Leadership
Elder Board
Clark Perry // Elder, 2024 // Elder Clerk
Kevin Keizer // Elder, 2023
Bob Heilman // Elder, 2024 // Head
Jerry Niewiek// Elder, 2023 // Board Chairman
Tom VanderLugt // Elder, 2023 // Vice Board Chairman
Deacon Board
Tim Kennedy // Deacon, 2023 // Church Clerk
Steve Deer // Deacon, 2024 // Head
Nick Hilton // Deacon, 2023
Mark Terpstra // Deacon, 2024 // Assistant Treasurer
Dan Geers // Deacon, 2023 // Treasurer
Our pastors

Mark Smith
Senior Pastor
A Michigan native, Mark is married to Gale and they are blessed with three grown children. Mark earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bible, a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies followed by a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Studies from Grace Theological Seminary. During his years of ministry in three churches he has served as Associate Pastor of Student Ministries, Christian Education, Worship and Administration, along with serving as Senior Pastor. Mark also enjoys woodworking, hunting, reading, exercising, and spending time on the shores of Lake Michigan with his wife Gale.

Jonathan Cox
Associate Pastor of Worship and Media
Jonathan has loved worship ever since childhood. Being a pastor’s kid, and also a son to musical parents, he has always been around music and the church. Leading worship for the past 15 years, in North Carolina he is passionate about helping others enter into Heaven's gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Throughout the years serving in the church, he has developed a great love for people and lending a hand where needed.
Jonathan got married to Gabby on 9/3/21, they live in Kalamazoo. Jonathan loves spending time with his wife and two precious daughters, Ava and Addison. He loves fishing, shooting, playing music, watching movies, drinking coffee and eating wonderful food!