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>>>   GENESIS CHURCH

6334 S. HARVEY ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49444  >>>

ABOUT GENESIS

A GREAT PLACE TO START OR START OVER

About Us Hero Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

ABOUT US >>>

Genesis Church is a place to experience life change. Forgiveness, restoration, grace, and hope are all words people use to describe Genesis. Salvation decisions are common. Baptisms are frequent. Every Sunday is a celebration.


We believe Jesus changes lives, salvation is only found in Him, the Word of God is living and active, and that the church is the hope of the world.


You will be challenged to grow and encouraged to serve. Whether you are searching, newly saved, or a veteran Christian, you will constantly be pushed out of your comfort zone for the purpose of making a difference for the Kingdom of God.

WHO WE ARE

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OUR MISSION

We exist for one simple purpose, to help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus. That’s it, we want the lost to be found and the found to follow.

OUR VISION

The word “genesis” means beginning and it is our goal to provide a fresh start for people every single week. We strive to be a great place to start or start over. For those exploring or just beginning their faith journey, we are a
great place to start. For those needing a second chance, we are a great place to start over. For all of us, Genesis is a place where it’s ok to not be ok…just as long as you don’t stay that way.

OUR VALUES

We value developing and growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Each of our six core values focuses on helping us move towards becoming more Christlike while understanding that we always have another step to take in our journey with Jesus.

OUR HISTORY

SMALL BEGINNINGS

Genesis Church began in 2009 at Pomana Park with 29 people.  In that short period of time, we’ve seen dozens of people give their lives to Jesus Christ, hundreds take the step of baptism, and countless lives changed.  Pastor Jamey Newsted leads Genesis Church with a strong vision and passion to see those far from God filled with life in Christ.

 

It’s an explosive, phenomenal movement of God – something you have to see to believe.  As we focus on doing whatever it takes to help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus, you will experience powerful worship and a God-inspired message from the Bible.  As someone recently told us, “I’m never sure what to expect when I come, I just know it’s going to be good and straight from the Bible.”

Our History Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

OUR STAFF

MEET OUR TEAM

Pastor Jamey Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

Jamey Newsted

Lead Pastor

My name is Jamey and I'm the Lead Pastor, which basically means I get paid to preach the Bible and tell people about Jesus - it's a pretty sweet gig!

 

When I'm not doing churchy things I love anything sports related, specifically coaching high school football and baseball. During the fall you can find me watching Michigan Football, and despite how illogical it sounds, I'm a diehard Lions fan. Where chocolate is concerned, I am always involved.

MESSAGE JAMEY
Melissa Peoples Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

Melissa Peoples

Administrative Assistant

Hey! My name is Melissa and I am the Administrative Assistant here at Genesis Church. During office hours you can find me doing anything and everything to help the rest of the Genesis staff. I also help take care of the church website, social media, the newsletter-- you name it!

 

In my free time you can find me watching Disney movies, curled up with a book, or playing with my dogs Daisy and Mocha.

MESSAGE MELISSA
Tyler Newsted Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

Tyler Newsted

Assistant Teaching Pastor

Hey y'all, I'm Tyler and I serve as Assistant Teaching Pastor at Genesis.

 

When I'm not at work you can find me at the gym, doing anything sports related, or sleeping.

 

If you have any questions or want to get plugged in, let's grab a cup of coffee and chat.

MESSAGE TYLER
Matt Denny Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

Matt Denny

Worship Director

Hi, I’m Matt and I am the Worship Director at Genesis Community Church! First and foremost, I believe that worship is far more than just singing and playing instruments on Sunday. I whole heartedly believe that worship is a lifestyle that you should embody through your actions and words every day of the week, for our God is worthy of nothing less. I also believe that music is a language and holds a special place in teaching the love of God to all who listen. 


In my spare time, you will find me spending time with my lovely wife and my amazing daughter. I also love the Detroit Red Wings and pretty much anything hockey. Oh and Summer, I LOVE summer and warm weather.

MESSAGE MATT
Kyle Abel Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

Kyle Abel

Pastor of Discipleship & Missions

I'm Kyle, and I'm the Pastor of Discipleship and Missions. My main job is to help people find and follow Jesus … and to help those followers reach out and lead others to find and follow Jesus. I love seeing people take their next steps in their journey with Jesus – whether it's joining a small group, leading a small group, joining a ministry team… or growing to become more like Jesus in their lives, their marriages and their families.

 

In my free time, I love spending time with my wife (Charissa) and our 3 kids. I also really enjoy watching sports, especially the Chicago Cubs and U of M football.

MESSAGE KYLE
Brendan Lee Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

Brendan Lee

Pastor of Student Ministries

Hey, I'm Brendan and I am the Pastor of Student Ministries here at Genesis! I'm the one who gets to hang out with your students every week and lead them through different passages of Scripture. Doesn't get better than helping lead the next generation in the way that the Lord calls us to!


If I'm not working I am most likely spending time with friends playing games or watching movies. Alongside that, I enjoy reading, writing, and drinking tea.

MESSAGE BRENDAN
Charissa Abel Genesis Church in Muskegon, MI

Charissa Abel

Next-Steps Director

Hi, I'm Charissa and I am the Next Steps Director at Genesis Church.  I love meeting new people and I look forward to meeting you!  My role here is to help every guest navigate their next steps and become an active member of Genesis Church. I want to help you move from saying, "Genesis is some church I go to, to saying, Genesis is my church!" 

 

When I am not working, you can find me at the beach, riding my bike or spending time with my husband (Kyle) and our three children (Elijah, Hannah, and Chloe).

MESSAGE CHARISSA

Elizabeth Williams

GenKids Director

I am honored to step into the role of GenKids Director and I am so excited for the opportunity to serve our families and youngest learners. I want to continue to foster a welcoming, joyful, and Christ-centered environment where every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow in their faith. I look forward to partnering with parents, volunteers, and our church community to build a vibrant children’s ministry that nurtures curiosity, fosters connection, and inspires kids to discover God’s love in meaningful ways.

 

In my spare time you will find me spending time with my husband, family, and our Chihuahuas.  We love to go North in the summers to Torch Lake. I love sports and am very competitive.  

MESSAGE ELIZABETH

Jay Williams

Facilities Director

Hey guys, I'm Jay and I serve as the Facilities Director here at Genesis Church. As the Facilities Director I'm responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of buildings and grounds here at Genesis. I also head up our Safety, Medical, and Parking Lot teams which ensure a safe, friendly environment for all our families.

 

When I'm not at work you can find me spending time with my wife and our 3 dogs, traveling Northern Michigan, grilling, or just enjoying life!

 

If you have any questions or want to get plugged in, feel free to shoot me a message, or grab me any Sunday!

MESSAGE JAY

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