Beechwood
Leadership

Our leadership is here to equip and love others toward Jesus and his church.

Our Staff

• Bill Ruder

  Building & Grounds Director

  

  

• David Buck

  Tech Director

  

  

• Adam Locker

  Worship Director

  

  

• Dave Lantz

  Pastor of Preaching and Leadership

  

  

• Jill Dokter

  Student Ministries Director

  

  

• Jody Cupples

  Missions Coordinator

  

  

• Aaron Westhouse

  Discipleship & Care Pastor

  

  

• Mieke Mutschler

  Women's Ministry Coordinator

  

  

• Marlene Barkel

  Administration

  

  

• Kylee Allen

  Communications Director

  

  

• Larissa Evenhouse

  Kid's Hope Director

  

  

• Laura Cramer

  Treasurer

  

  

• Emily Bodkins

  Associate Pastor

  

  

Staff

Dave Lantz

Pastor of Preaching & Leadership

Staff

Kara Lepley

Director of Beechwood Kids

Staff

Jim Borgman

Building and Grounds Director

Staff

Tanner Huizenga

Student Ministries Director

Staff

Kylee Allen

Communications Director

Part Time Staff

Staff

Marlene Barkel

Administration

Staff

Emily Bodkins

Women's Ministry Director

Staff

Laura Cramer

Treasurer

Staff

Tiffany Ellis

Missions and Outreach Coordinator

Staff

Larissa Evenhouse

Kid's Hope Director

Staff

Brent Knoth

Worship Director

Staff

Mieke Mutchler

Connections Coordinator

Staff

Marty Ryan

Executive Director

Staff

Marlin Vis

Pastor of Congressional Care

2025/26

Deacons

1

Brandon Hazen

2

Dave Arnoldink

3

Nichole Dirks

4

Brandon Dekker

5

Kristen Eovaldi

2025/26

Elders

1

Chuck Wierda

2

Emily Bodkins

3

Mark Theobald

4

Paul Ohlman

5

Peter Clifton

2025/26

Management

1

Dave Lantz

2

Barb Ellis

3

Chuck Wierda

4

Joel Pyper

5

Dave Arnoldink