Staff
Rev. Louis Ford
Associate Pastor of Spiritual Life
Pastor Louis is our Associate Pastor of Spiritual Life. He is responsible for developing and maintaining programs that deepen the spiritual life members. He will also assist in preaching and administrating the sacraments.
Louis grew up in Zeeland, Michigan and is a Hope College graduate. He has a long history of working in the church, working at Camp Geneva, leading the youth, and pastoring as well. He loves to cook and spend time outside. Louis really enjoys walking his beautiful golden retriever, Rev.
Taylor Midkiff
Director of Youth Ministry
Taylor is our Director of Youth Ministries. He is responsible for developing and maintaining the spiritual life of both middle school and high school students. Taylor has a deep passion to see students take ownership of their own faith, and to help them grow into passionate, educated leaders.
Taylor grew up in Fort Worth, TX, and is a proud TCU graduate. Taylor received his undergraduate degree in Film, Television, and Digital media. Taylor received his Masters in Youth and Family Ministries from Denver Seminary.
Taylor enjoys reading, playing any sport you can think of, getting outside, playing board games, and most of all, spending time with his wife Steph and their sons.
Rev. Meghan Vanderlee
Pastor of Children's Ministries
Pastor Meghan is our Pastor of Children's Ministries. She is responsible for growing and encouraging the spiritual life of the children at First. She is passionate about seeing children come to know who God is, making faith their own, and growing their gifts as a part of the church body.
Meghan grew up in Northwest Indiana and moved to Holland when she attended Hope College. She then attended Western Theological Seminary and has years of experience in children's and youth ministries. She is passionate about reading, photography, and the Chicago Cubs.
Sarah Albin
Kids Hope Director
Sarah is the Kids Hope Director at First Reformed Church. She recruits, trains, and matches volunteers with elementary-aged students in need of a tutor/mentor.
Rev. Sandra Cammenga
Calling Pastor
Rev. Steve Wing
Calling Pastor
Rev. Darrell Koopmans
Calling Pastor
As calling pastors, we are privileged to meet with church members who find it difficult to attend services or who have gone through a major life change. Even though one may not be physically present for services, it is important that members know that they are still a part of the church and are valued.
Julia Cosgrove
Care Team Director
As the Director of Care Ministries, Julia Cosgrove is responsible for the oversight of the Intentional Care Ministry at First Reformed Church. She coordinates and trains lay Care Leaders who pray for and support each member here at First. She has been a part of the First Church family since 2005.
Julia was born and raised in Michigan and attended Taylor University where she met her wonderful husband, Robert. She later earned a masters degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. Julia is a classical soprano and often sings for churches and concerts in the area. She is blessed to be mom to two sons and a daughter.
Richard Van Oss
Organist
Richard Van Oss is the organist at First Reformed Church, a position he has held since the fall of 1985. He also directs the Junior Choir (grades K-5).
Rick is a 1975 graduate of Hope College with a Bachelor of Music degree and received his Master of Education degree from Grand Valley State University in 2002. He is a charter member of the Holland Area Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Rick has presented organ recitals at various Holland, Michigan churches, as well as at Hope College. He has presented an Advent Organ Recital at First Reformed Church to appreciative audiences during the Advent season each year beginning in 1985. He was the accompanist for the Zeeland Youth Chorale when they sang in the Netherlands. He is also in demand as an organist for weddings, funerals, and other special services.
Rick enjoys composing organ and choral music. He has hymn tunes published in several hymnbooks, including the newest hymnbook of the Presbyterian Church and the new hymnbook of the Reformed and Christian Reformed Churches.
Cheryl Van Oss
Choir Director
Cheryl Van Oss is the director of the Chancel Choir and the Bell Choir at First Reformed Church.
Cheryl is a 1976 graduate of Hope College with a Bachelor of Music degree. She holds a Master of Music degree from Western Michigan University (2002).
Cheryl has taught elementary music in the Zeeland Public Schools since 1985. Before that she taught music at Zeeland Christian School.
Cheryl and her husband Rick, live in Zeeland. They are the parents of two adult children.
In addition, Cheryl and her husband are members of a recorder quartet, The Reformation Consort. This group has played in area churches and schools, including Madrigal Dinners at Hope College and Zeeland High School.
In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys traveling, walking, and reading.
Thom Samuelson
Lead Custodian
Thom began working for the church in June of 2000.
Thom has been married to Linda since 1975. They have two married children and four grandchildren.
He is in charge of cleaning, repairs, maintenance, setups, and Audio/Video. Thom is blessed to direct a dedicated crew of paid staff and volunteers that bring glory to God.
Libby Riemersma
Office Manager
Libby is our full time office manager. She is the central hub of our communications and data processing.