Meet Our Team

New Beginnings…

The arrival of Risen Church has not come without its birthing pains, hard work, and careful planning and strategizing. We certainly realize the importance of coming together for prayer, so that is something we do on a weekly basis. We gather to thank God for His loving and constant shepherding then bring to Him our various needs. Throughout this process, He has faithfully provided, and we are in awe of His grace and mercy as this church plant has blossomed.

Risen Leadership

Nate Parsekian

Nate Parsekian

Pastor

Josh Sneller

Josh Sneller

Worship Leader

Josh enjoys using music to draw hearts closer to Christ and glorify God each week. Josh began dating his wife the summer after high school, and they have five children. Josh is an incredible dad who never misses a chance to play, laugh, wrestle, or make silly memories with his family. When he’s not strumming chords, you’ll find him working hard—whether managing their dental office or tackling a new construction project. 

Daphne Parsekian

Daphne Parsekian

Church Administrator

Daphne is married to Nate, and they have seven children between the ages of nine and twenty-five. They are her greatest joy, and she never wants the nest to be empty. Playing the piano and singing on the worship team is her favorite time of the week, and she feels blessed to be a part of Risen Church. 

Tessa Schlatter

Tessa Schlatter

Children's Director

Tessa is married to a hardworking, faithful man; is a proud mom to four wonderful sons; and is now a doting grandma to a darling little girl. She enjoys sewing, crafting, sketching, and painting as well as gardening, preserving food, and cooking for anyone who’s around. Jesus is the cornerstone of her family.
Shawn McPherson

Shawn McPherson

Elder

Guided by faith in God and His good word, Shawn is so wonderfully blessed by Him to be a husband to his most beautiful high school sweetheart and to be a father of three amazing children. He holds a master’s in executive leadership and strives to serve the Lord and His people through the heart of a servant leader. When he’s not bow hunting or working out, he’s usually at home with his family, three cats, and loyal furry friend.
Larry Ritsema

Larry Ritsema

Elder

Lary has been married to his wife, Brenda, for almost 55 years. They have four daughters and 12 wonderful grandchildren. As a lifetime resident of Grand Haven, Larry asked Jesus into his heart at age eight. He is the treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of Love in Action of the Tri-Cities. He is semi-retired from the Challenge Machinery Company, where he has worked for over 50 years. It is exciting to be part of the leadership team at Risen Church, and he thanks God for all the exciting things that are happening here.

Terry Brady

Terry Brady

Elder

Terry has worked in insulation sales at Rycenga Building Center for over 20 years. He and his wife, Kendra, are blessed with two wonderful children, Dylan and Lexi. Terry loves spending time outdoors hunting and fishing and enjoying God’s creation as well as with his church family and serving others. He is passionate about growing deeper in his faith and encouraging others to grow in their relationship with God as well.

Get Connected!

Email

Office@risenchurchlakeshore.org

Address

17246 Van Wagoner Rd.
Spring Lake, MI  49456

Phone

(231) 557-7244