Pastor Joel Zuidema studied philosophy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and then proceeded to sell hot tubs for 2 years. Then he attended Calvin Theological Seminary where he received a Masters of Divinity Degree in 1992. Pastor Joel and his wife Michele have 5 adult children and many grandchildren. In addition to camping with his family, he enjoys deer hunting and all types of fishing. He has been pastoring at FRC for the past 5 years.