Fifth Reformed Church
Staff & Leaders

  • Renae Kindle

    Renae Kindle
    Office Manager

    Renae was born and raised in the Grand Rapids area. She and Patrick were married in 1996 and have a daughter Jeanie. In 1997 they ran their own Bait & Tackle Shop for 2 ½ years and enjoyed meeting all the people who walked thru the doors. Renae started working at Fifth Reformed Church in 2001 as Administrative Assistant and loves having a front row seat to see and experience what God is doing. In August 2007 Renae’s position changed to Office Manager, adding to her duties finance matters and office oversight. When Renae’s not working, she’s usually camping, drawing, or taking pictures. Before joining the staff at Fifth Church, Renae worked at Old Kent Bank in their operations department for almost 10 years.

  • Janna Kooi

    Janna Kooi
    Worship Arts Director

    Janna is thrilled to have been led to serve at Fifth as Worship Arts Director since Fall of 2008. She was raised primarily in the Muskegon, Michigan area and has 3 children, Ryan - a student at GVSU and Molly and Emily. Prior to ministering at Fifth Church she was a public school music teacher in the Chicago area. (B.A. Music Education, Central College, Pella, Iowa, 1985) and since moving back to Western Michigan she has worked primarily in worship ministry in area churches. Janna enjoys attending her children's music events, traveling, doing mission work in Yucatan, and cooking.

  • Chad Farrand

    Chad Farrand
    Discipleship Director

    Chad, along with his wife Melody and their two daughter's (Kailey and Molly) joined Fifth in the summer of 2006. A year prior, Fifth had officially became the "parent" church to their church plant called "Tapestry," which is a network of organic churches that meet all over the state of Michigan. Chad was born in Detroit, but spent much of his life in Owosso, MI. He met and married Melody at Spring Arbor University. Chad spent the next six years as a youth pastor before launching "Tapestry" in 2003. He is a graduate of Western Theological Seminary.

  • Greg Wilkins

    Greg Wilkins
    Facilities Director

    I was born and raised within 1 mile of Fifth Reformed Church and now live across the street with my wife Marianne, what a blessing. I have a son serving in the Army. I am an artist, inventor, and have been called " MacGyver." A business owner since 1996, I felt God leading me to other things. Coming to Fifth in 2008 I felt led by God and could see how God had been preparing me all my life for my role here at Fifth. When we are using the talents and gifts God gives us we have the opportunity to be used by God to bless others. I am so thankful to be on staff at Fifth Reformed Church and thank our Fifth family for the support and encouragement given to me as I fulfill my call to serve.

  • Nancy Boerson

    Nancy Boerson
    Family Ministries Director

    Nancy grew up at Fifth and has come back home after 23 years of experience in children and family ministries. She holds a Master's degree in Religious Education. Nancy and her husband Terry enjoy time with their four children and thirteen grandchildren. She enjoys boating, cross country skiing and quilting. Nancy also serves as both the Clerk and Children's Ministries Consultant for the Great Lakes City Classis.

  • Jon Sherrill

    Jon Sherrill
    Lead Pastor

    Jon Sherrill is our senior pastor. He is married to Krystal and they have two sons. Jon is a graduate of Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan and is a minister of Word and Sacrament through the Reformed Church in America.