Council

The congregation nominates and elects congregational members to serve as Elders and Deacons.  Together with the Senior Pastor and other pastors they form the Council which is entrusted with overseeing the spiritual life and ministries of the church and making policy decisions.

2011-2012 Council Members

Jack Harkema, Chair of Elders, Chair of Council, First Vice President

Jerry Oade, Elder, Clerk

Joe Nelson,  Deacon, Treasurer

Dave Huibregtse, Deacon, Assistant Treasurer
Kristi Thomas, Chair of Deacons, Second Vice President of Council
Jennifer Maat, Sec'y of Deacons/Asst.Clerk of Council
Kees Beukema, Deacon
Dave Geers, Elder
Wendy Hofman, Elder
Paul Kennon, Deacon
Grace Kreulen, Elder
Florence Lamberts, Elder

Elders serve by governing the church in Christ's name.  They are responsible for the spiritual well-being of God's people.  They maintain true and pure preaching and teaching of the Word, regular celebration of the sacaraments, and faithful counsel and discipline.  They must promote fellowship and hospitality among believers, ensure good order in the church, and stimulate witness to all people.  They provide leadership for the church and encourage the building up of the body of Christ.

Deacons serve by showing mercy to the church and all of it's people.  In Christ's name, deacons help victims of injustice and promote the kingdom, desiring to give life the shape of things to come. Deacons are called to assess needs, promote stewardship and hospitality, collect and disburse resources for benevolence, and develop programs of assistance.  They bring encouragement in word and in action and demonstrate the care of the Lord himself.