We are a community of people learning to follow Jesus.
We believe that in Jesus Christ, God is transforming individuals, communities, and the whole world.
As a church with a Reformed heritage we have particular emphasis on God’s sovereignty and grace, on the importance of scripture, and on gratitude as the basis for our obedience and service.
Christ’s Headship
Jesus is the Lord and head of the church. We seek to follow his will and glorify him in all that we do.
Worship
We desire to glorify God in worship that recounts and celebrates our salvation in Christ, strengthens our faith, and inspires us with gratitude to serve him daily.
Prayer
We believe that prayer is essential for our relationship with God and is a vital aspect of our faith and discipleship.
Bible
We believe that the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, the only infallible rule for faith and life.
Fellowship
We believe that as the family of Christ we are called to care for and to support one another in life and in faith.
Spiritual Gifts
We believe the church is one body with great diversity. Each member has been given abilities and spiritual gifts which should be used in the ministry of the church.
Salvation
We believe that we are sinners forgiven by grace, and that our salvation is by faith in the unique atoning work, death, and resurrection of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Outreach
We believe God’s love is demonstrated by helping those in need and by reaching out with the good news of the gospel to those who do not know Christ.
Sacraments
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are holy signs and seals which God gives to us declaring salvation by Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross.
Our Staff
Gladys Pell
Music Director
Gladys came on staff as the Music Director in December of 2023. She previously served as the Worship Coordinator at Trinity CRC in Fremont, and also taught music/band/choir at Fremont Christian School since 1985. After a year of retirement, she felt God’s call to step back into an active role as a worship leader. Gladys has a Bachelor’s Degree in music from Calvin University and a Masters in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. Gladys and her husband, Dan, enjoy camping, kayaking, hiking, volunteering for World Renew-Disaster Response Services, and spending time with their adult children and their precious little grandson!
Favorite Bible verse:
Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.
Mary V. Folkema
Children’s & Youth Ministry Director
Mary joined the Second Church staff in 2018 and enjoys her role in coordinating the nursery and leading the children’s choir and youth worship team. She delights in sharing God’s love with students and seeing them use their gifts to praise and worship the Lord. Mary graduated from Calvin College and taught elementary and middle school students for 19 years before moving to Fremont and joining Second Church.
She and her husband Mike are the parents of eight children, and spending time with family, playing games, camping, and reading are some of her favorite activities.
Madi
Social Media Coordinator
Madi has been a part of the Second CRC family for just about 4 years. She grew up in Reed City but graduated high school in Ludington and now lives in Fremont with her husband, their two children, two dogs and their cat! Madi has recently become a part of the church staff here as the Social Media Coordinator and has enjoyed every second of it. Volunteering in church activities, spending time with friends and family and meeting new people are just a few of Madi’s favorite things.”
Favorite Bible verse:
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed, For I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand
Valerie Volz
Administrative Assistant
Valerie has been the administrative assistant and custodian for 15 years and counting. She is a lifelong resident of Freemont and a member of Second Church. She enjoys playing with her grandkids, baking, gardening, reading, knitting, and crocheting.
Kit Powell
Financial Controller