Our Vision

A Renewed City, Through a Renewed People, To Restore a Lost and Broken World For God's Glory

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About Us Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

About Us

Sunday Worship begins at 10:00 AM

 

Renewal begins and ends with Jesus, and we are invited to be part of His transforming work in our cities, our families, and our own lives. At Centerpoint, worship is more than just a service—it’s a time to gather, grow, and step into God’s greater mission together. Whether you're searching for a place to belong, longing for deeper community, or looking for ways to make a difference, you have a role to play in building God’s kingdom in Kalamazoo. Join us this Sunday and be part of something bigger!


Who We Are

Our Mission

Multiplying churches, multiplying disciples, locally and globally

Our Vision

A renewed city, through a renewed people, to restore a lost and broken world, for God’s glory.


Our Values

Relentless Prayer

Trusting that prayer will power movements of God that will surprise and delight all people.

Bridging Boundaries

Reaching across divides that hamper the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. Generational, racial, socio-economic, educational, political, religious, in everything we will seek to interact and behave as Christ did. 

Outward Pursuit

Our actions are always in response to the reality of the lives of the people and organizations we encounter and serve. 

Our History

The Whole Story

It was the year 1889 that Protestant Dutch immigrants, establishing their families in the Kalamazoo Valley, joined together to find a place to worship on the Northside of Kalamazoo. Following that first gathering in an apple orchard, Third Reformed Church was formally organized on August 6, 1889 and began meeting in a small cattle shed. The church began with holding three services each Sunday in the Dutch language and it was not until 1924 that the first service in English was held.

 

On January 1, 1890 , the first sermon was preached in a new facility built on the corner of South Westnedge Avenue and Elizabeth Street; in the heart of the Dutch community in Kalamazoo. The church's growth peaked in the 1960's, and then a gradual decline began as the church was unable to effectively reach the changing community around it.

In 1978, ten acres were purchased to build a new facility. On April 12, 1981, the first services were help at our current campus. An education wing was added in 1984, and as the church continued to grow, a 1,200-seat worship center was built with a nursery/education expansion in 2001. In 2007, a community center was built with two full-length basketball courts, weight room, cafe, and student ministry center. In 2009, our church name was changed from Third Reformed to Centerpoint Church; however, we remained a part of the Reformed Church in America denomination.

With gratitude to God for His faithfulness, Centerpoint Church has successfully planted five daughter churches, which in turn have also planted daughter churches.; fulfilling our ongoing mission of being a sending church. Centerpoint Church established a second campus in 2018 called Centerpoint City Church. In partnership with Centerpoint City Church, Iglesia de la Ciudad was established, meeting at the Centerpoint City Church location.  Today, Centerpoint Church serves a five-generation congregation under our new vision of a renewed city, through a renewed people, to restore a lost and broken world for God's glory.

Church Building 1 Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI
Church Building 2 Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI
Who We Are Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Meet The Team

Centerpoint Church Staff

Jeff Porte Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Jeff Porte

LEAD PASTOR

Jeff Kimmel Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Jeff Kimmel

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

John Macmullen Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

John MacMullen

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP ARTS MINISTRY

Mark Morris Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Mark Morris 

SPIRITUAL FORMATION DIRECTOR

Alison Strange Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Alison Strange 

CITY RENEWAL DIRECTOR

Jim Aman Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Jim Aman 

DIRECTOR OF OLDER ADULT MINISTRY

Ryan Strange Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Ryan Strange

ONLINE COMMUNITY PASTOR

Katie Wideen Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Katie Wideen

NURSERY DIRECTOR

Josh Pressley Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Josh Pressley

CO-DIRECTOR OF NEXTGEN MINISTRIES

Melanie Ahrens Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Melanie Ahrens

CO-DIRECTOR OF NEXTGEN MINISTRIES

Ella Luke Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Ella Luke 

COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY RESIDENT

Victoria Aurand Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Victoria Aurand 

DIRECTOR OF KIDS MINISTRY

Katharina Williamson Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Katharina Williamson

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Jackson Diggs Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Jackson Diggs

CAMPUS OPERATIONS LEADER

Jared Riva Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Jared Riva 

FACILITIES MANAGER

Markus Jeromin Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Markus Jeromin 

PASTOR OF MISSIONS

Pete Campbell Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Pete Campbell 

MISSIONARY TO CUSCO, PERU

Carmaria Beeke Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Carmaria Beeke 

RISE MINISTRY LEADER

Megan Steensma Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Megan Steensma

FITNESS MINISTRY COORDINATOR

CENTERPOINT CITY CHURCH STAFF

Jason Olson Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Jason Olson

PASTOR - CITY CHURCH

Philip Edmonds Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Philip Edmonds 

DIRECTOR MULTICULTURAL MINISTRY AND WORSHIP ARTS - CITY CHURCH

Kristen Olson Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Kristen Olson

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY - CITY CHURCH

Michelle Rasmussen Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Michelle Rasmussen

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -

CITY CHURCH

IGLESIA DE LA CIUDAD STAFF

Victor Astete Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MIVictor Astete Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Victor Astete

PASTOR - IGLESIA DE LA CIUDAD

STARTING POINT PRESCHOOL STAFF

April Kelly Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

April Kelly

STARTING POINT PRESCHOOL  ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 

Megan Smit Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Megan Smit

STARTING POINT PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR 

THE POINT COMMUNITY CENTER STAFF

Matthew Plantenga Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Matthew Plantenga

DIRECTOR OF  OPERATIONS 

Spencer Utter Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, MI

Spencer Utter 

FACILITIES LEAD

Helping People Follow Jesus