Our Staff

Pastor John

Rev. John Huizinga
Pastor | Email

(630) 495-3080 x306

I’ve been the pastor at Lombard Christian Reformed Church since 2009 where I’m responsible for preaching and leading the congregation in worship. The musician in me enjoys participating in music worship and choir. And the Canadian in me also enjoys skating at our Corner Ice rink.

I bring a philosophy of developing leaders within the congregation to take ownership of our many different ministries - through guidance and mentoring to training and retreats.

Worship Director | Email

(630) 495-3080 x307

I've been serving in local churches since 1997, leading worship and preaching in a variety of denominations. During that time, God has led our family on a fascinating journey to urban contexts, cowboy territory, college campuses, international cafés, and sprawling suburbia. It’s been an adventure serving the Lord! Along the way, because of my passion for creativity and theology, I’ve also taught courses like Creative Writing, Christian Bible, Reading the New Testament, and World Religions at local Christian colleges.

By God’s generosity and my family’s support, I studied at Taylor University, Ball State University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Asbury Theological Seminary. My interests include baseball (Braves!), basketball, poetry, chess, video games, songwriting, and BBQ.

Garrett Swierenga
Technology Director &
Electronics Communications Administrator
| Email

(630) 495-3080 x313

The Rock & The Path
| Email

(630) 495-3080

Sara Kooima
Office Manager
| Email

(630) 495-3080 x305

Justin Myer
Maintenance Supervisor
| Email

(630) 495-3080 x311

YOUTH MINISTRIES LEADERS

Children’s Worship

Sandra Huizinga & Sarah Pohlman

Sunday School

Nursery

Katie Haen

GEMS

Jorie Meyer & Sara Kooima

Cadets

John Kooima & Josh Meyer

The Path & The Rock

Kathy Munson

Sports Camp

John Huizinga

FELLOWSHIP & EDUCATION MINISTRY LEADERS

Adult Education

Andy Voss

Life Groups

Coffee Break

Dorothy Postma

Women's Book Club

Jan Diepstra

Sportsman's Club

Paul Jarzombek

Morning Men's Bible Study

Pastor John

Men's Bible Life

Gary Swierenga

Thirty One

Linda Heyboer & Carrie Tazelaar

COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRY LEADERS

Adult Serve

Chris Hopp

PADS

Steve Kennedy & Debbie Jensen

Missions

Rosemary Strodtman

Corner Ice

Wayne Postma

INTERNAL CHURCH MINISTRY LEADERS

Council President

Albert Diepstra

Deacons

Peter Haen

Endowment

Al Diepstra

Finance

Bill Stob

Front Door

Brian Tazelaar

Fellowship

Brenda Lamberti

Sounds, Overheads & Livestream

Garrett Swierenga

Library

Anna Meyer

Security

Paul Jarzombek

Disability Advocate

Jorie Meyer

Safe Church

Marianne Kennedy

Communications

Jason Ketelsen

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