Nathan Huisman

Pastor

Nate started serving as pastor to Hope Reformed Church in 2017. The Parkersburg community is familiar to him as he grew up on a farm just 10 miles from here. Nate is a graduate of Northwestern College (Orange City, IA) and was ordained after attending Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. As a pastor, Nate stresses a reliance upon the grace of God and authentic expressions of faith. He believes there are great things God desires to do through smaller congregations and is pleased to play a role in that work. Being a good father to his two boys (Adrian  and Jackson) is Nate’s top priority and his greatest joy. But when he’s not investing in his boys or pastoring the church, he finds enjoyment in a variety of activities: good stories told through movies or music, playing card games, running and playing guitar. And on most Saturdays in the fall, you’ll probably find him watching college football.

Lacy Sherman

Administrative Assistant

Lacy began working for Hope Reformed Church in 2018 as the Administrative Assistant. Her role at Hope is very important to her and she does it to help her church family grow in their faith with the Lord. Before working at the church she stayed at home to take care of her daughter, Olivia. Lacy loves spending time with her husband, Travis, and Olivia. Her and Travis were married in 2013 and were blessed with Olivia in 2015. Lacy enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks or bike rides, going out to eat or to a movie, or simply spending time with them at home. She loves her church family and became a member at Hope in early 2016.

Jo Schipper

Treasurer

Jo grew up on a farm near Aurora, Iowa. After completing a secretarial course at Gate's Business College, she moved to Parkersburg and worked as a secretary and book keeper at a local law office. She recently retired from the same law office after working there for 49 years. Jo married her husband Stan (now deceased) in 1969. They had two children, Scott and Steve, and she is now blessed with two daughters-in-law and six grandchildren. Jo joined Hope Reformed Church in 1972, and was the secretary and treasurer for many years. She retired from her position as secretary to spend more time with family and be more involved with her grandchildren's activities. Her church family is very important to her, and she feels truly blessed to be a part of it.