Meet our Staff

First Church has a passionate, enthusiastic staff that seeks to build God's kingdom.

  • aDAM rODEHeAVER-VAN gELDER

    PASTOR

    Adam's gifts in ministry, discipleship, and vision bless First Church!  Adam and his wife, Laura, have two young daughters, Lulu and Juniper, and recently added Wendell, who keeps family life vibrant and energetic.

  • Vanessa Bosselaar

    AdminIstratIve Assistant

    Vanessa is the hub of ministry at First Church; holding and coordinating the many details that enable ministry to flourish. 

  • Debbie Page

    Children's Ministry coordinator

    Debbie coordinates nursery care, Little Lambs and Children’s Worship. Originally from Kansas, she and David have also lived in Dallas, TX, and in the Chicago area.

  • Miranda Craig

    Worship Coordinator

    Miranda Craig recently graduated from Western Theological Seminary with her MDiv degree! Miranda is slightly obsessed with antique books, cold-brew coffee, steel guitars, and worshipping God!.  

  • Rachel Witte

    Bookkeeper

    Rachel crunches numbers and keeps track of the financial bookkeeping details. She does her job with a warm smile and contagious laughter. 

  • Brittany Riggenbach


    Seminary Intern

    Brittany is studying at Calvin Seminary to earn her MA in Christian Leadership. She is helping us discern how our organizational structures and leadership techniques aid us in being attentive to the Holy Spirit.