Tom Groelsema is native to Michigan where he was the senior pastor for over two decades at First Christian Reformed Church in Byron Center, Michigan. He is a graduate of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, where he received his BA in History, and of Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, California, where he earned his master of divinity. Tom also serves on the board for Westminster Seminary California. He is also a graduate of Calvin Seminary’s special program for ministerial candidates. Before arriving at First CRC, Tom was senior pastor at Bunde Christian Reformed Church in Clara City, Minnesota for seven years. Tom currently serves as the Executive Pastor of Christ Covenant Church.