“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:11-12

Meet the team

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Eli Groenendyk

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A smiling blonde woman with blue eyes sitting outside against a concrete wall, wearing a denim dress and a watch.

Brenna Krommendyk

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Theo Child

Trent Thinesen

Robby Vander Veen

Our Church Planting Network

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    Classis Lake Superior

    21 churches in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ontario, and Manitoba that support our church plant with finances, wisdom, and prayer. We have Classis meetings twice a year that focus on church planting, church revitalization, and leadership development. Our accountability keeps our churches faithful to the gospel.

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    Christian Reformed Church

    1000 churches in the United States and Canada committed to each other in covenant, confessions, and friendship. The church planting agency, Resonate, is supporting our church plant with coaching and training. The national gathering, Synod, occurs every year in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Is God calling you to church plant with us?

Contact Pastor Eli