Meet our team

buck WEglarz

Director of Ministries
Contact:  [email protected]
Before coming to Grace, I taught K-12 education in the nearby Holton school district, then graduated from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago with a Master of Divinity. Since my wife Tricia and I first attended Grace, we have been so thankful for the warm welcome the community has blessed us with. I have a deep love for the Word of God, and it's incredibly meaningful to have the opportunity to study it and share it with others. I also care about nurturing authentic relationships and community, and would love to get the chance to sit down and chat with you about Grace, or just life in general. Feel free to reach out anytime with questions or prayer requests!

leadership

Grace Community Church is an Elder-led Congregation.
Our elders have been prayerfully placed into position to support our congregation in a variety of ways.
If you're looking to learn more about our church, receive support & prayer or any other reason, please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of them below.

Kent
Karnemaat

Elder
Contact: 231.578.9507
My wife, Kim, and I, along with our family 
enjoy being part of what makes Grace 
work. The interaction with the elders and
 the work within the community is most
 rewarding. We have been part of Grace
 since it began as a weekly fellowship.

Eric
roossinck

Elder
Contact: 231.335.9054
I live in Fremont with my wonderful
family: my wife, Liz, and children Evan,
Lauren, Asa and James. My occupation is
fruit farming, but I have a passion for all of
God's people, particularly the youth.

Randy
mcdonald

Elder
Contact: 231.349.5167
My passion is seeing families live in the
fullness of life Jesus offers. I am involved in
mentoring and counseling, helping
 where God leads. I have 4 daughters,
4 son-in-laws, 8 grandchildren, one wife,
Son of God!

John
swanson

Elder
Contact: 231.206.7671
My wife (Kristen) and I have been
 attending GCC since 1999.  God has
blessed us with four children. I enjoy the
 fellowship and family at Grace and feel
 called to serve the people there
as God sees fit.   

Steve Dehaan

Elder
Contact: 231.519.1499
My wife, Lisa, and I live in White Cloud and are blessed 
with 3 married children and 8 grandchildren.
 I have been working in healthcare for 36 years. 
Serving together with others and helping people 
understand the immense love of God  
brings me great joy.