Natalie and Phil have been married since 2006 and they have three kids.
LIFE THEME: Shaping little hearts.
MEGAN KOCH
DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR
Megan began following Jesus in high school. Since then, she’s lived in many different places and had many roles, but her love for pastoring has always been clear.
Megan studied English Literature and Native American Studies at South Dakota State University and has an MDiv from Wesley Seminary. She’s served on university campuses with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and most recently as the Restore Pastor at The Ransom Church in Sioux Falls, SD before moving to Des Moines in 2019. She’s passionate about introducing people into a walking, talking relationship with Jesus.
She loves cultivating healthy relationships and teams, learning, mentoring, growing, and teaching others to do the same. She self-medicates with dogs, is an amazing gift giver, and will invite you over for dinner.
Megan and Jim have been married since 2002 and they have four adult kids.
LIFE THEME: Words that move.
JESSICA FLINKMAN
POETICE MISSIONARY PARTNER
Jessica was born in Kansas where she lived until her family relocated to Illinois. Being the youngest of six children (five older brothers) prepared her for a life of adventure. Having a dad as a pastor prepared her for living a life sold out for Christ. From a young age, Jessica felt a tug to serve God in any way she could, embracing the transience that a missional life can bring and dreaming of opportunities to fight for God's Kingdom.
Jessica has a BS in Elementary Education from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. In 2018, she had an opportunity to teach English in China as a missionary. She returned to the United States where she earned her Masters in TESOL and then taught English to both adults and children in various capacities for three years. After taking a short term trip to Choma, Zambia with Poetice through Table Church in July 2023, Jessica felt a tug on her heart to pursue Christ with the missions organization there. She is currently serving as a Lead Teacher for the Lower Primary grade and a worship team member. Jessica has a passion for health/food, all things music, and making children and all people feel seen as Jesus would see them.
LIFE THEME: Undignified for Christ.
TARIN OBBINK
MISSION DIRECTOR & IMMIGRANT CONNECTION SITE DIRECTOR
Tarin discovered her heart for missions on a trip to Juarez, Mexico. She loves sharing those experiences and introducing others to the joy that comes from being the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need.
Tarin has a BA in Spanish from Northwestern College. She has volunteered in a variety of roles in church and is excited to continue serving at Table Church.
Tarin currently works as a business analyst in the finance industry, but her favorite job is being an aunt to her niece and nephew, whom she adores. She also loves traveling, reading, and tending to her many house plants.
LIFE THEME: I’m not alone, and neither are you.
JAY ERICKSON
WORSHIP LEADER
Jay was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa.
He began following Jesus at a very young age and has been leading worship, in one manner or another, for over 20 years.
Jay is passionate about helping others connect with Jesus in authentic and meaningful ways, especially in the setting of corporate worship. He has a strong desire to see the church of Des Moines revitalized, while joining together in unity.
Jay and Christina have been married since 2007 and have 4 wonderful kids.
LIFE THEME: Fostering restorative connection to our loving Father.