Welcome, Drew DeVries!

This week we welcome our new Director of Student Ministries and Outreach, Drew DeVries.  Drew was born in Washington state before moving to Byron Center, MI when he was in elementary school.  He grew up in a Christian family, attending church and his own youth group.  After a year of pursuing an engineering degree, he decided God was calling him toward student ministry.  He graduated this spring from Kuyper College with a degree in Ministry Leadership and a youth ministry focus.  He has been active as a volunteer, intern, and apprentice in student ministry at two local churches over the past four years.

As we interviewed Drew, we were impressed by his humility and deep relationship with God. He has a strong passion for seeing students understand their identity in Christ and helping them grow in that identity.  He is excited to get to know our students and our church family.  In his spare time, Drew enjoys hiking, reading a good book, watching movies, and just hanging out.  He hopes to move to the lakeshore in the near future.  Please make Drew welcome and be in prayer for him as he joins our staff and church family.