GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
At Standale Reformed Church, our greatest blessing is our community—OUR PEOPLE! Every day, we are uplifted by the dedicated and passionate individuals who generously give their time, talents, and hearts to make SRC a place of warmth, faith, and welcome. Get to know the incredible team that embodies the spirit of love, service, and fellowship, creating an environment where everyone feels at home. Together, we are a family rooted in faith, committed to growing and serving with grace.
meet the team
REV. KYLE LAKE
LEAD PASTOR
Kyle and his family enjoy riding bikes, camping, playing soccer, and being outside together. He is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the RCA, and occasionally serves as an adjunct professor of Biblical Hebrew at Western Theological Seminary. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan (BS) and Western Theological Seminary (MDiv and ThM). He is a runner, mountain biker, Michigan Wolverine and Detroit sports fan. His academic interests include the Old Testament and the theology of Karl Barth. He enjoys considering and exploring the formative implications of the Bible's stories, poems, wisdom, and prophecies.
TAYLOR PARTRIDGE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Taylor graduated from Grace Christian University in 2019 with à degree in Human Services. She met her husband, Ethan, at Grace and got married in May of 2020. In her spare time, she loves going thrift shopping, playing with her dog, writing, hanging out with friends and family, and going on new adventures.
WOLF UNDERBERG
WORSHIP LEADER
Wolf recently finished his Master’s in Vocal Jazz performance from WMU. Being a worship leader is something that he has always wanted to do post graduation. On top of music, Wolf enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and helping her run her wedding rental and décor business. He also has a passion for automotive!
JULIEN BUGBEE
WORSHIP TEAM ACCOMPANIST
Julian is a Music Composition Major at Western Michigan University and he resides in Kalamazoo. He plays guitar, piano, bass and sings. Because of his many talents, Julian will be able to shift positions on the worship team based on the volunteers that are available on a given week and overall, he will ensure we have consistent accompaniment each week as we continue to strengthen our worship team.
JACE KOOIKER
YOUTH MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Jace is a graduate of Cornerstone University, where he studied Marketing and Ministry. Jace has a wide range of hobbies and interests that include all sorts of outdoor activities as well as officiating basketball! His passion for youth ministry stems from his past experiences in youth group and through mission trips. His life drastically changed because of the relationships he made, and things that he learned as a youth.
HARMONY MORRIS
KID'S HOPE DIRECTOR
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Harmony has been a member at Standale Reformed Church for 24 years. Harmony graduated from Kuyper College in 2006, majoring in Educational Ministries and Bible/Theology. For years Harmony has served as a volunteer supporting many of the children’s ministries here at SRC. She has a deep passion for children and great excitement about the wonderful ministry of Kids Hope. Harmony is married to Andy and is the mother of Rachel and Joshua. When she has spare time, she likes to scrapbook, read, or hang out with extended family.
TOM BERGMAN
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Tom Bergman has been at Standale Reformed Church for many years and more recently became our Maintenance Director. Tom was raised Christian Reformed but married into the Reformed Church when he married his wife Phyllis 50 years ago. He and Phyllis have two sons and four grandkids. Their grandchildren (and their parents) live with them. Tom loves the outdoors and enjoys fishing, hunting, gardening and fixing stuff. He finds fishing stuff wherever he goes! Tom is excited to serve at Standale because he believes God gave him the gift to help others