FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH - Key Persons


Andrew Lenhart

Job Titles:
  • Director of Worship Ministry -
Director of Worship Ministry - Andrew loves serving with those in the worship ministry to encourage everyone to authentically worship… Andrew loves serving with those in the worship ministry to encourage everyone to authentically worship God not only on Sunday mornings but more importantly with their whole lives. In his spare time, you might find Andrew hiking, reading, watching movies, hanging out with family and friends or enjoying a good cup of coffee. Andrew and Sarah have been married for over 17 wonderful years and are blessed with two children: Rachel and Jonathan. They just recently moved to this area from the other side of the state and love living close to their extended family and spending time at Lake Michigan!

Barb Sanders

Job Titles:
  • Pastor of Care Ministry and Faith Formation -
Pastor of Care Ministry and Faith Formation - Since 1995, Barb has been part of the ministry staff at Fellowship… Since 1995, Barb has been part of the ministry staff at Fellowship where she is currently Pastor of Care Ministry and Faith Formation. Each day brings variety of visiting people, leading a small group study, or meeting with ministry teams. She seeks to encourage people to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ as she provides pastoral care for church members, and leadership for adult educational ministries, small groups, prayer ministry, and pastoral care ministry. Barb has been married to Dan for more than 35 years and they have six children and four sons/daughters-in-law. Barb and Dan are thrilled with the five grandchildren that have been added to their family over the past three years. In her free time Barb enjoys reading. A book she encourages others to read is "One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are",by Ann Voskamp. Murphy, their 14-year-old shiatzu maltese, and Barb enjoy going for walks in the neighborhood. She enjoys spending time with family and caring for grandchildren each week.

Barb Van Ryn

Job Titles:
  • Director of Student Ministry -
Director of Student Ministry - Barb loves our students and can often be found attending student events at school or… Barb loves our students and can often be found attending student events at school or in the community. She coordinates the monthly meetings of the middle school and high school youth groups.

Katherine Sneller

Job Titles:
  • Custodian - Katherine Enjoys Serving Fellowship through Custodial Care. Whether She Is Vacuuming, Mopping or Setting Up for a Church
Custodian - Katherine enjoys serving Fellowship through custodial care. Whether she is vacuuming, mopping or setting up for a church…

Laura Williams

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant - Laura Works in the Office at Fellowship, Preferring to Remain in the Background While Providing Administrative Support
Administrative Assistant - Laura works in the office at Fellowship, preferring to remain in the background while providing administrative support…

Tom VanderPloeg

Job Titles:
  • Senior Pastor
Pastor Tom works with Fellowship's council and staff to lead the ministries of Fellowship Church. His passion is for people to dig deeply into the Bible and learn about God through his Word. It is Pastor Tom's desire to equip people to carry out the calling that God has placed upon all Christians - a calling to be a disciple of Christ, and a servant to others. Pastor Tom loves cooking. In his spare time, he can be found in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, or in the cellar crafting a batch of wine. Tom has been married for more than 25 years and has four children. The family recently moved from Denver Colorado to Grand Rapids Michigan. He very much enjoys being closer to extended family in Michigan, and very much misses seeing the Rocky Mountains every day. Senior Pastor - Pastor Tom works with Fellowship's council and staff to lead the ministries of Fellowship Church. His passion…