Pastor Mike is a West Michigan born & raised outdoorsman who has been in pastoral ministry since 2014.  After serving ten years in Youth Ministry and completing his Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary, he served in NW Iowa from 2014-2025 and is now blessed to be a part of MCRC. Mike has been married to his wife Tricia for 24 years, and they have five children. As the Pastor of MCRC, he hopes that you will find we are a group of people that are open about our struggles, our hope, and our faith in Christ. Mike enjoys spending time outdoors and rooting for his favorite sports teams. 

Chris has been the Community Life Coordinator at MCRC since 2022. As the self-proclaimed “Director of Fun,” she uses her amazing creativity to bring together our church family and engage our community. Chris was born and raised in Ludington and went on to receive her BA in Sociology from Olivet College. Chris has attended MCRC with her husband, Larry, for 6 years and has 4 children. If you’re looking for Chris, just take a moment and listen for the loudest person in the room - you’ve probably found her!

Caryn has served as the Children’s Ministry Director since 2025, she has college education in Early Childhood Education and Christian Counseling. She grew up in Scottville and has attended MCRC since she was young; she has volunteered in Children’s Ministry in the nursery and preschool as well as with GEMS and youth group. She has a passion to see children grow in their understanding of God and is excited to minister and shepherd the children of MCRC every Sunday. Caryn enjoys camping with her family, reading, watching sunsets on the beach and hiking at Ludington State Park.

Chris is the “O.G. Chris” on staff, serving as the Director of Children’s Ministries at MCRC from 2012-2025 before moving offices to take on the Office Manager position. She grew up in Mason County and has attended MCRC since she was born (besides those college years.). She received an associates in Elementary Education from West Shore Community College and an associates Medical Assistant degree from Davenport. Chris and her husband, Carey, have 4 sons. Next time you see her, ask Chris about living with a clan of boys for the last 25+ years - she has some good stories!

Sara has served as the Business Manager at MCRC since 2021. Sara received her BA in Organizational Communication from Western Michigan University. Sara plays a crucial behind the scenes role that helps each ministry run more effectively and to their fullest potential. Some might say that she is the “real boss” of the office. Sara considers herself a Ludington native being that she has lived here since she was young. She has three children with her husband, Matt. Next time you see her, ask her about her “cantankerous” cat. (It’s okay, we have no idea what that means either.)

Mark has served as the Director of Music & Technology at MCRC since 2020. Mark studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and has worked in several different capacities over the years, from leading worship at his previous church for 15+ years, to being a music performer on a cruise ship. Mark grew up on the east side of Michigan and has been married for 33 years to his wife, Kristine. They have 2 children. Mark enjoys an early cup of coffee, which is just code for being out on the golf course! (However, the man can also drink an exceptional amount of coffee.)