A New Testament scholar, professor, and accomplished author, Simon “Sam” Kistemaker was noted for his kindness, modesty, and gentleness of spirit.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Jay Verhulst
1940-2017Ken Verhulst ministered with a passion for social justice
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Vander Heide
1931-2017Kenneth Vander Heide was born in McBain, Mich., in 1931, and died on July 30
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael (Mike) Reitsma
1944-2017Pastor, visionary, church planter, leader, and mentor, Michael Reitsma had a huge heart for both God and people.
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael DeVries
1935 - 2017Michael De Vries was passionate about proclaiming Jesus as the boundary-breaking, socially transforming Savior and Lord.
In Memoriam: Rev. Earl S. Holkeboer
1923-2017Schoolteacher, missionary pastor, church planter, chaplain, superb athlete, loving father, model caregiver.
In Memoriam: Rev. Jelle Nutma
1928-2017Jelle Nutma lived the last 21 years of his life with limitations as the result of a debilitating stroke,
In Memoriam: Rev. Samuel Vander Jagt
1918-2017Prior to serving as a pastor and chaplain for 65 years, Samuel Vander Jagt served his country with distinction during WW II.
In Memoriam: Rev. Gysbert John Rozenboom
1916-2017Interested in ministry from an early age and actively preaching through his 92nd year,
In Memoriam: Rev. John Zantingh
1933-2017From a very young age, John Zantingh wanted to be a minister.
In Memoriam: Dr. Manuel (Manny) Ortiz
1938-2017A respected pastor, urban missionary, professor, author, and world-renowned speaker and consultant,
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerard (Jerry) Bouma
1922-2017A compassionate man with a desire to serve others, Gerard Bouma initially planned to be a physician.
In Memoriam: Rev. Louis Edward Kok
1929-2017As pastor and chaplain, Lou Kok has been described by many as a good man.
Bill Lewis was a man who loved mercy, sought justice, and walked humbly with God.
In Memoriam: Rev. Edwin Walhout
1926-2017Edwin Walhout lived his entire life in service to his Lord.
In Memoriam: Rev. James Peter Vosteen
1931-2016A man of great humility, Peter Vosteen loved to preach and to teach others to preach.
In Memoriam: Rev. Jack Westerhof
1938-2016Jack Westerhof was a patient listener gifted with empathy, compassion, humility, and open-mindedness.
In Memoriam: Rev. Adrian Van Giessen
1959 -2016Adrian Van Giessen was a gifted and natural leader who sought out and cultivated the potential in others.
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry (Hank) Zwaanstra
1936-2016A caring, loving, compassionate, sensitive, and committed husband,
In Memoriam: Rev. Neal Punt
1928-2016Neal Punt of Grand Haven, Mich., passed away peacefully on October 18 at the age of 87.
In Memoriam: Rev. Martin Stegink
1927-2016Martin Stegink was a lover of nature who reveled in the beauty of God’s creation.
In Memoriam: Rev. Chester Marciel Schemper
1918 - 2016Chester Schemper was a passionate, positive, hard-working man of faith whose love, joy, and gratitude profoundly affected those around him.
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Prol
1951 - 2016Kenneth Prol was a man with a passion for bringing everyone he met closer to God.