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Randy McDaniel

Associate Pastor of Youth and Cares Ministry

[email protected]

My name is Randy McDaniel. My story is simple: Christ alone. I am originally from Indiana but have been living in the Waupun area since 2017. I grew up in a small, rural area, attended church regularly, helped with youth ministry, and served in other areas. But I lacked the most important thing of all, true saving faith. I never really believed in Jesus, and although it was evident throughout my school years, it was plain as day after I graduated. I fell completely away, but God didn’t leave me alone.
 
In 2013, I married my beautiful wife who is the love of my life. Her love for Christ was something that always poked at me not allowing me to forget God altogether. We have three children who have been an unspeakable joy, and God’s awesomeness became unmistakable.  It wasn’t until 2019 God spoke so clearly to me convicting me of my desperate need for Him. I started listening to sermons and praying God reveal Himself to me. After two months of “counting the costs” I gave my life to Jesus in true faith.
 
Since then, nothing has been the same. My family and I started attending Alto Reformed Church, I was baptized, and every day I become more and more what Jesus wants me to be and less and less like my old self. For several years I served as a middle school Sunday School teacher, and a coach for High School Youth Group, and in 2022 I began down the path of full-time ministry. Our lead pastor began mentoring me, I began taking on-line ministry classes through Christian Leaders Institute, and began occasionally preaching at churches in need of pulpit supply. In 2024, I was approved for and accepted into the ordination process through the Alliance of the Reformed Churches. Shortly after that, I accepted the open position of Youth Director here at Alto Reformed Church.
 
God’s working in my life has equipped me and giving me such a love for His people, and such a heart for the youth. I have a strong passion to know them, reach them, teach them, and point them to Christ because that time in my life was when I struggled, missed what faith really was, and fell away. I am excited to serve you and your families as we grow together in the likeness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Megan Vande Zande

Office Administrator

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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.    

We are blessed with two boys.  They 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

Our Consistory

Our Elders
Mike Dobbratz, 2025, Equipping Adults Team
Darryl Navis, 2025, Equipping Children & Families Team
Larry Mulder, 2026, Assistant Vice President, Care Ministry Team
Joel Ruis, 2026, Equipping Youth Team
Mark Zeatlow, 2026, Outreach Team
Phil Loomans, 2027, Worship Ministry Team
Brian Tenpas, 2027, Clerk
Scott Van De List, 2027, Care Ministry Team


Our Deacons
Eli Glewen, 2025,  Facilities
Brant McDowell, 2025,  Benevolent Treasurer
Ryan Vande Zande, 2025, General Treasurer
Jason De Jager, 2026, Outreach Team
Chris Jahn, 2026, Facilities, Equipping Children & Families Team
Jason Mulder, 2026, Chairman
Lucas Bruins, 2027, Equipping Youth Team
Ned Derksen, 2027, Worship Ministry Team
​Ben Kraemer, 2027,  Equipping Adults Team