Pastor Ryan was called to Third Reformed Church in the spring of 2021. He is thrilled to serve the Triune God as part of a vibrant ministry with dedicated people and a gifted staff. As Pastor of Leadership and Preaching, he loves working in a collaborative environment where the gifts of everyone are welcomed and celebrated. He is passionate about the preaching of the Word of God helping people catch a vision for how God is working in the world. He received his Doctorate of Ministry in 2016 from Western Theological Seminary, focusing on the liturgy of the Church, the Eucharist, and the ordinary, everyday meals we share with one another. He is excited, thinking about all the ways the liturgy of the church can help form and shape and equip all God’s people. He loves to run long distances, swim in Lake Michigan, eat good food with others, and laugh a lot. Most of all, Ryan loves to share his life and ministry with his wife, and best friend, Megan. Together they have four children.

Pastor Janelle’s job title reflects her many passions for ministry at TRC, where she is active in planning worship, liturgy, and preaching, as well as supporting the work of our Children’s and Youth ministries. With her husband, Pastor Angel, she co-leads the Spanish-speaking ministry within the TRC family. A highlight of the week for Pastor Janelle is L.I.F.T. on Wednesday nights– when so many of these parts of our LIfe In Faith flow Together! Pastor Janelle enjoys cooking and hates washing dishes; adores long walks but not running, and her favorite daydreams are about traveling somewhere she’s never been before, especially following the pandemic. Pastors Janelle and Angel have two delightful daughters, and live a short stroll from TRC.

Pastor Angel has a passion for local and global mission that is hard to miss! With a life lived in-between cultures in Chiapas, Mexico, then Canada, and now Michigan, Pastor Angel is deeply committed to welcoming immigrants and newcomers, and walking with them in big and small experiences that come with starting life in a new home. Moreover, he is teaching us all how to do the same; with humor, grace and wisdom, Pastor Angel loves to help build bridges in our congregation and see the connections that God is making to flourish. Angel is involved in many aspects of advocacy, discipleship, outreach, and pastoral care. Pastor Angel can’t live without coffee, but never makes it himself. He always has time for a quick visit or a long talk, and he is always, always up for a road trip!