Mike “Dubbs” Dubbink, Youth Director
I was born in Hamilton, Mi (Go Hawkeyes!). My mom and dad, Bob and Belva (the best parents in the world) raised me up on a farm (Go Hogs!). I have one sister Kim (the best youth leader in the world) who I have come to appreciate much more since we don’t live together any more.
In 2006 I married Allie (the most beautiful woman in the world) and she and I live in South Haven, MI with the most wonderful daughter in the world, Jocelyn (born in 2010).
I first started working while I was still in Elementary school. Mostly, I worked on farms with just about every farm animal God created. Therefore, I have been covered in about every type of farm animals excrements possible (sorry, but it’s true). Blueberry was the name of my prized pig at the Allegan County Fair. I cried when that old girl had to go, but she did make some good bacon. I played basketball, baseball, and football in High School. Another interesting fact about me is that I was mugged in New York City on a Mission Trip, but then I mugged the mugger and got my wallet back. Yeah, there’s a lot more to that story but I’ll have to save it for another time….
Seriously, I love youth and I love South Haven. Over the years of ministering at Hope Church I have been blessed to see God work in a ton of different ways through leaders and students. I have a degree in Psychology and Religion Theme from Grand Valley State University. I love camp ministries, I was a counselor at Camp Geneva and Camp Warwick. I also try to make it to Camp Sunshine in Holland, MI each summer, where you will find a little bit of heaven on earth.
Well that’s about it for me. If you have any questions about SMACK and SnL Youth Ministry, or just want to talk about life please give me a call at 269-637-8439.
MDIAO- My Door is Always Open
Dubbs
Jessica Davis, Associate Youth Director
I was born in New York, grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and moved to South Haven in January 2009. I have five younger siblings; sisters Katie and Allie, and three brothers: Billy, James, and Andrew. I am very close to my siblings and my family is very important to me. I try to visit them as often as I can!
Another huge part of my life is music! I love to sing and play music using whatever instrument available (mostly guitar or piano). I took violin lessons for three months and I want to learn more – I really love it! Two instruments that I would really like to get are a glockenspiel and a didgeridoo! Some of my favorite things include warm weather, dancing, being artistic, and laughing. I also love to eat food! Some of my favorite foods include, but are not limited to sushi, pasta with vodka sauce, homemade apple pie, and ground nut soup with fufu (an African dish – it’s even better when you eat it with your hands). I am passionate about learning to serve others like Jesus did. I love the country of Haiti and try to go there to work every summer. I also love kids of all ages, mostly because I like to be silly and goofy – little kids get that way more than adults! One day I would like to adopt some kids that don’t have a home!
Above all, I am captivated by our God who is driven by love, passion, beauty, community, and creativity and I feel most alive when mimicking him in enjoying and sharing life! Working with teenagers is awesome because their passion and enthusiasm is contagious! God has been so good to me in every single way and I love to talk about faith and life with anyone who will listen and share as well.
I would love to get to know you! Call the church office (269-637-8439) or add me on facebook.
Jessica
Dubbs
