In remembrance of Pastor Michael Downey 1955 - 2025
Michael Downey 1955 - 2025
Mike is a 1977 graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. in History Education and minors in political science and economics. It was during his time as a government high school teacher in West Liberty, he realized the need for a Christian education in order to make a difference in lives of young people. In 1985 he earned a M.Div from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL & served as a youth pastor at the Crystal Lake (IL) Evangelical Free Church for 10 years prior to coming to Charles City in December, 1994. Mike faithfully and compassionately cares for the church families and has contributed to the broader Charles City community by being a part of Habitat for Humanity, FOCUS and other community boards.