Coffee, Community, and Connection: A First Season Milestone for West Michigan’s Partners in Ministry Initiative (04-19-26)

Coffee, Community, and Connection: A First Season Milestone for West Michigan’s Partners in Ministry Initiative (04-19-26)

From West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio) by WOOD Radio

April 18, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

Phil Tower discusses the impact of the Partners in Ministry initiative with Rev. Peter Jonker.

In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Rev. Peter Jonker of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church. Rev. Jonker gave us an inside look at the vital work being done through the Partners in Ministry initiative. The positive impact this collaboration has had in just its first winter season is impressive, but there is much more to come. While the doors at the Westminster location may be closed for the season, the mission to find a permanent, larger home by 2028 is already in motion. If you’d like to learn more about how this partnership is serving our downtown community, or if you want to find out how you can support their efforts before they reopen this coming November, you can visit the LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church website

People in this episode

Host: Phil Tower

Guest: Rev. Peter Jonker

Topics covered

  • community service
  • faith-based initiatives
  • local partnerships
  • ministry work
  • impact stories

Keywords

  • Partners in Ministry
  • LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church
  • community support
  • Westminster
  • seasonal impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, Partners in Ministry initiative

Places: Westminster, downtown community

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