Jerry DeRuiter '97

Executive Pastor
Kentwood Community Church*

Jerry DeRuiter manages the day-to-day ministries of the church which includes a full time daycare / preschool. Kentwood Community Church is a growing church with a staff of 65 and a weekend worship attendance of 2600.

"The GVSU MPA program has benefited me in many ways both in my previous career as CEO of a mental health agency and now as Executive Pastor of Kentwood Community Church. The wide range of public administration disciplines taught provides an excellent foundation for a leader. The MPA program excelled in providing me with a balance of strong academics and practical, up-to-date, hands-on leadership skills. Best of all, it was a joy to learn from field experienced professors and from my fellow MPA students. I have and will continue to recommend GVSU's MPA program to my colleagues and friends."

* Organization affiliations are provided for identification purposes only. All statements are the personal opinions of the individuals and do not reflect an organizational endorsement of GVSU or its MPA program.