Meet the Southern Heights Staff

Dan Sarkipato, Pastor Joined the Southern Heights Team January of 1997. Became Senior Pastor in May 2000. Born in Ely Minnesota, graduate of Old Dominion University, Calvin Seminary, Covenant Seminary. Wife Merrilee; children: Ernie; Andy; Rachel; David. Quote: "Seeing people be transformed by the grace of God makes my heart beat fast!" Email: dan@s-heights.org

Jeff Baas, Director of Worship & Administration Joined SH staff in February of 1992 as Worship Coordinator. Began Administration in May 2000. Born and raised in Kalamazoo. Wife Melissa and Daughters Elizabeth, Sara, and Sophia. Quote "I love to see people come to know and worship Christ." Email: jeff@s-heights.org

Deb Bos, Director of Caring Joined SH Staff in May of 1995. Born and raised in Kalamazoo. Husband Tom, daughters Megan and Carynn; son Thomas; grandchildren Isabel, Genavieve, Hunter, and Michael. Favorite Verse: Cor:12:9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness." Email: debbos@s-heights.org

Tami Koning, Secretary Joined SH staff in January 2010. Email: office@s-heights.org

Margo Staunton and Tami Koning, Directors of Children and Family Ministries Started in August 2008.

Elaine & Jim Brouwer, Custodians Joined SH staff in September 1997. Married for 35 years. 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Quote: "My favorite thing I do as custodian is trash duty. The more trash there is, the happier I am, because then I know that our church building is much used, and that gives me joy."

Ken VanderLugt, Director of Student Ministries Joined SH staff in June of 2008. Born & raised in Kalamazoo. Wife Karen (Lovie), sons Scott & Alex Quote: "High school and middle school students are phenomenal! The church needs to tap into this great, highly-energetic resource as often as possible." Email: ken@s-heights.org