Meet the Team

Rev. Jim Shrimplin - Pastor
Pastor Jim was appointed to Montezuma in July, 2019. Prior to coming to Montezuma,
Jim spent 7 years at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ottumwa, Iowa. Pastor Jim also has served
the Wapsi Valley Parish in Olin and Oxford Junction, Iowa.
Pastor Jim graduated from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2012 with a Masters of
Divinity degree. Pastor Jim and his wife Rebekkah have one son, Philip.
Pastor Jim was appointed to Montezuma in July, 2019. Prior to coming to Montezuma,
Jim spent 7 years at Wesley United Methodist Church in Ottumwa, Iowa. Pastor Jim also has served
the Wapsi Valley Parish in Olin and Oxford Junction, Iowa.
Pastor Jim graduated from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2012 with a Masters of
Divinity degree. Pastor Jim and his wife Rebekkah have one son, Philip.

Carol Behounek
Music Coordinator and Choir Director
Montezuma United Methodist Church is blessed to have Carol leading our music department. Carol was a teacher in the Montezuma School District for a number of years.