Harvey and Jennie Jongekrijg’s Legacy Story and Gift

By Selena Van Klompenberg | September 12, 2019 |

Jennie and Harvey Jongekrijg were champions of Christian education throughout West Michigan. They did this with their time, talents, and treasures. They made their living working a farm in Borculo. Their dedication was primarily in using their resources to furthering God’s kingdom. Harvey was a founding planner/originator and school board member of Borculo Christian School.…

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Teacher Spotlight- Melanie Vander Ploeg

By Nakisha DeJong | May 9, 2019 |

    Leading Faith-First In Caledonia, MI, Melanie VanderPloeg, second-grade teacher at Zeeland Christian, began her faith journey. To this day she still resides in that small town where she discovered her love for Christ in third grade at Bible Study. In awe of the great Creator and the ways to pardon our sinfulness, she…

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Teacher Spotlight- John Buteyn

By Nakisha DeJong | May 7, 2019 |

  I was born in Waupun, Wisconsin, a small town in the central part of Wisconsin in a strong Christian family as the sixth of eight children. My parents were actively involved in both our home church and Christian school. My dad was always involved in serving on either the church council of elders or on…

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