
Bella LaPlace works for Cru at Western Michigan University. She serves to reach students on campus with the Gospel, invite them into Christ-centered community, and send them out to make disciples. It is her prayer that students at WMU would “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Bella is a member here at ReCAST.

Jason and Hope Feddema work with Cru at Western to introduce students to Jesus Christ, build them up in their faith, and send them out to live a lifelong mission with Him! Jason and Hope are also members here at ReCAST. Learn more about their ministry HERE.

Dael and Abbie Kurti (Seth, Ben & Libby, and Elijah) are involved in evangelistic ministry at Western Michigan University with a special focus on the international student community. Dael also equips Christian leaders to effectively share the gospel on campus. They previously served as church planters in the Middle East.

Skip & Keturah Lake serve local churches with Biblical Ministries Worldwide (BMW) in Himeji, Japan. They use the tool of English activities to share Biblical truth, a Christian worldview, and the Gospel with the non-Christian students that attend their events.


Bill Smith preaches and teaches vulnerable youth in the Kalamazoo area at places like the Juvenile Home and Lakeside Academy through Youth for Christ. Bill, and his wife, Cheryl, are members of ReCAST Church. Learn more about Bill’s ministry with Youth for Christ HERE.

The Kalamazoo Gospel Mission serves the homeless of Kalamazoo and beyond. Serving thousands of meals a week and providing life recovery programs, they faithfully remain evangelical to the surrounding community. Learn more about the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission HERE.

Wings of God is a female transition home in Paw Paw. They help women leaving incarceration learn to follow Christ and skills to help them get jobs and stay healthy. Learn more about this ministry HERE.