Our Team.
The commitment of the staff and leadership at Friesland Community Church is at the heart of what makes us a living, thriving church. They are dedicated to serving the community and strengthening the impact of our church on people’s lives.
Pastor Darrin Vant Hoff
Lead Pastor
Darrin grew up attending this Friesland church, but it wasn’t until his late 20’s that he became a Christ Follower. After that, his whole life changed. Darrin is now “back home” after serving in multiple pastoral roles at a church in Madison Wi. for 5 years. While Darrin loves Madison and the city, he also loves Friesland, the small town he grew up in, partly because it was back in the small town of Friesland where he met his wife Michelle. Darrin and Michelle served in the student ministry together as friends, dated and eventually married in 2021.
We are excited that Friesland Community Church is our home and we cannot wait to see what God will do in and through this church. It is our honor to help lead the church in the next chapter of life
Pastor Darrin & Michelle
Pastor Shane Zimmerman
Youth and Family Discipleship Pastor
Shane grew up going to church with his grandparents. At the age of 18, he gave his life to Christ and got saved. Soon after, Shane was involved in helping out with youth ministry and then later would lead a sports ministry. Afterwards, the call for the next generation was laid on his heart. Shane attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where he obtained his degree in pastoral ministry. Some of Shane’s hobbies include: golfing, thrifting, sports,outdoors, talking to new people and spending time with his wife and three cats (Dahlia, Nala, Raya). Shane is married to his best friend Abby, who he met in 2021 and later married in March 2023. They both share a love for youth ministry and can’t wait to serve the Friesland community.
Church Personnel.
Facilities Coordinator
Facilities Use
Bookkeeper
Janitors
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Organists
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Bulletin Editor
Secretary & Newsletter
Sunday School Admin
Church Librarians
Ron Hart
Ron & Virginia Hart
Dixie Gaastra
Pam Braaksma
Char Holtan
Louise Dykstra
Lakeisha Heeringa
Ann Bresser
Cindy DeVries
Jessica Hendrickson
Michele Heeringa
Yvonne Heeringa
Lakeisha Heeringa
Flower Committee
Special Music
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Children of Light Leaders
Grades 4 & 5
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KAOS Leaders
Grades 6-8
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SonLife
Grades 9-12
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Michele Heeringa
Yvonne Braaksma
Michele Heeringa
Pam Braaksma
Stacy Braaksma
Alicia Brown
Joni Dykstra
Jenni Ebert
Jessica Hendrickson
Tim Hendrickson
Hope Cupery
Adam Drahiem
Darrin Vant Hoff
Michelle Vant Hoff
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