Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Senior Pastor
Brad was born and raised in the greater Youngstown, Ohio area and is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a degree in Geology and of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois with a Master of Divinity degree. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist and a past recipient of the Denman … Read More
Pastor of Engagement
Tania is a provisional elder in the United Methodist Church and received her Master’s of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in May of 2018. She has an undergraduate degree from Hope College and a master’s degree in counseling education/counseling psychology from Western Michigan University. … Read More
Director of Community Involvement and Youth
LuAnne is a native Hoosier who has lived in Tennessee and Utah, and has called Michigan “home” since 2000. She has an undergraduate degree from DePauw University, a Master of Divinity from The Divinity School at Vanderbilt University, and is currently a candidate working toward ordination as a Provisional Deacon in the … Read More
Worship Arts, Driector
David Newton joined the staff of FUMC Holland in 2004. Before coming to FUMC he served churches in Illinois and is a graduate of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. At FUMC, he oversees all aspects of worship arts including music, dance, drama, design and visual arts. David is a seasoned musician who enjoys hanging out in … Read More
Director of Adult Discipleship
Heidi DeMoss first felt called to ministry in high school. Music was a passion, and she was going to be the next Amy Grant. By the time she graduated from Albion College, with degrees in both Music and Religious Studies, God had worked further on her heart and was drawing her to Educational Ministry. She holds a Masters in … Read More
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Hello, I’m glad to be coordinating programs for children: birth to 5th Grade. I graduated from Hope College and hold a Master’s Degree from Purdue University in elementary education. I have worked as an Elementary Ministry Coordinator and have taught children in both regular and special education. I’ve enjoyed serving many … Read More
Student Pastor
Paul Reissmann is a certified candidate for ministry in the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is currently attending Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and will be ordained as an elder in the UMC. Born and raised in Bangor, MI, Paul will specialize in planting vibrant ministries, proclaiming the Gospel … Read More
Parish Visitor
Loyd grew up on a small dairy farm between Holland and Zeeland and attended Hope College between morning and afternoon milking. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. Early during Lloyd's pediatric residing in Grand Rapids, he met his wife Cindy. Following two years of Pediatric practice in the United … Read More
Kids Hope Director
Kathy was raised in the small town of Standish, mi. She received a bachelor degree in accounting from Saginaw Valley State University. She worked for some small businesses in Standish before moving to Saginaw, where she meant her husband Dave. They moved to Holland in 1997. Kathy worked as an accounting clerk at … Read More
Nursery Coordinator