Staff & Leadership

The staff and leadership here at RRC is comprised of men and women who love, care, and pray for every single person in the church. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them.


You can contact the church office at connect@rockfordrc.org or 616-866-2308.

  • Tim Meendering

    Pastor

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  • Mike Fisk

    Worship

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  • Andrew Zokoe

    Youth Min.

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  • Tim VanderZwaag

    Young Adult Min.

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  • Emily Cutter

    Children's Min.

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  • Laura Jolliffe

    Office Admin.

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  • Emillie Clayton

    Kids Hope

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  • Lucy Layman

    Custodian

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  • Chris Vance

    Custodian

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Consistory

Our church is governed by a group called the Consistory, which is made up of 4 Shepherd Elders, 4 Service Deacons, and the Administrative Board. Elders’ responsibilities include sacraments, discipline, visits, correspondence, and membership. Deacons’ responsibilities include receiving offering, Helping Hands, Deacon Service Network, and stewardship education.


Administrative Board

  • Tim Meendering, Pastor, President
  • Eric Ringnalda, Elder, Vice President (2025, 2nd term)
  • Beth Triezenberg, Elder, Clerk (2025, 1st term)
  • Melissa Cool, Deacon, Chair of Deacons (2025, 1st term)
  • Jerry Swett, Deacon, Treasurer (2026, 1st term)

Elders

  • Care Group 1 - Pat Verburg (2024)
  • Care Group 2 - Scott Jacobs (2026)
  • Care Group 3 - Craig VanderHeide (2024)
  • Care Group 4 - Jason Vergouwe (2025)

Deacons

  • Care Group 1 - Fred Bazen (2026)
  • Care Group 2 - Steve Katsma (2024)
  • Care Group 3 - Chad Remelts (2025)
  • Care Group 4 - Brandon Mueller (2024)