Meet our Staff
aDAM rODEHeAVER-VAN gELDER
PASTOR
Adam's gifts in ministry, discipleship, and vision bless First Church! Adam enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Laura, and their kids. If you have a great camping spot, let him know!
Chris schoon
preaching PASTOR
Chris brings his love for God’s Word and his longing to see all of us follow Jesus more fully and faithfully into our worship and, especially, the preaching at First Church. Beyond his preaching role, Chris co-leads a coaching and consulting business that helps pastors grow in health and churches flourish. Chris and his wife, Hennie, love playing a wide range of cards and board games. They have four adult children.
TIARRA HULING
Administrative Assistant
Tiarra is the hub of ministry at First Church, holding and coordinating the many details that enable ministry to flourish. Outside of the office, she loves to sing and spend time with her 3 daughters. She also enjoys visiting her family in the Detroit area when her schedule allows.
Kelsey Bruinwood
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAITH FORMATION
Miranda craig
Worship coordinator
Miranda plans our worship services with Pastor Adam and supports the many volunteers who lead worship through musical gifts, sound and projection, or readings and prayers. Miranda is slightly obsessed with antique books, cold-brew coffee, steel guitars, and worshipping God!.
Rachel Witte
Bookkeeper
Rachel crunches numbers and keeps track of the financial bookkeeping details. She does her job with a warm smile and contagious laughter.
Paul witte
Property Manager
Paul ensures that our church building and property is well maintained, hospitable to guests and outside groups, and enables our ministries to flourish.
Steve Bowman
Facility use coordinator
Steve is constantly arranging tables and chairs to make sure that rooms are ready for people to dive into their Bible studies, prayer groups or team meetings.