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Married to Jobje, since May 16, 1970
Personal Goal: To be God’s faithful servant; To teach others to love Him immensely; To serve Him faithfully
Favorite Scripture verses: Psalm 84, Psalm 91, Psalm 116, Philippians 4:19,20, Hebrews 12:1,2

1988-1991: Doctor of Ministry (Westminster Theological Seminary, CA)
1973-1976: Master of Divinity (Calvin Theological Seminary, MI)
1969-1971: Bachelor of Arts (Trinity Christian College, IL)
1967-1969: Pre-Seminary (Dordt College, IA)

1998-present: Second CRC (Kalamazoo, MI)
1992-1998: Platte CRC (Platte, SD)
1989-1992: Blyth CRC (Blyth, Ontario, Canada)
1981-1989: Dutton CRC (Caledonia, MI)
1976-1981: Ellsworth CRC (Ellsworth, MI)

2002: Tyumen, Siberia
2000: Riga, Latvia
1998: Don’etsk, Ukraine
1991: Chiapas, Mexico
1989: Chiapas, Mexico

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Personal Goal: To develop healthy trusting relationships with the congregation through a variety of mission/service opportunities, personal growth times, and social activities so that they might 1) begin to see their identity and responsibility in God’s plan, 2) develop a love and compassion for unbelievers, and 3) enjoy their youth in a variety of experiences which encourage strong, positive friendships during the difficult teen years, with the prayer that they will become effective leaders and humble servants in God’s kingdom for His glory
Personal Statement: I have a great job, with wonderful support from all age groups within our church family—a great place to serve the Lord!!
Favorite Scripture Verse: Psalm 1, Genesis 39-50 (Joseph’s story), Romans 8

1992: Bachelor in Religious Arts at Reformed Bible College, (Kuyper College, MI)
1988: Kalamazoo Christian High School

1993-Present: Second CRC (Kalamazoo, MI)

Marquette, Michigan Houston, Texas Dominican Republic Haiti Montreal, Quebec Canada Mexico City, Mexico Southern China Papua New Guinea

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Personal Goal: To let the light of Jesus shine through me in everything I say and do. Encourage people here at Second in their walk with the Lord. Be a stepping stone, not a stumbling block.
Personal Statement: I really enjoy my work here at Second. I truly feel called by God to this position. Every day I am excited to come to work to see what God has in store for me that day.
Favorite Scripture Passage: Isaiah 40:30-31

1967: Kalamazoo Christian High School

1994-present: Second CRC, (Kalamazoo, MI)
1987: data processor at One Way Products
1981: house cleaner
1973-1980: Stay-at-home mom

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