Staff

Rev. Verlyn Boone, Senior Pastor

As Senior Pastor, Rev. Boone leads the congregation in worship and cares for the spiritual lives of church members. He actively participates in the consistory and various committees, guiding and planning programs of the church. He also calls on church members who are ill, shut-in or want to visit with a pastor.

Verlyn and his wife Sue live in Hull. Sue is employed at Boyden-Hull Public School. They have two sons. Their oldest son Adam and his wife live in Sibley, IA, and their younger son Andy is a student at Northwestern College. Verlyn enjoys running, sports and reading.

You can e-mail Pastor Boone at verboone@hullfrc.org.

Dan Elgersma, Director of Youth & Christian Education

As Director of Youth & Christian Education, Dan Elgersma helps plan education programs at First Reformed Church. He provides resource materials and trains and supports teachers and leaders in the education department. He also assists in organizing mission work projects and assists the youth sponsors in projects for young people.

Originally from Michigan, Dan attended Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA. He enjoys sports, spending time with friends, camping and working with youth. He and his wife Becky live in Hull.

You can e-mail Dan at dan@hullfrc.org.

Gayle Van Leeuwen, Secretary

As Church Secretary, Gayle handles many administrative responsibilities at the church. She assembles the monthly newsletter Highlights, puts together the weekly bulletin and delivers mail to members' mailboxes, along with various other duties. Gayle began working as secretary in 2008.

Gayle and her husband Dwayne live outside of Hull.

You can e-mail Gayle at gayle@hullfrc.org.

Darin and Julie Van Oort, Custodians

As Custodians, Darin and Julie care for and maintain the church building.

Darin and Julie live in Hull. Darin is originally from Doon, IA and Julie is from Rock Valley, IA. Darin currently works at Pella Windows in Sioux Center, IA. The Van Oorts have three children. Their son Marcus lives in California, and their daughters Chelsea and Jordyn are students at Boyden-Hull High School. Darin and Julie enjoy spending time with their children and attending their activities. Darin also likes to golf and Julie enjoys reading, exercising and shopping.