Our Leadership

Believers who invest their hearts, time, families, and finances in the building of a local church deserve to have confidence in church leadership. People are looking for leaders who conduct themselves with integrity and respect when making decisions that affect their lives.

1. We Are Guided By Elders.

The Senior Pastor leads the Pastoral staff team currently comprised of staff Elders. The Pastor Leadership Team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church and serves the congregation and is responsible for developing the church's spiritual life.

The Better Life Church Newaygo Pastor Leadership Team are:

Clint Abbott - Senior Pastor

2. We Are Protected By Trustees.

The Trustees are members of the congregation who oversee the finances and direct the provision of the facilities needed by the church. They provide counsel to the Pastor Leadership Team regarding the major financial commitments of the church. The Trustees serve as Non-staff Elders.

The Trustees for Better Life Church Neaygo are:

Landon Scott ((Secretary/Treasurer)

3. We Are Strengthened By Overseers.

The Overseers are presently three pastors of respected congregations and ministries who love Better Life Church and are willing to provide spiritual protection to the church. They may be called in to help in accountability matters relating to the Senior Pastor if requested by the Pastors or Trustees. The Overseers serve as Apostolic Elders.

The Overseers for Better Life Church are:

Pastor Lew VanderMeer

New Community Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Mark VanderMeer

Community Recovery, Grand Rapids, MI

Pastor Jody Carsten

City Church, Traverse City, MI

Evangelist Randy Don Giovanni

Randy Don Ministries, Byron Center, MI