Group 588

About Us

The Well Church is a diverse community of believers pursuing Jesus in
Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Focused on experiencing the presence of God and loving people well.

Our culture is one of empowerment, where people are strengthened in their walk with God and encouraged to grow in their gifts and talents. The Well is a shame-free zone where anyone is welcome to come and experience the transforming love of God. Founded by Kathy Wheeler, The Well is a non-denominational church with ministries and home groups focused on experiencing the presence of God and loving people well.

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We desire to see people healed* - body, soul and spirit - and for all wounds from the past to be redeemed through Jesus. We believe that people can be restored* to their true identity as a son or a daughter of the Father, regardless of past mistakes or failures. We train* people in their God-given gifts so that they can co-labor with God and the people around them to embrace their unique life purpose. We send* people out into the world to influence every sphere of society with love, wisdom, creativity, and power.

Vision

To build a community where God is exalted, people are celebrated, and the world is revived.

Mission

We believe that many people feel disconnected from God, others, and their purpose in life. We equip people with practical and supernatural tools to live out the Kingdom of God so that the world can see Jesus for who He really is.

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Our Values

Presence

We value, honor, and cherish the Presence of God

Prayer

We can do nothing apart from prayer. “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Ps. 127:1

Scripture

We hold Scripture as the final authority as it leads us in our everyday lives. We study the Word to know what God says and who He is.

Family

We live in community with one another and need each other to fulfill our destiny

Love

We love Him and others the way He loves us, unconditionally

Honor

We cultivate honor so that God can be glorified in all that we say and do

Humility

We walk with reliance and confidence in the work of the Holy Spirit through our lives

Eternity

We know that heaven and hell are real. All that we do on this earth will impact eternity and we are passionate to see as many people as we can saved.

Generosity

We believe in giving God the best that we have. “For God so loved the world that He gave…” John 3:16

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What We Believe

Leadership

Senior Leaders

MatthewFuller

Matthew Fuller

Senior Leader

RachelFuller

Rachel Fuller

Senior Leader and Worship Pastor

Executive Leaders

DianeBirtles

Diane Birtles

Service Operations & Hospitality Director

LoriCrossman-(1)

Lori Crossman

Prophetic Leader

MaxJohnson-(1)

Max Johnson

Community Life Pastor

TheaJohnson

Thea Johnson

Community Life Leader

Ministry Leaders

RebeccaHoward-(1)

Becca Howard

Youth Ministry

JoshHoward-(1)

JoshHoward

Youth Ministry

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Corey Vandellen

Nursery / Kids Ministry

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Whitney Vandellen

Nursery / Kids Ministry

JakeLewis

Jake Lewis

Communications

DanEmpson

Dan Empson

Sunday Media

MackWimbush

Mack Wimbush

Sunday Media

EvanStein

Evan Stein

Usher

VanessaTorres

Vanessa Torres

Bridge

EvanPost-(1)

Evan Post

Missions

BriannaKavanagh

Brianna Kavanagh

Missions

JakeWalczak

Jake Walczak

Safety

JasonWimbush-(1)

Jason Wimbush

Jail Ministry

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Jeremy Lubben

Kids Hope Outreach

MelanyNyahoda

Melany Nyahoda

Prayer and Intercession

1

Trevor Stanton

Facilities

2

Kim Nicholson

Ministry Team

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Affiliations

dr-leon-well-church

Apostolic Oversight: Dr. Leon Van Rooyen, Founder of Global Ministries & Relief Inc.

Apostolic Oversight: Kathy Wheeler, Founder of the Well Church

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Apostolic Oversight: Ray Goolsby, BLN Coach

Networks: Bethel Leaders Network

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Isaiah 58:12 “Those from among you shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.”