Brookfield Christian Reformed Church

Pastor Peter Verhulst

PASTOR PETER VERHULST GRADUATED with a B.A. in English from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan (‘86), and with an Master of Divinity degree from Calvin Theological Seminary (‘91). Peter served as Director of Youth Ministries at Mayfair Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids from 1987-1991, and as Pastor from 1991-1998. Both he and his wife, Jackie, originate from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The Verhulsts have four children: Ben, Sam, Angela, and Krystal. Peter has been Pastor of Brookfield Christian Reformed Church since June 1998.

Pastor's Notes
Updated June 11, 2010
Churches, like other organizations, talk a lot about vision. We are no exception.

John Ortberg, in the latest issue of Leadership Journal, had this to say about vision:

“Vision is fundamental to the health of your church, but I’ll tell you right now it’s probably not the kind of vision you’re thinking about.... A Francis of Assisi or a John Wesley is gripped by a vision that will not let them go. But it is not a vision of what they’re going to do. It is not a vision of a preferred future. It is not a vision of human activity. It is a vision of what already is. It is a vision of God, and how good he is, and how wonderful it is to be alive and a friend of such a Being.” (Spring, 2010, p. 23)

A vision of God. Do you have one? Is it informed by Scripture, or something else?

Who is God? What is he like—really? If we say God is love, does that mean he can never get angry? If we say God is good and powerful, does that mean those who worship him are like teflon—to which no evil sticks? If I know something about God, is that the same as knowing God himself?

These are the kinds of questions we will be exploring at Brookfield CRC this summer. Come and explore with us. Nothing and no one is more worthy of our time and attention than God. Give him a chance. Come get to know him.
Peter
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