Elder Candidates 

Mike Klunder has been engaged in the evaluation process to become an Elder at Harvest Lakeshore.  The elders of Harvest Lakeshore would like you to know a little bit about Mike if you do not already know him.

Mike was blessed to be born in the Grand Rapids area of MI to a Bible believing, God honoring family. Most of his youth involved family, sports, camping and spending time outdoors with his 4 brothers. Faith was interwoven in all of these activities and Mike made his public profession of faith at age 14. College years were Mike’s first experience of “owning” his own personal faith and God was gracious and patient during that period.

Mike met his wife Kim in his senior year of college. During that time, Mike & Kim were married, he graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree from Western Michigan University, their first child was born, and they moved to Stevensville as Mike started his 39 year career with Indiana Michigan Power. Mike & Kim started attending a local church where they mentored, encouraged, and had incredible opportunities to live out their faith in a community of believers.  In addition, Mike & Kim helped lead Youth Group, provide leadership as founding board members of a local ministry for girls called "Well of Grace", and start a Marriage Ministry program. Together they raised their 4 children and are passionate about investing in their 12 grandchildren!

Mike & Kim have been attending Harvest Lakeshore since 2022 and have been incredibly blessed by how God is working in and through those they worship with here. Mike has a servants heart and is willing to use the gifts God has implanted in him to serve where he is called.  Mike currently leads a small group with his wife Kim.  He is on the Welcome team and helps with various maintenance projects around the church.

If you have gotten to know Mike, please share how he has been an encouragement to you.  As part of the elder evaluation process we ask that if you have any concerns about an elder candidate you first reach out to him directly and then reach out to the current elders.  Please do so by January 4th.