Staff

By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:16-18
Pastors
	Steve Krogh, Senior Pastor Education B.A., Humanities/Biblical Studies, Biola University, 1980 Th.M., Old Testament, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1985 Post-graduate studies at Westminster Theological Seminary in California Ministry at Grace Steve has been at Grace Community Church since October 1998. Family/Interests Steve and his wife, Lois, have six children. Steve enjoys backpacking, mountain climbing, snowblowing, antique stores, reading, and golfing. He is a Jonathan Edwards fan.	E-mail
	Steve Raemisch, Pastor of Adult Ministries Education B.B.A., Marketing/Military Science, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater M.Div., The Master's Seminary Ministry at Grace Steve’s ministry at Grace Community Church involves assimilation of visitors, incorporation of regular attenders, new members (baptism class, new members class, use of spiritual gifts within the body), fellowship ministries, and discipleship. Steve has been at Grace Community Church since July, 2004, and began his pastoral role in June 2005. Family/Interests Steve and his wife, Christina, have four children. Steve enjoys cooking, golfing, reading and being with people.	E-mail
	Brian Felten, Pastor of Worship and Fine Arts Education Brian attended Taylor University in Upland, Indiana as an Accounting Major. He grew up in a musical family and participated in several musical groups, ultimately leading the Discovery Singers for the Television program, DAY OF DISCOVERY for nearly 25 years. Ministry at Grace Brian's role is to lead the music ministry at Grace Community Church, including the choir. Brian has been at Grace Community Church since January, 1995. Family/Interests Brian and his wife, Sharon, have two children. Brian enjoys family, friends and music.	E-mail
Directors
	Chris Rookus - Director of Student Ministries Education Chris is a Jenison High School graduate (class of '92) and is now taking seminary courses through Biblicaltraining.org and is being mentored by both Pastor Krogh and Pastor Raemisch. Ministry at Grace Chris has been a member at Grace since 1987. Kristi has served the children's ministry and Chris has been involved in the music program here at Grace. Both Chris & Kristi have been involved in high school ministry since 1995 as volunteers and in January of 2008 Chris became the full-time Director of Student Ministries overseeing both Jr. High & Sr. High ministries. Family/Interests Chris, Kristi & their three children Erin, Micah & Emma enjoy living in "small town" Hudsonville. They love to travel to the Smoky Mountains for family vacations. Chris enjoys backpacking, photography, cycling & loves to spend time in Glen Arbor at the Sleeping Bear Dunes.	E-mail
	Peggy Campbell, Director of Ministry to Women Education NANC Training (Track One) February 2007 Ministry at Grace Peggy's role is to shepherd the flock by facilitating ministry and spiritual growth among the women at Grace Community Church through Bible Studies, Prayer Ministry, mentoring and fellowship. Family/Interests Peggy and her husband Rock have four children, three who are married, and one in high school. Peggy enjoys her role as grandmother of six grandchildren. She also enjoys decorating, sewing, reading, chocolate and time with friends.	E-mail
	Ruthie Brand, Director of Ministry to Children Education 1989-1991 Pensacola Christian College 1991-1994 Cornerstone University B.A. Ed. Ministry at Grace Ruthie oversees all facets of our Children's Ministries including curriculum, programming, staffing, teacher training and evaluation of department effectiveness for children nursery through 6th grade. Family/Interests Ruthie and her husband, Garry, have four children. She loves camping, reading, walking and chocolate, but making up songs with her kids and reading to them are the best.	E-mail
Office
	Pat Bosch, Receptionist/Secretary Pat sings in the church choir. She has three children and three grandchildren. She enjoys sewing and reading.	E-mail
	Tammi Gordon, Secretary Tammi is in charge of programming the screens we use on Sunday Worship as well as the Girls Club Ministry. She has three children and enjoys volleyball and gardening.	E-mail
	Dee Hamming, Financial Secretary Dee is in charge of the Girls Club Ministry. She enjoys water sports and is very involved in her 3 girls' sporting events.	E-mail

	Dale Waite, Facility Manager/Custodian Dale is in charge of the care and upkeep of the church facility. He supervises all contracts concerning the building and/or grounds. Dale has three children.	E-mail

Welcome to a Community Called Grace!

A Place for Friendship... Nothing quite compares to the joy of Christian friendship. That's why we make it a priority to build lasting bonds between our church family.

A Place for Learning... To us, studying the Bible is vital. We believe it and accept it as God's Word to man, a Book that is alive and relevant to life today.

A Place for Enrichment... For every person at every age level we offer a wealth of opportunities - special programs and ministries which fill the church calendar.

A Place for Service... Just as Jesus Christ came "not to be ministered unto, but to minister..." we accept our responsibility to reach out in service to others.

A Place for Worship... The primary reason we meet together is to focus our attention on God, giving Him our worship and receiving His blessing and inspiration.