Pastor Nick Boonstra received his degree in youth ministry from Baptist Bible College in 2011 and is currently working on a master's degree at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He is a TKHS graduate and did an internship here at First Baptist Church in 2011 and 2012. He served as a youth pastor at a church in Pennsylvania for three years before being called back to FBC in 2015. Nick and his wife Ashley have 3 children, Micah, Maliah and Noah. It is Nick’s passion to guide and equip teens to have a greater knowledge and love for God that spills over to those around them for the glory of Christ.

Jake was called to music ministry at FBC in 2023. He received a Bachelor’s in Musical Arts from Western Michigan University and continued his education with an internship at a church in Kalamazoo, MI in 2022. He and his wife Hannah have been married since the spring of 2022 and share a mutual love of music ministry. Hannah is also a graduate of the School of Music at WMU. Besides music, Jake and Hannah enjoy hiking, reading, and playing games. Jake is passionate about cultivating worshippers who delight in offering their collective voices and lives to praise God. 

Zach received his bachelor’s degree in History from Grand Valley State University in 2017 and is currently pursuing a master’s in Christian Studies at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Zach and his wife Christine came to FBC in June of 2020 and became members in November. He has been working in the youth program with the middle school students. Zach has a passion to help students understand what they believe, why it matters, and how it glorifies Christ.

Nina has attended FBC since 2003. She is a graduate of TKHS. Nina loves to serve at the church in many ways, behind the scenes. She enjoys playing softball, volleyball and basketball, being creative making crafts, organizing and spending time with her husband and two children. 

Brooklyn has been attending FBC with her family since 2010. She enjoys playing piano on the worship team and helping with church administration. Brooklyn and her husband Tanner love to travel up North, exploring God's beautiful creation together.

Kim is a longtime member of FBC and is also active in co-leading FBC’s women’s ministries along with Hope Archer. She and her husband, Mart, have four adult sons and three grandchildren. Her biggest passion is discipling women and seeing them grow into the women God calls them to be.