Leadership

Kathy grew up in Goshen, Indiana and had a calling to pastoral ministry in middle school. She was blessed with parents and mentors who took her calling seriously and gave her amazing support as she followed God’s direction for her life. She got her ministry education from Taylor University and Fuller Theological Seminary. After a decade serving in youth ministry across 4 states, she put roots down at Kentwood Community Church in 2007, where she served in a variety of pastoral roles over 10 years. Kathy came on board as the Campus Pastor at KCC Wyoming in 2017 and became Lead Pastor of Together Church in 2021.  She and her husband Aaron have been married 20+ years; he’s her best friend and the one who helps her not take herself or life too seriously. Kathy and Aaron have two teenage daughters. Kathy loves teaching college theology classes, gardening, baking sourdough bread, and pickleball amongst other outdoor adventures with her family.

Brandon grew up in Western New York and attended seminary in Grand Rapids.  Brandon met his wife, Heidi, who is originally from West Michigan, while serving on a traveling worship ministry through Cedarville University.  In his free time, Brandon loves running, biking, reading, and making memories with his wife, Heidi and young daughter, Paisley.

Candace is originally from Toronto in Canada (eh?!) and came to Grand Rapids to attend Cornerstone University where she met her husband, Rich.  Candace and Rich were members of our founding church, Kentwood Community Church, for nearly 30 years, and part of the Wyoming Campus (which is now Together Church) since the beginning in 2013. Candace is blessed with five young adult kids and enjoys hiking/walking, reading, and cooking/eating whole/natural foods.

  

Mike and his late wife Diane were part of the team that helped our church launch in 2013. Mike says now of Together Church that "it just feels like home." God worked it out for Mike to jump onto our staff as he was retiring from the Aquinas College facilities team. Wow, are we blessed to be part of his retirement plan! Mike has a servant's heart and loves being part of making ministry happen. He is a dedicated member of Team World Vision year after year and enjoys relating and growing through our Men's Group. He's a dedicated dad and grandpa too and attends our church with his daughter Kari and granddaughter MyKenna.  

Paul and his wife Ann love being grandparents and enjoy time with their grandkids.  Paul has lived all over the world and speaks several languages.  He even has a private pilot's license!  Paul is best known for his sense of humor and sincere love for God, the Church and all kinds of people.