Staff

lee pictureLee Rabe, Lead Pastor

Lee is the founding pastor of Threads.  He and his wife Kristi have three kids. They also care for one dog, a turtle and some fish.

He graduated from Cornerstone in Grand Rapids, MI and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, also in Grand Rapids, MI.

He is passionate that people get it.

 

Esther - Staff picture Esther Bouwman,  Kids'  Community Developer

Esther is married to the world renowned rock star, Willis Bouwman, and they have a son named Shane. She graduated from KVCC and worked in the insurance industry prior to joining the Thread's Staff. Growing up she was the oldest in a family of 8 kids.

She's excited to be part of a community that's passionate about families.

Staff_Willis - Willis Bouwman staff photoWillis Bouwman,  Creative Arts Catalyst

Willis is married to the love of his life Esther Bouwman, and has a son Shane who could very well be the next major rock star. His biggest fan is a cute little baby girl Kahlan, the newest addition to the family.

In addition to teaching guitar lessons and biking, Willis likes playing airsoft and showing a little love to his buddies by plastering then with plastic bb's. Love hurts.

jayme_staffphoto - jayme staff photoJayme Culp, Functionality Manager

Jayme is the left-brainer who keeps everyone in line. She's married to a wonderful guy named Ron and they have a daughter named Casey. She has lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Seattle, and now Kalamazoo.

For fun, Jayme and Ron have been known to throw quite the karaoke party!  

 

Kim_staffphoto - Kim staff photo Kim Kopec, Communications Coordinator

Kim is married to Kevin and is a mom to two amazing daughters and one lovable pug!  When she's not on the computer or watching Lost, Fringe or American Idol, Kim would rather be shopping and drinking a Latte. 

Kim keeps busy trying to just keep things simple! 

 

 

Elders 

Ron Culp

Scott Goddard

Lee Rabe