Our Pastors

The Resolved Church follows a plurality of elders form of church leadership.

This means Jesus Christ is the head pastor, under whom two or more biblicaly qualified and proven men lead as servants in helping the members of the church lead and serve others.

1 Peter 5:4 “And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.”

Duane Smets – Duane is the lead pastor/elder of The Resolved Church serving in preaching, teaching and leadership development.

Duane is married and has one child. His educational background includes a B.A. in Religion from PLNU, a B.TH. from L.I.F.E. Bible College and an M.A. in Theology from Talbot School of Theology. He began serving Jesus’ church in 1998 and since then he has served as a youth pastor, college pastor, evangelist and in 2005 planted The Resolved Church. Duane loves preaching, treasures Christ, his family, Jesus’ church, and loves spending time with those who are not yet Christians.

Ron Broersma – Ron is an elder/pastor at The Resolved Church serving in wisdom, oversight and community group leadership.

Ron is married, has two children, and two grandchildren. He and in his wife Kathy have served Jesus’ church for over 30 years involving themselves in all kinds of capacities. Ron brings a wealth of wisdom and pastoral experience to The Resolved Church working with small groups and serving as an elder. He is passionate about the gospel being carried on, delights in how the gospel answers the toughest and deepest questions, and desires Jesus’ church to grow and reach as many people as possible.

Gary Warkentin – Gary serves as the finance administrator at The Resolved Church.

Gary is married, has three children and four grandchildren. He has been involved in church leadership for over 30 years both in local church bodies and in Christian school financial management.

Sean Hutchinson – Sean serves as the music worship leader at The Resolved Church.

Sean is married and has two children. Sean has served Jesus’ church in music leadership ever since he became a Christian. Sean is passionate about music, worshipping Jesus, writing songs, pastoring other musicians, and creating times for Jesus’ church to worship together.