The Platte Christian Reformed Church is not led or governed by any one person outside of Jesus Himself.
We try to govern ourselves according to the Word of God by having a minister who preaches God’s Word and administers Sacraments (baptism and the Lord’s Supper).
In addition, elders and deacons are elected by the church to make up the church Council. These elders and deacons are chosen according to qualifications laid out in the Bible, especially the instructions laid out by the Apostle Paul to Timothy and Titus.
The 2025 Platte Christian Reformed Church Council (with term ending years):
Elders (Spiritual Shepherds) – Ivan Van Dusseldorp ('27 - Council President), Elroy Kaemingk ('25 - Council Clerk), Curtis Sybesma ('25), Jim Buitenbos ('26), Elmer Visscher ('26), Darrel Kraayenbrink ('27)
Deacons (Material Servants) – Dale Severson ('25 - Diaconate President), Ian Kuipers ('25), Bob Middendorp ('26 - Church Treasurer), Jared Peters ('26), Jeremy Bultsma ('27), Brady Kok ('27)
Minister: Rev. Drew Hoekema