Our Vision

Pillar is and seeks to be a multi-generational community of faith being formed in Christ for the good of the world.

Pillar Church is a dual-affiliation congregation of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC). Pillar Church was the first church established by those who settled the city of Holland in 1847. It was originally established as an RCA congregation by Reverend Albertus Van Raalte, but in 1884, after significant tension and a painful split, became a CRC church.

After 130 years of division, in the Fall of 2012 Pillar Church re-established itself around a vision of reconciliation. The church where two denominations once divided is now a symbol of unity.

We are blessed to be on the corner of 9th Street and College Avenue, essentially on the campus of Hope College and three blocks from Western Theological Seminary. We consider it a gift and take seriously the opportunity to join the Hope and Western communities in raising up students for leadership in the world. We are excited by the numbers of students who worship with us each Sunday, join us for Bible Study throughout the week, serve in ministry with us, and participate in the church mentor ministry. Raising up young men and women for leadership in the church is of highest importance to us.

Holland is another gift to us. It’s our heart’s desire and hope that as a church strategically located at the center of our downtown area we will share in the continued work of restoration in our community so: those who are hungry might receive food, those who are thirsty might be given something to drink, those who aren’t ready for school may be helped, and those who don’t believe in Jesus Christ would meet Him. Collaboratively working towards redeeming the city is a constant focus.

Alongside reconciling divisions, raising up leaders, and redeeming the city, Pillar is committed to renewing the church. We believe God has chosen the Church to carry out his purposes for the world, so the health and vibrancy of the local church is not a selfish endeavor, but God’s desire for us. Worship of Father, Son, and Spirit is central, a commitment to the Word is foundational, and a longing to grow all things into Christ is our objective.

Growing Small

Among the values we hold as a community is to be a place where your name is known, your story is heard, and your questions are honored. A way to live that out as we continue to grow in numbers is to establish new worshipping communities in various locations, think : “one church, multiple locations, same mission.”

We call it Growing Small.

Our Vision

Growing Small

If there is a way that we can come alongside of you, through prayer or walking with you through a particularly difficult season, we would be grateful to know.

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