Phone 231-547-9482
email: crcoffice@communityreformed.net
Feel free to contact any of our staff by calling the church you can email individual staff by clicking on the staff members photo below.
Meet Our Staff
Phone 231-547-9482
email: crcoffice@communityreformed.net
Feel free to contact any of our staff by calling the church you can email individual staff by clicking on the staff members photo below.
LEAD PASTOR - Pastor Chip Sauer
Chip is married to Alisa and they have two children, John & Anna. Chip graduated from St. Olaf College (psychology), Grand Valley State University (masters of social work), and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (masters of divinity). He's been serving at CRC since Feb. 2005 after 14 years in Grandville, MI. He loves to spend time with family and friends and his hobbies include basketball, reading, and lamenting about Minnesota sports teams. He can also rap.
csauer@communityreformed.net
231-547-9482
Associate Pastor - Chris MAKI
Chris was born in the Upper Peninsula, but has lived all over the US. He has worked in a variety of ministry roles since he was 20 years old. Chris is married to Kari, and has three daughters, Quinn, Tinsley, and Ailyn. He started attending CRC after marrying Kari in 2010. While at CRC he worked his way through seminary and was hired by the church in 2017. Chris enjoys spending time with his family, drinking good coffee, reading, planning, and dreaming. When not at work you may find him on a hike with his family, skiing, or asking friends and family too many questions.
cmaki@communityreformed.net
231-547-9482
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY - TAMMY Lewis
Tammy is newly married to Dave after being a widow. Together they have eight children and one absolutely adorable grandson. Tammy joined the CRC staff in 2016. She has been part of children’s ministry since her early twenties. Her favorite thing to do is spending time with children and sharing with them how much they matter and are loved by our Lord and Savior.
tlewis@communityreformed.net
231-547-9482
Pastor of womEN's Ministry - Theda Williams
Theda Williams is originally from Grandville Michigan and is a graduate of Calvin College. She began working at CRC in 2007 and became a commissioned pastor in 2015. She has been involved with worship and creative arts, but is currently the Pastor of Women’s Ministries. Theda and her husband Ron have three grown children and six grandchildren.
twilliams@communityreformed.net
231-547-9482
Maintenance supervisor - JOSH DHASELEER
Josh has been working for the church since 2020. He is married to Tennille and they have three children, Ellen, David and Rachel. In his free time he enjoys fishing, hiking and spending time with family. Josh also drives school bus for Charlevoix Public Schools and works for Great Lakes Fireworks in the summer.
jdhaseleer@communityreformed.net
231-547-9482
cHURCH administrator - Erin Nickel
Erin came on board with the church in the fall of 2017. Her and husband Scott have two boys, Zach and Troy. Erin loves watching the boys play sports. When the family is not at a ball filed they enjoy boating and skiing in the winter.
enickel@communityreformed.net
231-547-9482
Director of kitchen ministries - heather seaman
Heather’s Seaman’s cheerful face is not new around CRC, but her roll is! This past fall Heather jumped back into serving God’s people delicious food as our Director of Kitchen Ministries. Heather is married to Matt and is mom to Samantha. She also works at Boss Landscaping.
WORSHIP LEADER - ENOS BACON
Enos is a full time Middle School Principal for Mancelona Public Schools and has served as an educator for 24 years. He has a wife of 24 years, Charnell, and three adult children, He is a talented musician that enjoys shooting sports in his free time. He has dedicated his life to serving others, and he is excited to lead others to Christ through music and fellowship. He has served in worship bands at several churches over the last 14 years including Calvary Baptist, Genesis, Ironton Congregational Church and now here at Community Reformed Church. He says “despite my sins and shortcomings, I am an avid follower of Christ and am grateful for my salvation. through him.”
Technical director - Mark cosens
We are thrilled that Mark Cosens has recently accepted a new parttime position as Technical Director. In this role, Mark will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Technical Ministry in regards to audio, lighting, and video. Mark is married to Kari and has two daughters, Kayla and Anna. Mark is originally from Fremont, Michigan, where he and his wife were high school sweethearts. They moved to Charlevoix in 2007 and began attending CRC shortly after. Mark is a Senior Systems Analyst at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix hospital. When not working, Mark likes to spend time with his family, taking the family’s two yellow labs to the woods or dog park, volunteering with Young Life and youth group.
Elders
Deacons
Karen Bakker (2024) 231-330-1474
Kari Maki (2024) 231-675-6750
Matt Seaman (2025) 231-459-6601
Betty Martin (2025) 231-547-2089
Kate Chanda (2025) 231-675-3229
Kari Cosens (2026) 231-622-3504
Marshal Bakker (2026) 231-330-6205
Cindy Boss (2026) 231-675-7344