Elders
God has created Ashworth to be a multi-generational and multi-ethnic church. As such, we select our Elders from among the most spiritually mature people in the church who represent the diverse group of people who call Ashworth home.
We also have a group of Deacons who are dedicated to caring for the needs of our congregation. Both our Elders and Deacons compose the Ashworth Church Leadership Council, which provides wisdom, love, and guidance in order to create a vibrant community of Christ-followers.
Elder
Noel Turk
Noel grew up in Waukee and has grown up at Ashworth. She attended Central College, where she graduated with degrees in Athletic Training and Spanish. She then achieved her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Des Moines University in 2018. She has since been working at Core Physical Therapy in West Des Moines. She married her husband, Aaron, in 2018, and they had their first child, Kinsie Gracie, in August of 2022. Noel has volunteered as a worship leader, discipleship group…
Elder
Brian Klett
Brian grew up on a farm outside of Sigourney, IA. He attended Central College and graduated with a degree in Chemistry. Brian moved to the Des Moines metro after college and has worked at Kemin Industries since 2014. Brian and his wife, Rachel, live in West Des Moines with their young son, Zane. Both serve on our worship team, with Brian volunteering for our A/V team and Rachel regularly leading our Classic Worship. In his free time, Brian enjoys playing games…
Elder
Ilene Tuttle
Ilene has attended Ashworth since 2009. Through her years at Ashworth, she has served in the nursery, led Ashworth Kids lessons on Sundays and during VBS, volunteered for Ashworth Youth, cared for the church landscaping, served as a Deacon, and volunteered in numerous other ways. Ilene’s greatest joy is sharing flowers, gardening, preparing meals, and ALWAYS conversing about just how good God is.
Elder
Mark Stevenson
Mark and his wife, Jody, began attending Ashworth nearly three years ago. He recently retired from his third career, having worked in hotel management, vocational ministry and as the owner of a townhome property management business. His ministry time included serving as a Camp Director, Administrative and Children’s Pastor, Worship Leader and Conference Director. Worship is what touches Mark’s heart deepest. Mark continues to share that passion by helping lead worship in Ashworth’s Classic Service.
Elder
Suki Joseph
Suki was born in Chennai, India, and lived in multiple places until she finally moved to West Des Moines, in 2012. She is married to Prem, and they have two children: Diya and Dev. She works as a Senior Software Engineer for Cardinal Health and runs her own at-home fine art studio, Suki’s Fine Art. Suki is passionate about understanding the heart of the Father and making the fullness of the Gospel accessible to all people. Over the years, she…
Lead Pastor
Brent Clark
Brent’s passion to see people experience genuine life has helped Ashworth flourish as we reach out to our community with the love of Jesus.