Pastor Chad was called as pastor of Central Avenue after graduating from Calvin Theological Seminary and being ordained on September 19, 2004.  He had previously served as Intern Pastor here since late 2002.  Pastor Chad is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry, in preaching and teaching, at Knox Theological Seminary.  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.

Pastor Jim served as Senior Pastor from 1998-2004 and then as Part-Time Co-Pastor from 2004-2017.  He returned as Visitation Pastor in late 2019 and spends his time ministering to some of our more senior members.

Originally from the Kalamazoo area, Pastor Jim graduated from Calvin Seminary in 1971 and has served congregations in Hills, MN; Willard (Celeryville CRC), OH; Grand Haven (1st), MI; and Holland (Niekerk CRC), MI.

Pastor Jim and his wife Shari spend their time between their home in Holland and cottage on Gun Lake.  Their three children and several grandchildren all live in the area.

Brian Knot has served as Music Director since the summer of 2018.  He directs the Chancel Choir, Voices of Praise, and Orchestra, as well as various other musical groups.

A graduate of Wheaton College, Calvin College, and the University of Michigan, Brian is also the Band Director at Unity Christian High School and Hudsonville Christian School.  

He and his wife Missy have five children and live in Zeeland with their dog Sierra.  They enjoy camping, sports, and music as a familiy.

Salli has served as Office Manager since April of 2021. 

Salli maintains office hours at the church Monday through Friday 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.

Salli and her husband, Jason, have 2 children. 

Ann has served as Administrative Assistant since 2019.  She assists the pastors and Council and maintains administrative functions of the church office. 

Ann maintains office hours at the church on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Ann was baptized and raised at Central Avenue CRC.  After a career in the Air Force she returned home to Holland in 2000, working for First American Title before retiring in 2018.

Mike has serves as Custodian since August of 2017.  He manages the facilities, grounds, and vehicles for the church. 

Mike is married to his wife Shari who is a nurse at SKLD in Zeeland.