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Ministry Team

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Pastor

Art Van Wolde

Pastor Art leads First Church in faith formation and spreading the gospel. He is committed to motivate and work with our staff, Council, and members to grow in faith, build a sense of family, and reach out to the community.

pastorart@firstcrcgh.org  |  Tel: 616-842-6370

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Youth & Ministry Associate

Tim Cacciatore

Tim leads our youth ministry with an overall emphasis on the spiritual development of the youth of the congregation.  He also helps oversee the enfolding of new members to the church.  

tcacciatore@firstcrcgh.org  |  Tel: 616-842-6370

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Worship Director

Leah Klemme

 Leah leads God's people to adore, praise, give thanks, and engage in our Sunday morning Worship at First Church. She partners with our Worship Team to plan and coordinate their contribution to our worship.

worship@firstcrcgh.org  |  Tel: 616-842-6370

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Church Administrator & Secretary

Wendy Lonergan

Wendy is often the first person the public talks to or sees as the initial connection with First Grand Haven. Her administrative tasks support the overall function and activities of our growing congregation.

info@firstcrcgh.org  |  Tel: 616-842-6370

Support Staff

Bonnie Schippers , Bookkeeper

Todd & Sandy Vander Ploeg, Custodians

Lane Smith, Recycle Ministries Coordinator

Church Leadership

Elders

  • Karen Meyers, Chair

  • Deanne Brink

  • Pat Cavanaugh, Clerk

  • Tom Cavanaugh

  • Mark Feyen, Vice President

  • Todd Hamstra

  • Harry Thomasma

  • Jess Tysman

  • Sara Tysman

  • Henry Wezeman

Deacons

  • Jay DeBoer, President

  • Krystal Kruizenga, Chair

  • Shelly Brink

  • Mary Hamstra

  • Jerry Hoogerheide, Treasurer

  • Dylan Hostetler

  • Janice McDermott

  • Pete Tysman

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