Small Group Leaders
Justin and Lynn Neill
Justin and Lynn joined the Vineyard when they moved to Rockford in 2021. Along with raising their two beautiful daughters, Lynn is involved in the worship team and leading the kids ministry, while Justin volunteers in kids ministry and helps with the men's ministry. The whole family are dedicated volunteers at our monthly food pantry.
John and Linda Jameson
John and Linda are long time attenders of Vineyard and together are a bucket of wisdom! They are quick to serve and lend a hand, especially at our monthly food pantry. Their 3 grown children have made them empty nesters and they live in Rockford!
Martin and Margaret Emmerson
Martin and Margaret are long time Vineyard attenders. They faithfully serve and mentor many of our younger volunteers and often impart their wisdom to us! They have 3 adult children and many "adopted children" from their time in Zimbabwe. Margaret leads the women's ministry as well as the hospitality team and Martin can be found serving behind the scenes in a myriad of ways.
Matt and Steph Ebright
Matt and Steph lead the college group at our church and you're sure to find fun and laughter if you get the privilege of spending any amount of time with them. They love Jesus and have a gift of instilling that love in others! Steph serves on our elder board and Matt heads up the men's ministry. They live in Ada with their 3 amazing kids who we all adore!
Nathan and Laura Breese
Nathan and Laura have attended Vineyard since they were students at Calvin University. Their roles at church have shifted over the years but currently Laura works part-time in the office and volunteers in youth ministry and kids ministry, while Nathan serves on the worship team and sound team. They live on the south side of Grand Rapids with their 3 young children.
Todd and Robyn Bradford
Todd and Robyn are the glue that holds our monthly food pantry together! They faithfully coordinate and serve each month to make sure all the details are in order to distribute food to families in our community. They both have hearts that serve and if you've eaten any meals at Vineyard it is likely they were back in the kitchen cooking away!
Jason and Rachel Boeve
Jason and Rachel are faithful attenders of Vineyard and have 6 wonderful children. Rachel serves on the women's ministry team and leads a women's Bible study. Jason volunteers for the worship team and the sound team. They recently moved to the south side of Grand Rapids where they are raising their family!
Michael and Lauren Befus
Mike and Lauren have been leading the church since Mike stepped in as lead pastor in 2016. Lauren is a faithful volunteer of our kids ministry and along with preaching, Mike is also our most faithful drummer on the worship team! They have 4 great kids and will never pass up an opportunity to get together with people.