Living in and by Grace, we are called by GOD to make disciples for Jesus
Our Mission
Living in and by Grace, we are called by GOD to make disciples for Jesus
Beliefs
We believe in a Triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God the Father is our Creator and the author of our faith. Jesus Christ, God's Son, is our Lord and Savior. The Holy Spirit is our source of power and comfort. The Bible, as the inspired Word of God, is the sole source of our knowledge of the Triune God. We believe we have been called to share the Good News of the gospel of Jesus Christ with all people.
Core Values We Cherish
●Prayer
●Compassion
●Mission Outreach
●Worship
Core Values We Desire
●Christ-Like Reconciliation
●Hospitality
Church History
REELMAN'S HALL (1897-1998)
Grace Reformed was organized in 1897 as an English-language daughter of Fifth Reformed. It was the third English-language RCA congregation in Grand Rapids. Our first gathering location was at (710 Grandville Ave. SW)
PASTOR
John Van de Erve, 1897-1901
THE KLONDYKE CHURCH (1898-1899)
A growing congregation found a new meeting space in The Klodyke Church.
PASTOR
John Van de Erve, 1897-1901
CAULFIELD AVENUE AND 'B' STREET (1900-1963)
In 1900, Grace Reformed Church moved to Caulfield Avenue and 'B' Street in Grand Rapids.
892 Caulfield SW at B Street is two blocks east of Grandville Ave. and two blocks south of Franklin Street.
PASTORS
Theodore Schaap, 1938-45
Henry C. Van Deelen, 1946-48
Abraham Rynbrandt, 1949-53
James W. Schut, 1954-59
Rodger H. Dalman, 1959-65
John Van de Erve, 1897-1901
Rense H. Joldersma, 1901-02
Peter P. Cheff, 1902-05
Peter Braak, 1905-08
Lawrence Dykstra, 1909-12
Cornelius H. Spaan, 1912-38
3330 BURLINGAME IN WYOMING (1964-PRESENT)
With the construction of US-131 the congregation relocated to Wyoming, Michigan, in 1964.
PASTORS
Mark D. De Witt, 1973-85
Louis H. Bennes III, 1986-96
Brian K. Taylor, associate, 1988-96
Rick Veenstra, interim, 1996-97
Rick Oppenhuizen, 1998-2017
Jack Doorlag, interim 2018 - Present
Brian K. Taylor, associate, 1988-96
Rick Veenstra, interim, 1996-97
Rick Oppenhuizen, 1998-2017
Jack Doorlag, 2018 - Present
Rodger H. Dalman, 1959-65
Harry L. Brower, 1966-72
THE CROSSING (1999-PRESENT)
Built in 1999, The Crossing is our youth and outreach building.