Leadership

John has been the Pastor of First Reformed Church since 2006 and considers this to be the best church anyone could ever serve. He is married to his high school sweetheart and has 3 kids. John's passion for ministry is in the area of church revitalization. He holds degrees from Rutgers University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Reformed Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to Grand Haven, John was a Chaplain in the US Army and was deployed to Iraq.

Skot was born and raised in West Michigan. He has been at First Reformed Church since 2018, returning to Grand Haven after 9 years of living and doing ministry in California. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Carie, and they have 3 children, Isaac, Isabelle, and Iliana. Skot attended Kuyper College (Reformed Bible College) and has a degree in Worship Ministry from West Coast Bible College & Seminary.

Alyssa was born and raised in Muskegon, but has lived in the Tri-Cities area since 2010. She has attended First Reformed Church since 2012. Her husband, Matt, grew up in this church and serves as the Youth Ministry Leader. Together they have two incredible children - Claire and Fisher. Alyssa is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has taught Nursing for several years at Muskegon Community College. She is thrilled to also fill her time serving the Lord and the people of First Reformed Church. 

Matt has been a life-long resident of the Tri-Cities and has attended First Reformed Church for most of his life. He is married to his wonderful wife, Alyssa, and together they have one little girl, Claire. Matt also works as a firefighter and paramedic. He has been involved in the youth ministry at FRC since 2007, helping with Awana for a couple of years before getting involved with the youth group in 2009. Matt is passionate about developing student leaders and seeing students further God’s Kingdom. 

Brenda was born and raised in Grand Haven and still continues to live in the Tri-Cities area with her husband Steve. She has been the financial secretary at First Reformed Church since 2009. She has three grown children and three grandchildren. In her spare time she loves trying to keep up with the grandkids, both one on one and trying to attend as much as she can of what they are involved in.

Bob has been a long-time member of First Reformed Church. He and his wife, Julie have four adult daughters. Bob has taught for many years at Grand Haven Christian School and is also a licensed builder. He spent a summer as a commercial carpenter and led the building project for Haven Shores Reformed Church. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Calvin College and a Master's Degree from Grand Valley State University.