Ron Boersema
Senior Pastor
Pastor Ron comes to us from Holland, Michigan. He and his wife Karen have three children and five grandchildren. He is a second career pastor having worked most of his life outdoors in landscaping, playground construction, excavating and as a roll-off driver. His seminary education was through the Christian Leaders Institute. His first role in ministry came when he and his wife Karen were called to serve at the Beautiful Gate Orphanage in Maseru, Lesotho Africa for two years where he served as their Chaplain. God then called them to Overisel CRC in Holland, Michigan where he served as Senior Pastor for six years. “My passion in ministry is to see lives transformed by God’s Word. I desire to disciple those in the church, so that we are effectively building eternal relationships in God’s Kingdom." My life verse is from Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.’” “Having clearly heard God’s call to Carmel Reformed Church, I am excited to see what God has in store for this new season of ministry.”
Currently Vacant
Associate Pastor
Nikki Van Meeteren
Office Administrator
Nikki became the office administrator of Carmel Reformed Church in 2023. She puts together the monthly newsletter (HIGHLIGHTS), prepares the bulletin on a weekly basis, coordinates the use of the building and keeps the membership up-to-date. . She and her husband, Eric, have 4 children: Carter, Trevor, Harper, and Bryer and live in Hull.
Stephanie Schelling
Bookkeeper / Website Manager
Stephanie started at Carmel Church in 2019. She assists the deacons with the church's financial records and paying bills, does the behind the scenes work on the website, and fills in where needed. Stephanie and her husband, Paul, have 5 children: Josie, Braylee, Kace, Cambry, and Maddey. They live just outside of Middleburg where Paul owns a repair shop and farms.
Twila Renes
Custodian
Twila has been the custodian of Carmel Reformed Church since 2008. She takes care of the day-to-day cleaning and makes sure that the building is ready for various activities in the church. Twila lives near Carmel with her husband, Jerry. They have a married daughter, 3 sons, and two granddaughters. Twila also works for Cooperative Credit in Sioux Center.
Pastor Steve VanWyhe
Pastor of Family Life Ministries
Steve loves the Lord, the Church, his family, and to have fun. Steve has a passion to teach and preach God’s word to any age, especially the youth of Carmel Church. Steve loves the church and has a passion for the discipleship of all those who come to faith in the Lord. He thoroughly enjoys is creating experiences in worship, prayer, events and service opportunities for people to experience God. Steve graduated from Western Theological Seminary and was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in 2019.<br> <br> Steve loves his family. Steve and his wife Kayla met at Northwestern College and married shortly after graduation. They have 4 kids: Carter, Gracelyn, Kyah and Jaxton. Steve enjoys spending time with his active family watching movies, playing games, disc golf, cheering on the Vikings, wrestling with the kids after a long day, family meals, and teaching them about Jesus.<br> <br> Steve loves to have fun. He enjoys clean jokes, board games/card games, service projects, woodworking, golfing and telling stories.
Jane De Boer
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Jane became the secretary of Carmel Reformed Church in 1989. Prior to that, she put together the monthly newsletter (HIGHLIGHTS) on a volunteer basis for eight years. In 1990, she was asked to take on the responsibilities of bookkeeper, which included paying the bills and keeping the church’s financial records. She worked out of her home until 2004, and then she moved into the office in the new church building. Jane also coordinates the use of the building and keeps the membership up-to-date. Jane has been a lifetime member of Carmel Church. She and her husband, Ken, have two married daughters and 5 grandchildren.
Stephanie Schelling
Office Assistant
Stephanie started as Office Assistant in 2019. She works with the bulletin on a weekly basis, and fills in where needed. Stephanie and her husband, Paul, have 4 children: Josie, Braylee, Kace, and Cambry. They live just outside of Middleburg where Paul owns a trucking company and farms.
Twila Renes
Custodian
Twila has been the custodian of Carmel Reformed Church since 2008. She takes care of the day-to-day cleaning and makes sure that the building is ready for various activities in the church. Twila lives near Carmel with her husband, Jerry. They have a married daughter, 3 sons, and one granddaughter. Twila also works for Cooperative Credit in Sioux Center.