Our Story

Fourteen students attended the first Sunday School classes conducted at Cook School at the corner of 84th and Eastern in 1936. People continued to come to Christ, and in 1939 God provided the property at 68th and Eastern. A church and a parsonage were built and in 1944 a church was organized to reach Grand Rapids and beyond with the message of hope that we find in the Word of God.

Our Passion

Today, with a renewed passion for the gospel and a foundation of solid biblical preaching, our goal is to reach more people than ever from all over the Grand Rapids metro area. As a result we are seeing many lives changed.

Whether you're searching or hurt, lonely or lost, full of questions or looking for a home, there's a place for you at Good News. We want to help you connect with the gospel of Jesus and His people here.

Live

Live what you learn

Serve

Serve where you're gifted

Give

Give of your resources

Connect

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Pastor Brian Cederquist

Lead Pastor 

Pastor Brian grew up in Howard City, Michigan.  In the spring of 2008 God called Pastor Brian to Good News Baptist Church as the Associate Pastor, then in the summer of 2013, God directed and called Pastor Brian as our Lead Pastor.

Pastor Brian has an exceptional gift of encouraging and strengthening the people of God through every part of ministry. Good News is known for its excellence in preaching and teaching. Sunday mornings here are never dull!

Pastor Brian is a Board of Director at Lincoln Lake Baptist Youth Camp, Council member of RBM and keeps us plugged in and influencing others for the gospel within our community. 

Pastor Brian and his wife Jenni have three kids. More information can be found on his website: BrianCederquist.com or his blog: shepherdthoughts.com

Pastor Hunter Reynolds

Pastoral Intern

Pastor Hunter is a graduate of Clark Summit University. Married in the summer of 2023, he is currently serving as the pastoral intern at Good News.

KITTY ELLIOTT

Secretary

Kitty was privileged to be raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ as her Savior at Good News at the age of seven. She and her husband Josh have two children.

She has worked as secretary at Good News since 2023.  

Robert Efting

AWANA Commander

Marlene VandenBos

Compassion Minstries

Deb Zuidema

Missions Director

Tanya Swedberg

Custodian