STAFF LEADERSHIP TEAM

Pastor Fred is married to Ingrid. Though born in Canada, they have lived their entire married life in the United States. They have three children: Jeanine and Kachi Mozie, who live in the Chicago area; Andrew, who lives in Chandler, Arizona; and Josh and Katie, who live near Savannah, Georgia. Josh and Katie have two children, Jane and Josephine.

In ministry, Pastor Fred loves helping people grasp the relevance of the Bible for life and eternity. He enjoys sharing information but believes preaching is ultimately about transformation. He also enjoys collaborating with leaders and staff, strategically developing ministries and leaders, and doing life and ministry with others as they grow together in Christ.

Ingrid and Pastor Fred love to travel. They have traveled throughout the United States and Canada, with more national parks next on their list, as well as parts of Europe. They recently visited Cambodia and Vietnam on a bucket-list trip for Ingrid, traveling the Mekong River from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City. They have also traveled to Myanmar several times to support a Reformed seminary and church-planting work there. Each year, Pastor Fred runs a marathon to raise funds for thirteen church-planting missionaries in Myanmar.

Ingrid loves canning, gardening, and growing herbs. If she could “do life over,” she would be an herbalist! Pastor Fred loves running, a hobby he picked up at age 48, and also enjoys golf.

Pastor Mark began serving as FRC’s Pastor of Congregational Life in 2011. He previously served as the Belonging Pastor at First Reformed Church in Maurice, Iowa. In his role, Mark provides care for the congregation and leads a team of caregivers who pay attention to the needs of our church family.

Pastor Mark married Suzanne after they graduated from Northwestern College in 1996. Suzanne works at Northwestern College as an administrative assistant in the Wellness Center. Their daughter, Allie, is married to Aaron Eckmann, and their son, Eli, is married to Maci Brenneman. Mark and Suzanne enjoy spending time with their family and their dog, Calvin. They are avid baseball fans and love cheering on the Chicago Cubs. On Saturdays during football season, you will find Mark on the sidelines of Northwestern games as part of the “chain gang.” Together, they enjoy taking road trips in their motorhome and exploring God’s amazing creation.

The church provides a wonderful opportunity for people to engage with one another. Celebrating life’s joys, encouraging people during times of struggle, and sharing God’s love are at the heart of Pastor Mark’s ministry at FRC. “When we worship together,” Pastor Mark says, “we come together as the body of Christ, not having it all together, but through Jesus, being restored into the people God is creating us to be.”

April is passionate about helping people connect, grow in their faith, and find meaningful ways to be part of the church. As Director of Ministry Operations, she helps staff and ministry leaders turn ministry plans into action while keeping their work centered on FRC’s mission. She also leads FRC’s internal and external communication, helping people stay informed, connected, and involved.

April and Jonathan, the men’s golf team coach at Northwestern College, have two children, Allison and Andrew. When she has a little free time, you can usually find her curled up with a good book, trying something in the kitchen, or relaxing with a video game.

Sarah, known around here as “Mrs. K,” grew up in Orange City. She attended Orange City Christian School, Unity Christian High School, and Dordt University, where she developed a passion for children’s ministry.

Dave and Sarah have four children: Aubrey, Livie, Caleb, and Josie. As a family, they love to travel and enjoy outdoor activities like walking, running, riding bikes, and shooting hoops in their driveway. They also have family night every weekend and love cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Ross Enger serves as Director of Youth Ministries, leading our ministries for students in 6th–12th grade alongside a gifted team of adult volunteers. Ross joined the staff in 2009 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry and Bible from the University of Northwestern–St. Paul. He is passionate about helping students discover the abundant life Jesus promises in John 10:10. Whether students are joining us for the first time or have grown up at FRC, our desire is to create a place where they belong, grow in their faith, and learn to make that faith their own.

When Ross is not at church, you will probably find him somewhere in the wilderness hunting or fishing. Connect with him on Facebook or Instagram at @ross.enger.

Niccie is passionate about helping people build meaningful relationships, grow in their faith, and discover how God can use them to make a difference. As Connections and FRC Groups Coordinator, she helps welcome new people, creates clear pathways for connection and involvement, and strengthens the ministry of FRC Groups. She especially loves seeing people grow into strong Christian leaders who can make a lasting difference in the church and the world.

Niccie and her husband, Jeff, who manages the Fareway Meat Market, have two daughters and three granddaughters. In her spare time, Niccie enjoys gardening and recently started one of her own.

Amanda Haverdink loves Jesus, her family, people, laughing so hard she cries, and music. Given those things, her job at FRC could not be better suited to her. Amanda’s heart is to see people worship God through music, and she has been actively involved in church music leadership since she was 18.

Amanda coordinates the volunteers who lead worship on Sunday mornings, as well as those who serve behind the scenes. She often says she has the best volunteers. They challenge her to become a better leader and musician, and it is a rare rehearsal when someone does not crack a joke or laughter does not fill the room.

Amanda is happily married to the most handsome man around, Aaron, and is mom to Bethany, Sam, and Josiah. When she is not at FRC, she stays busy with her alterations business, having coffee with friends, gardening and landscaping, or dabbling in a variety of art mediums.

Sara serves as FRC’s Director of Missional Engagement. Her passion is to build connections and equip people in our congregation to live out their faith in a hurting world. She connects the mission of God with ministries and mission partners locally, nationally, and globally.

Tom earned a Bachelor of Music in Church Music from St. Olaf College and a Bachelor of Religious Education from Reformed Bible College, now Kuyper College. He also completed coursework for a Master of Arts in Christian Education from North American Baptist Seminary, now Sioux Falls Seminary. Tom was certified by the East Sioux Classis of the Reformed Church in America as an Associate in Ministry.

Since joining FRC’s staff in 1982, Tom has served in several different roles. He currently leads Senior Adult events, plans Adult Sunday School opportunities, assists with Sunday evening gatherings, participates in visitation, guides our prayer ministries, and directs the adult Sanctuary Choir.

Although he is now semi-retired, Tom considers it a joy and a blessing to be part of FRC’s staff and ministry. He is married to Carla, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Jo is a student at Northwestern College pursuing a degree in writing and digital media. As Creative Media Coordinator, Jo helps communicate the message of the gospel and the life of FRC through creative media, digital platforms, and the visual elements used in Sunday worship.

Jo is passionate about using sound, words, gestures, and visuals to tell meaningful stories. Videography, writing, and designing fun graphics are three favorite creative outlets, and Jo sees using those gifts in the church as a meaningful way to serve and worship Christ.

Mary is often the first person you see when you enter the church during the week. Her experience in hospitality and accounting with the YMCA of the Rockies and F.H. Anderson Co., now Bengard & Associates Inc., as well as volunteering at Northwestern College’s Welcome Center, prepared her well for this position. She loves greeting people and serving others at FRC.

Mary and Todd moved to Orange City in December 2001. Todd is a biology professor and department chair at Northwestern College. They have two children, Tommy and Teagan. Mary spends much of her time attending her children’s activities. Tommy participates in cross-country and track, while Teagan dances and is part of the marching band. When Mary has free time, she enjoys reading, quilting, crafting, baking, working on jigsaw puzzles, and playing Sequence and Mexican Train. As a family, they enjoy spending time at a lake or in the mountains.

Merilee handles FRC’s accounting duties as well as many administrative tasks.

After growing up on a farm near Sioux Center and graduating from Sioux Center High School, Merilee attended Iowa State University, where she earned degrees in business management and education. She has worked in various sales and marketing positions and operated a home-based bridal and formalwear alterations business.

Merilee and Clark, a vice president at Iowa State Bank, have two children, Meredith, who is married to Tim, and Tyler, who is married to Alexandra. Meredith and Tim’s daughter, Thea, puts many smiles on Grandma Merilee’s face!

Pat’s work as facilities director covers a variety of areas, including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs throughout our large facility. His background in mechanical and industrial construction, along with his attention to detail and desire for cleanliness, helps our facilities shine.

Pat is married to Breanne, and they have two teenage children. In his spare time, Pat enjoys tackling projects and repairs around the house, working on cars in the garage, attending his children’s sporting events, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, and playing golf.

Ken is FRC’s first volunteer staff member. After retiring from Sioux County, Ken went from building bridges of steel and concrete to building connections among people in the congregation. As a leader of the Connections Team, Ken helps welcome new people into the community of faith at FRC and encourages longtime members to become more deeply involved. If you are exploring FRC from a distance, Ken is a great person to connect you with the ministries and mission of the church.