Pastor Chad became the full-time Senior Pastor of Central Avenue in September of 2004. He had previously served as Intern Pastor here since December of 2002. Pastor Chad graduated from Calvin Seminary in 2004 and is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry, in preaching and teaching, at Knox Theological Seminary.  His ordination was September 19, 2004.  Central Avenue is Pastor Chad's first charge.

Pastor Chad typically maintains office hours on and off, Monday afternoon through Friday.  Saturday is his regular day-off.  Please contact the church office or make an appointment to be sure he is available.

Pastor Chad and his wife Rachel have three children.  Their family enjoys camping, sports, reading and time with friends and family.

Associate Pastor

Pastor Marc was raised in West Michigan and is married to his wife Niki and has 3 children.  His first call was to Phoenix CRC in Arizona, with a part-time internship with Sparta CRC in Michigan.  He has been Associate Pastor at Central Ave. since 2018.

Sue has served as Church Secretary since 1997. She handles the publishing functions of the church.

Sue maintains office hours at the church Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Items for the church bulletin are due at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and for the Central Channel the second to last Sunday of the month.

Sue and her husband Steve have three grown children and ten grandchildren.

Libby started on staff at Central Ave in September of 2012.  She primarily handles administrative functions in the church office and works with the various committees and with council.

Libby maintains office hours on Monday (11:00-3:00), Wednesday (11:00-3:00) and Friday (9:00-3:00).

Libby and her husband Karl have been married since 1988.  They live on the south side of Holland and have three children, Samantha, Nathan and Adrianne, and 2 daschunds named Frankie and Dash.

Mike started as church custodian in August of 2017 after replacing Dick Hengst after he retired.  Mike married his wife, Shar, in February of 2000.