 Mark serves as Senior Pastor to Mayflower Congregational Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of the well-received Creative Styles of Preaching, the soon to be published Middle of the Maze: 5 Secrets to Find Your Way In Love, Business and Life, as well as published articles and sermons. He is the recipient of the John Galloway preaching award from Princeton Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity, as well as a Lily Foundation Award for “Sustaining Pastoral Excellence.” Mark received a Doctor of Ministry in preaching from San Francisco Theological Seminary, has studied at the Harvard Business School, and has received a certificate in non-profit management from the Kellogg Business School at the Northwestern University.
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Mark Barger Elliott
Senior Minister
mbe@mayflowerchurch.org
www.markbargerelliott.com
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_copy.jpg) Lynn comes to us with a wealth of ministry experience. Currently she is Professor of Youth Ministry at Calvin College and a consultant for Youth Ministry Architects in Nashville, TN. Lynn also served as Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor from 1994-2000. Lynn has served several churches in interim ministries, including Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, MI, and churches in Riverside, IL, Doylestown, PA and Summit, NJ. Lynn graduated from Wheaton College (IL) with a degree in Philosophy and from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. She is the recipient of the David H.C. Read Preacher/School of the Year Award designated to one seminary graduate across the country with greatest potential of benefiting the greater church with his/her skills of scholarship and preaching. Her work in intergenerational ministry was most recently published in the Christian Education Journal. |
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Lynn Barger Elliott
Part-Time Interim Associate Pastor
lynnbe@mayflowerchurch.org
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Paula Gaylord oversees all of the church's educational programs including the nursery, supervised child care on Wednesday and for special events, Worship Centers, and a church school program during worship including our new Bible Alive program for 1st-4th graders. She also plans for adult education and teaches Disciple Bible Study. Paula says she "thrives on the eagerness of this congregation to continue to learn more about God and the ways God works in our lives." Her degrees in education are from the University of Michigan, Case Western Reserve University and Michigan State University. She has three sons and enjoys biking, walking, reading and travel, usually one at a time.
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Paula Gaylord
Director of Christian Education
pgaylord@mayflowerchurch.org
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Jonathan Tuuk is Director of Music and Organist at Mayflower Church and a tonal finisher for the Lauck Pipe Organ Company of Otsego, Michigan. Mr. Tuuk graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where his principal teacher was Dr. John E. Hamersma. He also served as an organ instructor at that school. He is a published composer of choral music and has concertized throughout Europe and the United States, including recitals presented at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. As a soloist, he has appeared at the University of Michigan Organ Conference and also with the Grand Rapids Symphony, under the direction of Catherine Comet and David Lockington.
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Jonathan Tuuk
Director of Music and Organist
mcmusic@mayflowerchurch.org
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Mark has his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees (in Music Education and Choral Conducting) from the University of Michigan, and will be receiving a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree (in Choral Conducting) from Michigan State University. Mark is the Director of Choral Activities and the Music Department Chair at East Grand Rapids High School. He is also the Choral Program Coordinator for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, teaching at the camp during the summer, and directing the International Choir. In addition, Mark is the Director of the Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids and the Aquinas College Chorus, and is on the voice faculty at Calvin College. Mark and his wife, Susan have two daughters: Natalie (married to Mickey Bullock) and Ashley. |
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Mark Webb
Chancel Choir Director
mark.webb56@gmail.com
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Heidi Hertel has been the Director of Youth Choirs at Mayflower Congregational Church since 2002. The Graduated Youth Choral Program at Mayflower, founded by Ruth Christman Nicely in the fall of 1997, started with five dedicated young singers. The program has grown to include 6 choirs for 4 year olds through 12th graders, ministering to over 140 Mayflower youth. Heidi's undergraduate studies were completed at Westminster Choir College and Western Michigan University. Her graduate degree is from Calvin College.
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Heidi Hertel
Director of Youth Choirs
missheidisings@gmail.com
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Lindsay Clark is the Director of Youth Ministries, working with Mayflower's youth from third grade through college. Her responsibilities include the middle and high school youth groups and Christian education, the Confirmation program, and youth mission trips. Lindsay grew up in Ann Arbor, where she had a wonderful experience in her church youth group throughout middle and high school. She graduated from Denison University with a double major in English and Psychology. Before coming to Mayflower, Lindsay worked in Washington, DC and Chicago; her career background includes event planning, fundraising, and marketing. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys reading, antiquing, running, and trying new recipes.
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Lindsay Clark
Director of Youth Ministries
lindsay@mayflowerchurch.org
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Murry is a long-standing member of Mayflower Congregational Church and has been giving leadership to our Congregational Cares volunteer program for the last year. In this new position she will be coordinating our Senior Ministry Programs, including Discoverers and maintaining contact with those who are in need of pastoral care.
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Murry Idema
Interim Director of Senior Ministries
ridema58@gmail.com
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Carol Boot has been on the church office staff since 1990. Some of her responsibilities include the production of the weekly newsletter and other Mayflower publications, maintaining the church database and updating the web site. Carol enjoys spending time with her husband, Dan, her three grown children and her two grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys reading, bicycling, exercise and knitting.
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Carol Boot
Office Administrator
cboot@mayflowerchurch.org
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Beth Shimko
Church Secretary
bshimko@mayflowerchurch.org
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Former Controller for Compressor Technologies Inc., Louis joins Mayflower on a part-time basis as Business Manager. Louis is also a Certified Financial Planner and a Registered Investment Advisor. |
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Louis Bardocz
Business Manager
llb@mayflowerchurch.org
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Bob has been head custodian at Mayflower since May 2002 and recently assumed the position of Building Supervisor. Bob has enjoyed working for and with the members and staff at Mayflower Church. He likes to hunt and fish. One of his favorite hats says "I'd rather be fishing."
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Bob Oracz
Building Supervisor
boboracz@mayflowerchurch.org
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Dave joined the Mayflower staff as assistant custodian in July, 2004. He stated he especially enjoys the interaction he has with the staff and the members of the congregation. When Dave is not working, he enjoys going bowling, exercising and spending time with his friends.
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David Schmidt
Assistant Custodian
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