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WEST MICHIGAN

Fair Haven Ministries is located in West Michigan within easy driving distance to the shores of Lake Michigan as well as to the downtown area of Grand Rapids. People who live in the communities of Fair Haven Ministries enjoy a variety of academically proven schools, a strong and growing medical and research community, nationally known fine arts, shopping malls, water sports, bike paths, neighborhood living and more. From Tulip Time in nearby Holland to Art Prize in Grand Rapids, residents enjoy the many opportunities in their community.

FAIR HAVEN MINISTRIES

Fair Haven Ministries is a multi-site church that first began as Fair Haven Reformed Church in 1961. As a church, we have enjoyed over 50 years of God’s blessing, which has enabled us to serve as a harbor of hope to people locally and globally. Since 2010, God has multiplied Fair Haven Ministries’ ability to reach into a variety of communities with a message of hope through new churches.

Fair Haven Ministries’ three sites are located in three different areas.

The Fair Haven Campus is located in Hudsonville and Jenison, a community of over 55,000 people who work in a variety of the surrounding cities. Students can choose which of two public school systems to attend or become a part of the private school community that is also available. The average household income is $59,000. Fair Haven is a worshipping congregation averaging 1300 people. It is an intergenerational congregation with a passion for mission and outreach, a heart for children and families, and a desire to bring hope and healing to the hurting.

Rock Harbor Church, a venue located inside of the Fair Haven Campus, is geared to people in their twenties and early thirties. Rock Harbor is two years old and is a worshipping congregation of about 80 people, led by Venue Pastor Scott Pontier.

HarborLife Church sits in a neighborhood community of Grandville, which is home to over 17,000 people. Students attend Grandville Public Schools and have easy access to events in Grand Rapids, shopping malls, and sporting activities. The average household income is $49,000. HarborLife Church launched on February 12, 2012 and is led by Campus Pastor Robb Kornoelje. This neighborhood church anticipates providing ministries of hope and healing in Christ to its community.

Harbor Chapel, a venue located inside of HarborLife Church, is a traditional worshipping community led by Venue Pastor Rev.

Dick Van Dop. This congregation, begun in September 2012, has a heart for mission and for serving the community in which it lives.

South Harbor Church is located in Byron Center, approximately 14 miles from the Fair Haven Campus. It is a growing community of approximately 15,000 people, many of whom have children who attend Byron Center Public Schools. Byron Center is a part of Kent County and a bedroom community of Grand Rapids. The average household income is $58,000. South Harbor is a worshipping congregation of over 400 people of all ages and is led by Campus Pastor Rev. Tom Elenbaas. While only one year old, this church is already influencing Byron Center families with the cause of Christ.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

Mission

Fair Haven Ministries is a harbor of hope where we: Celebrate Christ Authentically, Cultivate Life in Christ Personally, Care for One Another Unconditionally, and Communicate Christ Intentionally

Vision

To be a life-giving church--transformed by Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, living out God's Word as we engage in life-giving relationships, life-giving ministry, and make a life-giving impact in our community and world for God's glory.

Values

We, the Christians of Fair Haven Ministries, believe God calls us to be:

A worship immersed church in which we love and praise God through our corporate worship and with our whole lives, holy and pleasing to Him. (Psalm 150, Nehemiah 8:1-12, Romans12:1-2)

A Bible-based church in which the inspired Word of God is preached, taught, explained and experienced as we participate in God's truth revealed through out history. (II Timothy 3:16 - 17)

A prayer-permeated church in which prayer increasingly impacts our individual lives and our lives together. (Phil. 4:6-7, Mark 11:17)

A high-commitment church in which participating Christians are challenged and equipped to:

• Exhibit an authentic personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
(Acts 16:29-31)

• Demonstrate the fruit of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23)

• Serve Christ in the context of Fair Haven Ministries according to our gifts,
passion and call to ministry, including personal sacrifice.
(I Peter 4:10 -11, Matthew 5:11-12)

• Grow spiritually as disciples of Jesus. (Matthew 28:18-20)

• Connect with other Christians for the purpose of encouragement and
accountability, enhancing our oneness in Christ here and throughout
the church of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 6:1-5, John 17:20-23)

• To be faithful stewards in all of life, including our financial resources. The
biblical principle of tithing (ten percent of gross income) serves as our
guideline. (Psalm 24:1-2, Malachi 3:6-1

• An outreach-focused church with a passion for the lost and a commitment
to help those in need. Fair Haven Ministries' outreach is expressed in
local evangelism, church multiplication and global missions in which
all believers are called to participate. (Acts 1:8, Matthew 25:31- 46)

We believe God calls Fair Haven to be body of believers that serves the one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who created the universe, redeemed us through Jesus Christ and empowers us through the Holy Spirit. We hold to an evangelical and reformed understanding of the Christian Faith. We serve God through expressive worship, personal transformation and credible witness.

GOVERNANCE, MINISTRY FOCUS

GOVERNANCE

Fair Haven Ministries is governed by its Administrative Consistory which works in cooperation with the Senior Pastor to direct, grow, and oversee the church. Reflecting the Carver Governance Model, the Senior Pastor leads within principles and boundaries set in conjunction with the Administrative Consistory and by whom the Senior Pastor is held accountable. Fair Haven Ministries is a team-based ministry in which the Senior Pastor coaches and works collaboratively with the Campus Pastors of each congregation. Campus Pastors oversee teams of leaders at their respective campuses. Fair Haven Ministries also has a Pastoral Consistory through which spiritual and physical care-giving are provided to the congregations and community.

Fair Haven Ministries 2011-2012 Financial Plan totals $3,054,000. Revenue is received through weekly offerings as well as through mission giving, care-giving offerings, facility rentals, and at the Fair Haven Campus, debt retirement giving.

STRATEGIC MINISTRY FOCUS

Fair Haven Ministries (FHM) is a church that has set its course to accomplish three priorities that will multiply ministry in the community and beyond. Now in year three of a five year plan, FHM has made significant progress in all three priority areas: Strategic Partnerships with Schools, Townships, and Non-profits; Church Multiplication; and Discipleship and Leadership Development.

Fair Haven Ministries enjoys established partnerships with area schools in which we help to provide food for hungry children, prayer support for teachers and area superintendants, and even DivorceCare and Financial Peace on a school site for the general public. Fair Haven also serves our area townships as we work together to provide for the needs of the communities in which our churches call home.
In just a two-year period, Fair Haven Ministries has grown from one location to three locations in three cities, and provides five venues to congregations across the area. We are a reproducing church that values outreach by opening new doors to new people.
Discipleship is at the core of the church and Fair Haven Ministries is committed to raising up devoted followers of Christ and equipping them to serve in the ways God has called them to. Bible Studies, small groups, and leadership training all exist to grow people in Christ.
Our hope is to fuel a passion for God that results in the transformation of lives in our community, our nation, and our world.

SENIOR PASTOR

Download the full job description for the Fair Haven Ministries Senior Pastor position.

For more information about this position, please contact TJ Cumings, 616.662.1907.

CAMPUS PASTOR

Download the full job description for the Fair Haven Campus Pastor position.

For more information about this position, please contact Scott Pegg, 616.457.8547.

The Fair Haven Campus in Hudsonville is a worshipping congregation of approximately 1300 people and 50 staff who work together to bring the hope and healing of Christ into their surrounding community and into the world. This church is geared to an intergenerational congregation that has a history and passion of mission and outreach and a heart for children and families. The Fair Haven Campus is in partnership with its areas schools and the township to help meet the needs of families through prayer, resources, and personal support. It is a church committed to starting and strengthening new churches locally, nationally, and abroad. Primary ministries for this campus include Hand2Hand Ministries which provides food for at-risk children, Wednesday Night Ministries which provides supper and classes for people of all ages, His Image Ministry which ministers to people with disabilities, the Learning Ship Christian Preschool which is a licensed preschool for 3- and 4-year olds, and Hope Harbor which gives practical tools and spiritual support to people who desire to address the hurts in their lives. This campus also provides a monthly Southern Gospel gathering called Harbor Lights Homecoming that is open to the public.