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Elders

Dr. Todd Dykstra

Pastor of Teaching and Leadership Testimony Education Graduated from The United States Air Force Academy, B.S. in Biology, 1993; Graduated from The Master’s Seminary, Master’s of Divinity, 2001; Ordained in November 2001; Graduated from The Master’s Seminary, Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching, 2008. Family Married to Julie since 1993. My wife and I have…

Matt Tomlinson

Testimony Education and Career I graduated TES in 2025, and I am currently attending Shepherds Theological Seminary, pursuing a DMin in Biblical Counseling. I serve MBC as the Pastor of Equipping and Biblical Counseling. Family My beautiful wife, Rosie, and I have been married since April 2012. We have an adopted son, Anthony, that the…

Kurt Bekins

Testimony Education B.A. Bible and Theology, Moody Bible Institute, 2006. M.A. New Testament Studies, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2012. I am currently taking more classes with The Expositors Seminary because of the joy of learning more and more! Family I am married to my wife Christine, and we have two wonderful boys and a daughter…

Tili Hysesani

Education and Career I obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration and majored in operations management from Grand Valley State University. My background is in the automotive industry. I am currently undergoing a Master of Divinity through the Expositors Seminary (TES). Family My wife, Jenni, and I are blessed with four children, Henri, Vivian, Charles,…

Dale Kleinheksel

Pastor of Congregational Care Testimony Education Attended Hope College 67-71,with a major in History and minor in Business. Graduated from Davenport University 1991, BBA in General Business with a Minor in Communication. Family Born in 1949 in Holland, MI.; Married to Kathy since June 26, 1971; Children: Aaron, married to Traci, have two children; Abbey,…

Jordan Lawrence

Elder Education Attended Bryan College and Kennesaw State University and studied History.  Family Married to Lauren for 17 years with 4 wonderful children: Rowan, Finley, Pippa, and Sullivan (Sully).  Career I work in the commercial lighting industry.  Favorite Verses Romans 5:8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died…

Chris Brown

Testimony Education Bachelor, Cedarville University, Davenport University; ThM Grace Theological Seminary, MBA Grand Valley State University. Family Wife Gloria, 2 kids, Rachel and Kevin Career Accountant, CPA Favorite Verses Matt 5:16 Hobbies Work . . . .but love to travel A Word about Maranatha Bible Church Great place to be with warm, caring Church family.…

Matt George

Testimony Education Graduated from Wheaton College Conservatory, B.M. in Trombone Performance, 1991. Graduated from Calvin College, B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Family I am married to my wife Patty since 1991.  We have two boys, Bryant and Casey. Career Software engineer. Favorite Verses 1 Peter 2:21-25 – 21For you have been called for this purpose, since…

Mike Swinger

Testimony Education B.S. Physical Education —University of Missouri, M.A. Educational Administration —Michigan State University Family Married to Debbe since 1977—5 children—21 grandchildren  Career School Teacher, Driver Education Instructor Hobbies Reading, Exercising, Spending time with family Favorite Verses Job 28:28 – “And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; Andto…

Joe Aho

Testimony Stay Tuned Family My wife, Amy, and I have four adult children. Our three oldest are married, and our youngest recently graduated from high school.  Career I work as a quality engineer in the material movement and automotive industries. Hobbies Trail running, playing guitar, and reading Favorite Verses 1 Corinthians 12:25 “…so that there may be no division in the body,…

Ralph Reddick

Elder Testimony Education BScience Electrical Eng, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (’71) BMusic Composition, University of Connecticut (’77) MMusic Composition, Eastman School of Music (’79) Family I have been married to Meredith since 1979. I have been so blessed by her!! We have 3 children: Hilary, Sgt. Julia Scott (deceased), Alison. We also have 6 grandchildren! Career…

Dave Rodgers

Elder Testimony Forthcoming Education Ball State University, Majors in Computer Science and Mathematics Four Years Pastoral studies, Lighthouse Community Church Education Chief Information Officer – 18 years, System Architect – 4 years, Systems Programmer – 5 years, Software Engineer – 5 years Family I have been married to my wife Sonja since 1981. We have two children, Keith and Emily and two…