Our pastoral staff is currently in transition. Our recent pastor, Joel Vande Werken, accepted a position as “Director of Ecclesiastical Governance” with the Christian Reformed denomination. His final Sunday at Fairlawn was December 1, 2024 – when we had a farewell luncheon and an Installation Service for his new ministry that will be based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
As we search for a new pastor, we will have some help in the pulpit from two former pastors: Dan Vos and Doug Bratt.
Dan Vos is pinch-hitting in the pulpit for much of December and early January. Dan has been a member at Fairlawn since he and his family moved to the area in 2013. He is an ordained pastor in the Christian Reformed Church and has a Ph.D. in biblical studies from Boston College. He currently teaches in the theology departments of Boston College and Assumption University.
Douglas Bratt is a Minister of the Word in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. After serving Christian Reformed churches in Iowa, Michigan, and Maryland, he retired in July 2024. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, reading good literature, and watching televised sports.
Amanda Conrad began serving as Office Coordinator at Fairlawn at the end of May 2021. She grew up in Whitinsville and currently lives here with her husband Justin and daughter Ava. Amanda has a strong desire to help people and enjoys supporting the Fairlawn and her community. When she is not working, Amanda can be found reading, writing, or spending time with her horses.