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Gordon Wiersma, Pastor, has enjoyed serving as a Pastor at Hope Church since 1999, having previously served congregations in Phoenix and Philadelphia. Gordon is a graduate of Calvin College and completed his M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1989. In 2019, he completed a Doctor of Ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary, focusing on restorative atonement theology and creative liturgical resources: www.thechristianstory.org
His family includes his wife, Dr. Anne Heath Wiersma who is a professor of Art History at Hope College, and 4 children – Anna, Bethany, Liam and Stella. Gordon enjoys Michigan football, Wordle, basketball, road trips, and Lake Michigan.
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Jocelyn Van Heest, Children’s Ministry Director, has been involved in some capacity with the children at Hope Church for 30 years; she enjoys being part of their early faith development. Jocelyn appreciates working with others at the church dedicated to fulfilling their baptismal promise to the children. She enjoys reading, bridge, crafts, officiating volleyball, and the beautiful Adirondack Mountains.
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Stacy D, Administrative Coordinator, has worked in church ministry the past 8 years. Prior to that she has been a barista, a lunch lady, and a stay-at-home mom to her 2 [now] adult children, Eli and Elvie. Stacy has lived in the West Michigan area for over 30 years with her husband Roger. Her interests include listening to true-crime podcasts, golfing, and relaxing on the beach with a good book.
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Rhonda Edgington, Music Director & Organist, moved to Holland with her husband, Mark, and two children from Northern Germany in October 2011, becoming organist at Hope Church in January 2012. She also directs the Carillon Choir, performs as a recitalist, and is an accompanist at Hope College. When not making music or being a mom, Rhonda enjoys bike riding, reading, and baking.
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Amber C, Operations Manager, attended Aquinas College and most recently comes to us from the dental field, with over 15 years of experience leading teams. Amber loves living along the lakeshore, enjoying the beach and lakes with her two children – Tori and Bentley. She also very much enjoys cooking, baking and walking with their English cream golden retriever.
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Ben Sikkink, Building Administrator
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