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We are not just a church building; we are a church family. Like all families, we are not perfect. In fact, we are a broken group of people in desperate need of a Savior. Do you feel the brokenness around you and within you? As the Prairie Edge family, we want to join you on the journey to understand your brokenness, your need for a Savior, and your healing to wholeness and a joyful, purpose-filled life, in following Jesus Christ. Come and join us as we connect with Jesus and further His kingdom here on earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/594ba990bf629aa6e6f1bd86/e12bb41a-6ed3-4d96-ba49-dba208e589bf/We%27re+Hiring.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/594ba990bf629aa6e6f1bd86/a795250f-0706-4c16-8967-8cfe9feb9278/IMG_9888.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://pecrc.org/staff daily 0.75 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/594ba990bf629aa6e6f1bd86/1626802019309-JOSTOXJY7MHFOYGTM8R7/Brower_033.jpg Meet Our Staff Pastor Jeff Brower | Senior Pastor | Email Pastor Jeff Brower came to Prairie Edge CRC in 2021. Jeff grew up in southwest Michigan and attended Calvin College, where he met his wife and best friend, Mary. He majored in English literature, intending on being a high school English teacher, but God had other plans. After discerning a call into the ministry, Jeff attended Calvin Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 1996. He served Munster CRC in Munster, Indiana as a Pastor of Youth and Congregational Life from 1995 to 1999, and Bethel CRC in Waupun, WI, from 1999 to 2021. In 2010 he graduated from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Spiritual Formation. Pastor Jeff is passionate about preaching God's word, leading new and experienced disciples to take their next steps into ministry and service, and helping the church as a whole to live out its mission to be salt and light in the city of Portage. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Mary, connecting with his adult children, Abby, Libby and Ruthie, biking, reading and creative writing. Mary and Jeff feel blessed and thankful to be a part of Prairie Edge and invite others to experience the love of Christ in community at this church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/594ba990bf629aa6e6f1bd86/1509194529421-LC4D2G34KPAQFOPFTIGT/Prairie+Edge+Christian+Reformed+Church+-+Bill+Fernhout Meet Our Staff Pastor Bill Fernhout | Pastor of Visitation | Email Pastor Bill joined our staff for the second time a couple of years ago, and we are glad to have him back. He serves our church by faithfully visiting the sick, elderly, and shut-ins. He leads a Wednesday morning prayer time in his office for anyone who wants to stop by. Bill is passionate about missions and reaching the world for Jesus. He and his wife Joanie bring a fun, loving, and joyful spirit to our church community, and between them they have 6 adult children and 16 grandchildren. In his free time, Bill enjoys golf, Redwing’s Hockey, reading and hanging out with his grandkids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/594ba990bf629aa6e6f1bd86/c4f66778-c81a-4673-a568-53e7b4db20d4/Prairie+Edge+Christian+Reformed+Church+-+Trudy+Eshuis Meet Our Staff Trudy Eshuis | Secretary | Email Trudy Eshuis is the office secretary at Prairie Edge. Trudy tries to see all work as an offering to God, and helps to keep the details of the church running smoothly, whether that is through communication, typing the bulletin or paying the bills. She answers to Miss Trudy, Grandma and all of her sisters’ names. While she has served this church in many different areas throughout the years, her passion for service is in being a Storyteller for the Children’s Worship Ministry. She and her husband, Phil have been long-time members of Prairie Edge, and they have 4 adult children and 9 grandchildren. In her spare time she likes baking, cooking, quilting and reading. You can typically reach her in the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (and the occasional Monday.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/594ba990bf629aa6e6f1bd86/917298dc-fbb9-4934-a6d8-496dfc3272e2/-396117828620036354.jpg Meet Our Staff - Make it stand out Tracy Gustafson | Children’s Ministry Coordinator | Email Tracy Gustafson is the Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Prairie Edge. Tracy began her career as a social worker and worked as a children’s therapist in the foster care system for many years. Her position at Prairie Edge allows her to serve children in a different way. Tracy is passionate about finding ways for children to be an active part of the church and fellowship and helping their faith develop. She is also working to grow support systems for parents of younger children. Tracy loves music and you can frequently find her on the praise team. Tracy and her husband, Pete have two children and have been blessed to be foster parents to more as needed. 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