Zach Rohlwing

Zach Rohlwing began serving as the Director of Music Ministry in June 2024. Zach comes from Indianola First United Methodist Church where he’s served as Worship Arts Director since 2017. There, he has led a long-standing music program of adult and youth choirs, bands, and solo musicians serving worship in a variety of styles.

In addition to experience as choir director, organist, and band member in numerous congregations, Zach has spent several years in higher education serving on the music faculties of Simpson College and the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. He maintains an active presence in the Des Moines area as an accompanist, private teacher, singer, band member, and most notably as the founder and director of the Des Moines Early Music Ensemble, a vocal group specializing in works of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Eras.

Zach’s professional training includes a Masters of Music in Piano Performance from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelors of Music in Music Education and Piano Performance from Simpson College. When he’s had his fill of music, Zach enjoys drawing, walking, and making home improvements on the Waveland Park bungalow he shares with his partner and anchor Alison, their young son Felix, and two cats.

Contact Zach at 515-225-8334 or music@faithlc.org

Zach’s day off is Monday.