Staff - Second Reformed Church

Staff

Scott Stephan

Pastor

My family (Karen, Sarah, and Sam) and I have been at Second since July of 2005. Prior to serving this church I worked as a youth director at a Presbyterian church in Michigan and a middle school teacher in Washington D.C. It was during my time as a youth director that I sensed God calling me into the pastorate. Our family is so happy that God has led us here to Fulton, specifically to Second Reformed Church. God has blessed this congregation and used this congregation in mission for many years prior to our arrival. I am honored by being entrusted with the privilege and responsibility of leading Second forward in mission and obedience to God’s will for us as a church. I believe that we are poised as a congregation to experience God working powerfully in and through us. Recently, I preached on the scripture from John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are the branches. Remain in me and you will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing.” My philosophy in ministry stems from this verse. Our primary job as disciples is to remain connected to Jesus Christ in a healthy relationship. The inevitable result of that relationship is fruit.

Laura Wessels

Director of Ministries

My husband Tim and I have been part of Second for over 17 years, since we moved to Fulton (Tim’s hometown). Tim teaches at Unity Christian School. We have two children; Jared is a sophomore and Erin is in eighth grade. I served on staff at Second for 3 years in the early 1990’s and then decided to be an at-home mom to our children. I’ve been back on staff for almost 6 years. My favorite times at Second are whenever the kids are around spreading their enthusiasm and soaking up Jesus’ love. I enjoy scrap booking my children’s lives, exercising, going out to eat, and watching my kids participate in soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, track, quiz bowl, plays, band, and choir.

Dave Grigoletti

Director of Youth Ministries

I am originally from Chicago, IL and I have been in Fulton for two years. I am married and have two children. I graduated from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL with a double degree in Church & Ministry Leadership and Theology. After college my wife and I spent a year working for World Impact, and inner city missions organization in St. Louis, MO. Soon after our stay in St. Louis, we moved to Fulton to work with the youth of Second Reformed Church and the surrounding community. My youth ministry experience has been working four summers at Camp Manitoqua during college and being an intern at a Lutheran Church in the Chicago area, as well as spending a year in St. Louis running a sports and recreation program. I am excited about the opportunity of sharing the message of Jesus Christ with the youth of the Fulton area. I would describe myself as a big city guy, living the small town life, and loving every minute of it!