Celebrating God's Faithfulness since 1871.
Staff
Rev. Stephen Terpstra - Senior Pastor
Pastor Stephen has served as senior pastor since the summer of 2024 after serving Borculo CRC in Michigan and Mount Hamilton CRC in Ontario, Canada. He love's to preach and teach the gospel, and is completing a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching with Westminster Theological Seminary focused on preaching to a culture with an identity crisis. Pastor Stephen and his wife Christine have 5 children: Sarah, William, Anna, Andrew, and Sophia. In his free time, Pastor Stephen loves to listen to music (and play with his stereo).
pastor@firstcrcoc.org
Rev. Jordan Helming - Pastor of Congregational Care
Pastor Jordan has served as the Pastor of Congregational Care since 2019. He has previously served as a Chaplain in the Iowa Army National Guard. Pastor Jordan lives in Orange City with his wife, Luralyn, and three children: Josiah, Magdalena, and Matthias. In his free time, Pastor Jordan likes cooking and enjoying the outdoors.
Maria Byker - Secretary
Maria Byker has been the secretary for First Christian Reformed Church since October 2013. She lives in Orange City with her husband, Mike. They have three children: Klay (married to Justine), Sam, and Emma, and two grandchildren. When she is not working at church, Maria enjoys giving piano lessons, spending time with her family, playing games, and going on walks.
Email: office@firstcrcoc.org
Office hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:30-12:30
Wednesday: 8:30-12:30
Thursday: 8:30-3:00
Friday: 8:30-12:30
Mark Huizenga - Custodian
Mark and his wife Cindy have been custodians at First Christian Reformed Church since 2005. They reside in Orange City and have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. In his free time, Mark enjoys playing golf.