ABOUT US
Welcome!
Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church traces its roots to 1910, when the congregation was founded as Coldbrook Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. From its earliest days, the church was dedicated to proclaiming the gospel, nurturing faith, and serving its community in the name of Jesus Christ.
In 1962, the congregation relocated to the Beckwith Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids. Embracing its new location and the opportunities for ministry it presented, the church adopted the name Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church.
For more than a century, Beckwith Hills CRC has been a place of worship, fellowship, discipleship, and service. Through changing times and generations, the congregation has remained rooted in the Reformed Christian faith and committed to sharing God's love with its neighbors and the wider community.
Today, Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church continues to build on this legacy of faithfulness, seeking to glorify God, grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and serve the Beckwith Hills neighborhood and beyond with grace, compassion, and hope.
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Pastor Richard Britton III
Pastor
Rev. Richard Britton began his ministry among us at Beckwith Hills Church in February 2025. As pastor, he is committed to faithfully preaching God's Word, providing pastoral care, and encouraging the spiritual growth of the congregation. Richard received his theological education from Calvin Theological Seminary and has a passion for helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and live out their faith in everyday life. Outside of ministry, Richard enjoys sports and spending time with members of the church community. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve at Beckwith Hills and looks forward to growing together in faith, fellowship, and service to Christ. Pastor Richard serves on the Council, Elders, Worship Planning, Prayer Team, Youth Group, Kids Club, Ministry Leadership Team
Kevin Soodsma
Director Of Worship
Kevin Soodsma has been privileged, along with his wife Amy, to be part of the Beckwith Hills Church family since November 2006. He serves as the church's organist, worship team coordinator, and choir director, providing leadership for worship arts, worship technology, and music ministries. Kevin is passionate about helping the congregation worship God through a variety of artistic expressions. He works closely with musicians, vocalists, technical volunteers, and worship leaders to support meaningful and Christ-centered worship services. He welcomes anyone with gifts in singing, instrumental music, technology, dance, or visual arts to become involved in the worship ministry. Kevin's desire is to help people use their God-given talents to glorify God and encourage the church as together we "sing and make music from our hearts to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:19). Kevin serves as the Organist, Worship Planning Team, worship team leader, Visual Arts Team, Technology Coordinator, Ministry Leadership Team, Church Administration
Kayla Collins
Administrative Assistant
Kayla serves as the Administrative Assistant, Kids Club Coordinator, VBS Coordinator, Ministry Leadership Team
Jerry Blom
Outreach & Missions
Serves on the Missions & Outreach Team, Worship Planning Team, Pastoral staff (retired), Ministry Leadership Team
Doug Byl
Facilities
Serves as the Facilities Team Coordinator, Ministry Leadership Team.
Jeff Collins
Ministry Leadership Team
Serves as the Ministry Leadership Team Coordinator
Sara Collins
Wedding Coordinator
Serves as the Wedding Coordinator, Youth Ministry Leadership Team
Carol Couwenhoven
Prayer Coordinator
Serves as the Prayer Coordinator, Tuesday Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Prayer Gathering, Chair of Deacons
Greg Dykema
Council Chair
Serves as the Council Chair, and Elder Chair
Rachel Dykema
MS & HS Youth Ministries
Serves as the Youth Ministry Leadership Team.
Amy Marsh
Custodian
Serves as the Custodian, Nursery Coordinator, Children's Story Time Coordinator, Dicipleship Ministry Team.
Harriet Potoka
Discipleship
Safe Church Coordinator, JOY Club Seniors, Sunday Morning Bible Study
Sara Veen
Hospitality Coordinator
Serves the Hospitality Coordinator for events (food) such as funerals and other ministry events.