by Anlee Fekkes | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
By: Anlee Fekkes In an Amazon Prime world with thousands of options to choose from and an E-mail inbox that is probably full of unread subscriptions to daily encouragement newsletters, it can be hard to sift through the pile to find a resource that comes alongside you...
by Derek Fekkes | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The turn of the calendar presents a natural time for reflecting on the past, and considering the future. Over the past almost nine years Roots Church has existed, I have taken this opportunity to reflect and consider the state of our church. Here is some of what’s on...
by Derek Fekkes | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the sermon text yesterday (Genesis 28:10-22), God appears to Jacob in a dream. When Jacob wakes up, he realizes that this was no ordinary dream, and responds with, “Surely, the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” And then we are told, “And he was afraid...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In my conversations and meetings with people recently, I have been struck by how prevalent suffering is among our body. Many have gone through, or are currently going through, deep and painful suffering, either as the result of their own sin, others sin against them,...
by Derek Fekkes | Nov 11, 2025 | Ministry Spotlight
This week in our Ministry Spotlight, we are getting to know Kurt and Kim Johnson. Keep reading to hear about this sweet couple, their story, the work of God’s grace in their lives and how they are serving the mission of the church to spread the gospel and see...
by Derek Fekkes | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
With the end of summer break and the start of school and fall activities, as a church we also jump back into some of our regular rhythms. I just wanted to take a minute and highlight what that looks like this fall. As always, Sunday gatherings are the most vital part...
by Derek Fekkes | Aug 8, 2025 | Ministry Spotlight
This week we get to know Paul and Dwana VandeZande, leads of our Missions Ministry. Paul and Dwana have a unique role in serving the missionaries that Roots Church supports, loves, and prays for. They do this by connecting with those serving domestically and abroad,...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 25, 2025 | Ministry Spotlight
In this weeks Ministry Spotlight, get to know Deacons of Finance, Gordon and Marlene Horman. We as a church body are thankful for the stewardship and transparency the Hormans bring to our church finances. We asked the Hormans some questions to better know them as...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 15, 2025 | Ministry Spotlight
This week we get to know Kirstin Tyner, our Middles Lead, ultimate youth and family camp game designer extraordinaire, wife to Jason and mom to two pretty great teen boys. What’s your name, where do you live, how long have you been at Roots Church? Kirstin Tyner –...
by Derek Fekkes | Jul 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog titled “What does Christian maturity look like?” that described the goal we ought to be aiming for as Christians. And I said that it has to do with growing “in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet....
