Brittany has attended Beechwood since 2021 and serves wonderfully as our Connections and PlayZone Coordinator with her incredible ability to socialize with anyone. She’s a proud mom to Luke (8), Khloe (4), and Clark (their mini red goldendoodle). Her passions include, but are not limited to: weekend trips to Sliver Lake, spending time outside, live shows, thrifting (she’s crazy good), …
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Pastor Dave has been our fearless leader since 2016. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida in 1997. Following that, Dave was the lead Pastor of Hager Park Church in Jenison, Michigan and Rockhills Church in San Antonio, Texas before he joined us here at Beechwood! Dave is a doer, a big-picture thinker, and a great leader for …
Being full of compassion, energy, and JOY, Jill is the perfect leader for our Student Ministries Team! While some may call her the “Student Ministries Director,” she prefers the title “Queen of Student Ministries.” Her desire to ask questions and *really* get to know people makes those around her feel seen and loved. Jill loves emergency medicine (she’s a graduate …
Advent is a time of preparation leading up to the celebration of the nativity of Jesus Christ, observed by many Christians around the world. It is the period of four Sundays and weeks preceding Christmas Day. During this time, Christians focus on spiritual preparation and reflection, preparing to celebrate the coming of Jesus. The word “Advent“ comes from the Latin …
Mieke has been attending Beechwood since 1990 and recently joined our staff in 2021 as the CHO (Chief Hospitality Officer) or Connection’s Coordinator as some may say. Mieke is FUN and her joy spills over into our team and community. She has a knack for coming up with big ideas and her constant creativity benefits everyone. Mieke’s love for all …
As our office administrator, Marlene is a self-proclaimed “detail-gal” and we can proudly attest to that. She has been keeping everything in-line at Beechwood since 2019. She proudly wears multiple hats including mother of 2 and grandmother of 4, cherishing the special uniqueness they bring to her life. When not here, Marlene is probably gardening. The love that she pours …
Kylee has been on staff with Beechwood since the beginning of 2021 currently serving as the Communications Director. She once stated that her preferred communication style is ‘sarcasm,’ so try not to take her too seriously. Her built-in best friends include: her husband, parents, and 4 siblings. Kylee has a self-proclaimed love of her dogs, craft projects that leave the …
Originally a private investigator, Larissa now serves as our Kid’s Hope Director (which is basically the same thing). She prides herself in being able to throw a really good shindig with her bearded husband, Eric, and four rowdy children: Elouisa, Rosie, Sully, and Gibson. Her laid-back, always-up-for-anything attitude is a blessing to our team. When not here, Larissa is most …
‘Treasurer’ may be the title on Laura’s office door, but we assure you she does SO MUCH MORE than that. Being at Beechwood since 1969 and on staff since 2000, Laura possesses a level of knowledge and experience that everyone benefits from. When not crunching numbers (which some argue is rare), Laura loves to travel. Between visiting her children in …
