Ben Spalink
Pastor
Ben spent the first 18 years of his life on the mission field in Japan. After graduating from high school, he attended college and seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and then moved to New York City to plant a church in 2007 where he pastored until 2023. Ben also led the regional church planting initiative of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) for 6 years, helping to plant 8 churches. Ben is an ordained minister in the CRC. He, his wife, Christy, and three children (Eli, Gus and Maya) moved to Ridgewood in June of 2023. Ben is the pastor of Adult Spiritual Formation and oversees the discipleship programs including classes, small groups and other initiatives.
What is your hope for the ministry and people of Grace Church?
My hope is for Grace to be a community where people are vulnerable and authentic and willing to share with one another not only their struggles, but also how they see God using the ups and downs of life to lead them into greater Christlikeness. I also hope that the church can be a place where the Spirit moves freely and people are equipped to use their gifts to contribute to the life of the church.
Leadership Intros
The leaders who hold the following positions all have short introductions so you can get to know them better!
Children’s Ministry Coordinator (Infant-PreK)
Children’s Ministry Coordinator (K-5th Grade)
Director of Ministry Operations
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Ben Spalink
Associate Pastor
Ben spent the first 18 years of his life on the mission field in Japan. After graduating from high school, he attended college and seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and then moved to New York City to plant a church in 2007 where he pastored until 2023. Ben also led the regional church planting initiative of the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) for 6 years, helping to plant 8 churches. Ben is an ordained minister in the CRC. He, his wife, Christy, and three children (Eli, Gus and Maya) moved to Ridgewood in June of 2023. Ben is the pastor of Adult Spiritual Formation and oversees the discipleship programs including classes, small groups and other initiatives.
What is your hope for the ministry and people of Grace Church?
My hope is for Grace to be a community where people are vulnerable and authentic and willing to share with one another not only their struggles, but also how they see God using the ups and downs of life to lead them into greater Christlikeness. I also hope that the church can be a place where the Spirit moves freely and people are equipped to use their gifts to contribute to the life of the church.
Leadership Intros
The leaders who hold the following positions all have short introductions so you can get to know them better!
Children’s Ministry Coordinator (Infant-PreK)
Children’s Ministry Coordinator (K-5th Grade)
to the complete leadership list