Jeremiah has been with Valley Church since its founding in 2010, becoming the Worship and Creative Arts Director in 2016. Today he serves Valley in countless ways, from leading and organizing worship each Sunday to running tech during a pandemic to graphic design. He is also responsible for developing the look and brand of Valley.

Originally from Battle Creek, he began studying at Ferris State University and moved on to receive a degree in Industrial Design from the Kendall College of Art and Design. He married Emily in 2016 and the two became parents to their first child, Elias, in September of 2019. They are also parents to Hank and Dallas, two fun-loving Huskies. 

Miah's favorite moment when he serves at Valley is when the music and the people come together to experience God's presence in a real, tangible way. He works diligently behind the scenes each week to make this experience possible!

Aside from church, Miah loves to play disc golf, play video games, eating Mexican food, and drinking Dr. Pepper. If you've got talents regarding music, tech, or other creative arts, Miah would love to get in touch with you!

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Elaine is our organizer and planner in the office of Valley church.  She is devoted and passionate about keeping the behind-the-scene life at Valley running smoothly.  Elaine is an idea maker and event planner and loves to work with individuals and teams at Valley to create Mission & Outreach opportunities throughout the year. 

Originally from Nebraska, Elaine moved to Michigan for college.  She and husband George settled in Allendale and have made this community home for many years, raising 3 great kids (and several dogs, guinea pigs, chickens, hamsters and even a gecko at one time!).

Elaine has been with Valley Church since the very beginning when she heard Matt was launching a new church plant.  Helping build the office from the ground up and working with the team to develop systems and organization has been a fun journey.  Elaine’s passion for ministry, mission and the church is a reflection of the good works Valley Church keeps at the forefront of its vision.  

Elaine loves good coffee, cooking, camping, creating art, gardening, reading and spending time with her family.   

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Jillian, along with Heather, is our College and young adults Coordinator. She recently graduated with her major from GVSU and has been with Valley for over five years as a college student and now on Staff. 

Jillian found Valley Church in 2018 through a campus life night at GVSU. Since coming to Valley Church she's been a part of different college life go-groups, lead a women's college life go-group, and helps out with Valley Kids!

She grew up in Mattawan, MI and attended Grand Valley State University where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and a Master in Athletic Training. After graduation she began working as an Athletic trainer at Calvin University and she is also one of the athletic trainers for the Grand Rapids Ballet. 

Jillian spends her free time crafting, taking walks, going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family and going thrift shopping. 

She has a passion for helping others and is excited to see where this next chapter of her life and adventure leads her. Jillian cannot wait to meet you and see where she can help you thrive on your faith journey! 

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Heather is our Unleashed Student Ministry Coordinator and also our college and young adult co-coordinator, along with Jillian. She began working in youth ministry in 2015 at a church in downtown Grand Rapids. Before joining the staff at Valley in 2022, she volunteered with our Unleashed ministry for a year. 

Heather grew up in Jackson, MI. She moved to West Michigan to attend Grand Valley State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English Secondary Education. After graduating, she began working as an interventionist and later as a 7th/8th grade ELA teacher. 

Heather has a passion for working with teenagers. She loves building relationships with students and walking with them through their faith journey. Heather enjoys watching teens step out and take ownership of their faith. 

Heather spends her free time reading, traveling, biking, swimming, and heading to the beach with her friends.

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Kaitlyn has been at Valley for five years and has served on the worship team as well as the women’s ministry this last year. She grew up in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, and now lives in Comstock Park with her husband, Chris and their dog Loki. 

She has a passion for kids between volunteering with Valley kids, nannying, and her past experiences working at a daycare. She is excited to continue watching God’s work in Valley kids, and being a part of the kids and families, spiritual growth and watching them thrive!

Kaitlyn loves reading, baking, cleaning, (yes cleaning!) and going on adventures with her family and friends. She loves the outdoors as well as a cozy night at home. 

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