Rev. John Koedyker, interim pastor Email Pastor John
Pastor John currently serves as our interim pastor. He had been the Pastor of Congregational Care at First Reformed Church since 2017. Before that he served as a missionary to Japan, as a Senior Pastor, and an Associate Pastor. John enjoys being with people and sharing the good news of God's grace in Christ through pastoral care in all kinds of situations. He and his wife, Marilyn, have lived in Grand Haven for many years after serving Trinity Reformed Church in Grand Haven, Word of Hope Church in Fruitport, and Beechwood Reformed Church in Holland. John has degrees from Trinity Christian College, Western Theological Seminary, and the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. The Koedykers have four adult children and seven grandchildren. John also enjoys writing. He has a bi-monthly religion column in the Grand Haven Tribune and is a regular writer for the Words of Hope devotional booklet.
Pastor John currently serves as our interim pastor. He had been the Pastor of Congregational Care at First Reformed Church since 2017. Before that he served as a missionary to Japan, as a Senior Pastor, and an Associate Pastor. John enjoys being with people and sharing the good news of God's grace in Christ through pastoral care in all kinds of situations. He and his wife, Marilyn, have lived in Grand Haven for many years after serving Trinity Reformed Church in Grand Haven, Word of Hope Church in Fruitport, and Beechwood Reformed Church in Holland. John has degrees from Trinity Christian College, Western Theological Seminary, and the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. The Koedykers have four adult children and seven grandchildren. John also enjoys writing. He has a bi-monthly religion column in the Grand Haven Tribune and is a regular writer for the Words of Hope devotional booklet.
Gloria Rademaker, administrative assistant Email Gloria
Gloria is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and has worked in a variety of vocations - health club manager, retail sales associate, bank teller, public and private school teacher, and secretary. She especially appreciates working at Ferry Memorial with caring individuals who are dedicated to Christ. Gloria has three sons - Ross (& daughter Madeline), Reid (& Ashley, their children Lola & Revan) and Ryan (& Taylor, and their daughter Sutton) - who are the joy of her heart. She enjoys gardening, walking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Gloria has served as Administrative Assistant since 1996.
Gloria is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and has worked in a variety of vocations - health club manager, retail sales associate, bank teller, public and private school teacher, and secretary. She especially appreciates working at Ferry Memorial with caring individuals who are dedicated to Christ. Gloria has three sons - Ross (& daughter Madeline), Reid (& Ashley, their children Lola & Revan) and Ryan (& Taylor, and their daughter Sutton) - who are the joy of her heart. She enjoys gardening, walking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Gloria has served as Administrative Assistant since 1996.