Kevin Van Wyk

Lead Pastor

kevin@altoreformedchurch.org

I have been in full-time ministry for over 20 years, serving as an associate pastor, lead pastor, and a church planter.  I love initiating and leading healthy change; studying and teaching the Bible; worshiping; and equipping others to lead.  My heart is to revitalize churches and plant new churches which will effectively equip the next generation to make disciples.
 
I met Stephanie, my wife, at Central College, where we both received degrees in Music Education and began leading worship.  We were married in 1994, a year after graduating, then moved to California where I received a Master’s of Divinity in 1999 from Fuller Theological Seminary.  During this time, I interned at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount, CA.  Since then I have served in Sheboygan Falls, WI as the Associate Pastor; in Evansdale and Waterloo, IA as a Lead Pastor/Church Planter; and in Alto, WI as the Lead Pastor.  I also serve on the Classis of Wisconsin Servant (Executive) Team as the leader of the Revitalization Commission and the Multiplication Commission.
 
Stephanie has taught band in Janesville, IA and Long Beach, CA.  She has since received her certification to teach ELP (gifted students), taught part-time at Hoover Middle School in Waterloo, IA, taught piano lessons, tutored students with dyslexia, and assisted with a variety of ministries (including leading the children's ministry, playing piano, and discipling women).  Currently, Stephanie home schools our children. 
  • Ian, born in 2001, has loved playing golf, basketball, baseball, soccer, trumpet, french horn, and percussion.  He is pursuing a Biblical Studies degree from Trinity International University online and works for Solid Rock Drywall and Plaster.  
  • Zackary, born in 2003, has loved gymnastics (but retired in 2016) and playing basketball, but most of all he loves music (playing guitar, percussion, keyboard, and bass). He now attends Lipscomb University in Nashville and is pursuing a music degree.
  • Elyssa, born in 2005, has loved caring for kids most of all, but she’s not afraid to compete with her brothers having been involved in gymnastics, dance, softball, basketball, choir, and playing keyboard and bass clarinet.
 
I look forward to walking with you and growing in our faith together.

Lynnae Loomans

Equipping Children & Families Director

lynnae@altoreformedchurch.org

I have been serving as the Equipping Children & Families Director since August 2022. Before starting this position and having children, I worked with children in many different ways such as, nanny, daycare, and babysitting. I received my associates degree in Early Childcare Education in 2013. I enjoy watching children grow into their faith but also into the person God has called them to be.
 
My husband, Chad and I grew up in Waupun, started dating after I graduated high school in 2009. After long distances for a year while I was in Kansas as a nanny, I moved back home and a year later we got engaged, then got married in March of 2012. Chad works as a plumber with a company out of Madison. We have been very blessed with 3 children of our own. While following God's lead, we felt called to foster and we have been blessed with a few children in and out of our house. 
 
Merlayna, our oldest loves horses, Barbies, and poly pockets. 
 
Stella loves riding bike, jumping on the trampoline, and rollerblading. 
 
Zeke right now loves Legos, baseball, basketball and helping with anything outside.
 
Jett, our youngest, loves building with magnetics, playing with puppets, and rollerblading. 
 
Together, as a family, we enjoy going on bike rides, running, walking on our land whether it's checking the traps or trail camera cards, playing in the yard and watching movies.

Jessa Ter Beest

Equipping Youth Director

jessa@altoreformedchurch.org

I have been serving in Alto as the Equipping Youth Director since June of 2013. I grew up at Alto Reformed so when the position opened as I was graduating from college I felt God’s strong pull back to this community. 
I attended Trinity International University receiving my bachelors in Elementary Education in 2013, but as I applied and interviewed for teaching jobs, God spoke so clearly to me that youth ministry in Alto is where He wanted me to be. God showed me in that decision-making process that He knows me so much better than I know myself, because I could not have picked a job better suited to my personality and love for Jesus. The middle and high school students at Alto are incredible. They have a hunger for Jesus and love to ask tough questions. I grow in my faith with every moment spent with them and I am so grateful for that. 

God has given me a great love for both singing and travel and I am so thankful to use both of those passions in this position. Alto gives me that opportunity through singing on praise teams and directing the Junior Choir as well as leading mission trips both within the United States and to Jamaica. 
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Megan Vande Zande

Office Administrator

office@altoreformedchurch.org

I have been the office administrator here at Alto Reformed Church since 2016.  Prior to this I was the office manager at a chiropractic office, but when this position opened at church, I knew it was exactly where I needed to be and felt that God had prepared me for the change.  I enjoy working with the various ministries throughout the church.

My husband, Klint, and I grew up in Waupun, started dating in high school, and have been married since 2008.  Klint received his Associate Degree at Fox Valley Technical College as an Ag Repair Technician and I received my Associate Degree at Moraine Park Technical College as a Chiropractic Technician and Chiropractic Radiologic Technician.  Klint works as a mechanic at a local cable boring company.  In my spare time, I enjoy reading or doing anything that involves quality time as a family.    

We are blessed with two boys: 
  • Our oldest enjoys reading and hunting.  He has a competitive spirit for any sport he plays. 
  • Our youngest loves being outside especially if it involves playing baseball, hunting or farming with Dad or a game with his brother. 
Both boys certainly keep us busy and we’re enjoying this season of life.  

I look forward to continuing to build relationships and work alongside you.
Melene Kraemer - Custodian
Cory Kok - Property
Gillian Greenfield - 4K Teacher

Our Consistory

Our Elders
Dewey Bille, Clerk
Bill Bruins, Vice President
Mike Dobbratz
Marty Huizenga
Larry Kok
Jerry Medema, Assistant Vice President
Darryl Navis
Miley Ter Beest
Berwyn Van Buren

Our Deacons
Larry Brewer
Tom Bruins
Clay Daane
Andy Derksen, Chairman of Deacons
Eli Glewen
Ben Leonard, Benevolent Treasurer
Brant McDowell
Nate Rens
Ryan Vande Zande, General Treasurer