Pastor Michael Ten Haken
Greetings and welcome! My family and I have been a part of Ridgewood CRC since August 2023. I grew up in Worthington, Minnesota, and graduated from Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. Prior to being called into pastoral ministry, I worked at Dordt as an Admissions Counselor, Associate Director of Admissions, and as their Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator. I also spent three years in banking. I graduated from Calvin Theological Seminary in 2013 and served the Pease Christian Reformed Church in Pease, Minnesota for 10 years, before accepting the call to Ridgewood. My wife, Jessica, works at Jenison Christian School and we have three children. It is my privilege to serve Ridgewood CRC and the Jenison community by proclaiming the love of Jesus.
Andrea Dekker
Children’s Ministry Director
As a wife, mom of 4, and long-time member of Ridgewood, it’s a privilege to help create a welcoming, faith-filled environment where kids can learn, grow, and discover God’s truth in the midst of their busy lives.
My heart is to partner with families and volunteers to plant seeds of faith in our children’s lives, trusting that the Holy Spirit will continue working within them as they build lasting relationships with Jesus.
Jennifer Kuipers
Office Administrator
I grew up in Jenison, attending Jenison Christian and Unity Christian High School before moving on to Calvin College (now University). It was at Calvin that I met my husband David. Following graduation and a year of substitute teaching, I joined the staff of South Christian High School as a Social Studies teacher. I taught for four and a half years before becoming a stay at home mom for our six kids. In 2011, I joined Ridgewood’s staff as the Office Administrator, job sharing with a friend before becoming the full time person. Because I am a life-long member of Ridgewood, I consider it my joy and pleasure to serve longtime members and welcome new members into our small part of the entire family of God.
