Gibson Christian Reformed Church has deep historical roots in the southwest Michigan shoreline community of Gibson nestled between Holland and Saugatuck. There has been a Christian faith community and church in Gibson since 1885, first as a Wesleyan Methodist congregation for many years pastored by a circuit preacher, and then as a Christian Reformed Church ministry beginning in 1958.

Gibson Church has had vibrant ministry in the community, first of all as a Wesleyan Methodist Church, with a strong and dedicated Sunday School presence. In addition, the Gibson Mission Circle began in the 1920’s as a women’s Bible Study which met in various homes on a weekly basis. This group also sewed for missions, including patchwork quilts, woven carpet rag rugs, and embroidered pillowcases and towels. They sold their handiwork and donated all of the proceeds to support missions. The Mission Circle also sent warm mended clothing to a mission in northern Michigan for many years. Serving well into the 1970’s this group of women grew into a multi-communal and interdenominational ministry which touched its community and world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

As a Christian Reformed Church, Gibson Church has continued active ministry programs over the years, including Sunday School, Calvinettes (GEMS), Cadets and Youth Group. These ministries often served as outreach avenues into the community for the Gospel.

And now, we continue to build on this legacy with fresh ways of connecting with our neighborhood and community building relationships through hospitality and love in ways that others may know the love of Christ and desire to be in intimate relationship with him.