Spreading the Word of God Since 1961

Ideal Park Christian Reformed Church started as a mission church in Wyoming, MI in 1961. Since it’s conception, the church has dedicated its resources to providing a community presence centered around youth and community involvement.

Our church strives to be a pillar in our community to support those around us. Learn more about our youth and community programs by visiting our Programs page. 

The Ideal Park Christian Reformed Church is “A Community Church – A church community”. We are in affiliation with the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA.org).  In short we are: Christian, Missional, and Reformed.

Our mission and vision

Ideal Park Christian Reformed Church is a diverse, inclusive and uniquely gifted part of the Body of Christ. Our mission is to bring His presence into our community, share His love and share His resources to build up His Kingdom. We fulfill this mission by seeking to be the most:

  • Christ-centered church
  • Worship-centered church
  • Prayer-filled church
  • Loving church
  • Biblically expositing church
  • Reforming church
  • Evangelistic church
  • Genuine church
Ideal Park Christian Reformed Church started as a mission church in Wyoming, MI in 1961. Since it's conception, the church has dedicated its resources to providing a community presence centered around youth and community involvement. We provide music and piano lessons and offer Sunday school for preschool and elementary-aged students. Many of the youth are heavily involved with our Church. We also have an activity center that is used for a variety of events throughout the year. We pride ourselves on being a church community in Wyoming, MI.

Do you have questions about Jesus? Our church? Thinking about becoming a member? Or maybe you just want to freshen up on some of those things. Then we would love to invite you to our discussion on Saturday, January 25 in the pastor's study at the church from 9 a.m. to noon! During this time, we will go through the basics of the Christian faith, talk about what makes our church unique, and ways that you can join in the exciting, kingdom-building work that Ideal Park Church is doing. Coffee and donuts will be available.! If you can't make this session, more will be available later this year.
If you are interested in attending, please let us know! Please either call the church phone number or use our contact page to send us a message. Thank you!

Meet Pastor Chris Bouma

"There is not a time that I can remember where I did not know Jesus and the work He has done for us. I grew up in a Christian family, but unlike many families, my father's career in the U.S. Navy never kept us in one place very long. Every few years, my father would get reassigned, and we would pack up and move.

"There is something to note about growing up as a Protestant Christian on a military base. Attending the Protestant service, we were a blend of many different denominations and backgrounds. The word we heard was dependent upon the denomination of the minister leading the service.

"While I did not know it at the time, this experience provided me with a deep appreciation for not just my own theological tradition, but what other traditions offer. More importantly, it instilled within me the practical sense of our confession, 'I believe in one Holy catholic and apostolic church.'

"This upbringing provided me a unique setting for the cultivation of my Christian faith and walk with God. Yet, it also provided me the opportunity to interact with people from many different cultures, faith groups and backgrounds.

"While I obviously disagreed with many beliefs and practices of the people with whom I interacted, I also organically learned that the image of God is present in every person. This is something I carry with me to this day and deeply value this conviction as a gift from God.

"I first studied biology at Calvin College. Following this, I got a master's degree in ecology from Pennsylvania State University. During this time, I felt God's undeniable call for me to attend formal theological education. Pursuing this calling, I obtained a degree in Masters of Divinity from Calvin Theological Seminary.

"As the pastor of Ideal Park CRC, I am grateful to be among a group of people who deeply values the same things as myself: love of God and love of neighbor. Ideal Park Church is a diverse community that desires to share the overflowing love of God with all we interact with. Through this, we hope to build God's kingdom wherever we go!

"In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, cooking, board games, fishing and golfing!"