Maplewood Reformed Church, as a member of the Holland Classis of the Reformed Church in America, is led by a Consistory. The Consistory is made up of ministers, elders, and deacons, who together govern the life and ministry of the church. Visit the RCA website to learn more about what a consistory is and how it functions.

Rev. Dr. James Ellis III

Pastor James was born in Japan and has since called many places home—Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Georgia, the District of Columbia, Michigan once before, and four pandemic-laden years in Canada. Ordained in the Baptist tradition, he will sometimes invite you to say “amen” while preaching and loves to weave contemporary culture into sermons, to help us better apply God’s Word to our lives. As a graduate of Western Theological Seminary (D.Min.), Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and the University of Maryland, he’s grateful to have had dear mentors like James E. Massey, Eugene H. Peterson, M. Craig Barnes, and Judith H. Paterson. Pastor James is also a professor and is into writing. His latest book is In Those Days as Today: Preaching through the Book of Judges. Pastor James as much time as possible with Renata (his wife of 18 years), going to the gym, practicing photography, and bracing himself for battles with snow and squirrels—both which test his patience. He can be reached at james@maplewoodrca.org

MRC CONSISTORY

  • George Bouwman

    Consistory VP | Elder

  • Joe Knapp

    Elder

  • Jim Havenga

    Clerk | Elder

  • Phil Harrington

    Elder

  • Rich Vander Kooi

    Deacon

  • Doug Ebels

    Chairman of the Deacons | Deacon

  • Kay Havenga

    Deacon

  • Joyce DeRidder

    Deacon

MRC Staff

  • Marissa Fraire

    Office Manager

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  • NANCY ZUNIGA

    Indoor Custodian

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  • VACANT

    Worship Coordinator

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  • LISA KNAPP

    Project Coordinator

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  • The MRC Outdoor Custodian is a part-time position (5-10 hours per week, depending on the season) responsible for maintaining the church’s outdoor grounds to ensure a hospitable and well-kept environment.

  • The MRC Indoor Custodian is a part-time position responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance, and organization of the church building and its contents.

  • The Worship Coordinator is a part-time position responsible for developing and leading Spirit-filled worship in collaboration with the Pastor(s) to enhance the worship experience at MRC.

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