Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed
Fuller Avenue Christian
Grand Rapids, MI

Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed

Christian Reformed (CRC)

Grand Rapids, MI Founded 1887

A confessional CRC congregation subscribing to the Three Forms of Unity. Weekly catechetical preaching and quarterly Lord's Supper.

1 Campus 410 in Weekly Attendance
82Transparency Score
Verified Church
Verified Pastor
Verified Documents
Verified Ownership
Sunday Services
  • 9:30 AMMorning Worship
  • 6:00 PMEvening Worship (Catechetical)
 
(484) 555-2406
fulleravecrc.org
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Transparency Score
82/100
Stewardship Grade
A100/100
Revelation Score
53
Unproven
Doctrine Completed
0/28
Verified Leaders
3
Public Documents
4
Reviews
0
Open Questions
0
Accountability Records
0 Resolved
0 Active
Last Updated
Jul 42026

On the record

A confessional CRC congregation subscribing to the Three Forms of Unity. Weekly catechetical preaching and quarterly Lord's Supper.

Quick facts

DenominationChristian Reformed (CRC)
PolityPresbyterian / elder-led
WorshipGenevan psalms, organ, congregational singing
Communion
Baptism
Spiritual gifts
Women in ministry
Marriage
Confessions
LanguagesEnglish · Dutch heritage
LivestreamNo
ChildcareYes
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

Ministries

GEMS Girls ClubWorld RenewCoffee BreakCommittee of EldersCatechismCadets

Financial Transparency & Stewardship

Exemplary Stewardship

Scored on eleven weighted disclosures — from published budgets to pastor compensation and independent audit.

A
100/100
Financial statements published
Annual income & expense statements are publicly posted.
+14
Operating budget published
Full annual budget available to members and the public.
+10
Expenditure detail published
Line-item spending disclosed, not merely totals.
+12
Tithes & offerings totals public
Aggregate giving received is reported openly.
+10
Senior pastor compensation public
Lead pastor's total compensation is disclosed by name.
+15
Staff compensation ranges public
Executive & staff salary bands published.
+8
Annual report published
A yearly stewardship / ministry report is public.
+8
Independently audited
Financials audited by an outside CPA firm.
+10
IRS Form 990 available
Filed and made public (or exempt as a church, but voluntarily posted).
+5
Independent governing board
Majority of the board is unrelated to staff by blood or business.
+4
ECFA accredited
Member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
+4

The Seven Marks of Revelation

Measured against Rev 2–3, not a romanticized Acts assembly.

53
of 100
Archetype
Unproven
Not enough on record.
Perseverance & Labor
9/10
Ephesus
Endurance in Suffering
2/10
Smyrna
Faithful to the Word
6/10
Pergamum
Love, Service & Faith
8/10
Thyatira
Alive & Awake
5/10
Sardis
Kept His Word
7/10
Philadelphia
Zeal (Not Lukewarm)
2/10
Laodicea

Rebukes on record

Puffed Up

“I know thy works.” — Rev 2:2. Learn the framework on the Seven Marks page.

Registry entry

Founded1887
Attendance410
LocationGrand Rapids, MI
DenominationChristian Reformed (CRC)
MusicGenevan psalms, organ, congregational singing
LanguageEnglish · Dutch heritage
ChildcareYes
AccessibleYes
Verified church
Claimed by leadership

Fruit of the Spirit · Congregant Witness

Nine fruits, one harvest — Gal. 5:22–23. Members up- or down-vote how visibly each fruit ripens in the life of this church.

49%
the harvest
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Love — Grapes stained glass
Love
Grapes · John 15:5
40% ripe

The vine and the cup. Crushed and poured out — every other fruit ferments from this one.

Joy — Fig stained glass
Joy
Fig · Mic. 4:4
67% ripe

Every man under his own vine and fig tree — settled delight of dwelling secure with God.

Peace — Olive stained glass
Peace
Olive · Gen. 8:11
67% ripe

Oil that flows out under pressure — anointing, light, and healing.

Patience — Date Palm stained glass
Patience
Date Palm · Ps. 92:12
71% ripe

Standing tall through desert decades; sweetest fruit borne late in life.

Kindness — Pomegranate stained glass
Kindness
Pomegranate · Ex. 28:33–34
33% ripe

Hundreds of seeds spill out — generosity more than anyone asked for.

Goodness — Apple stained glass
Goodness
Apple · Prov. 25:11
25% ripe

Apples of gold in settings of silver — moral beauty you can taste.

Faithfulness — Almond stained glass
Faithfulness
Almond · Num. 17:8
0% ripe

Aaron's dead rod budded overnight. The watchman's tree — covenant loyalty that never sleeps.

Gentleness — Citron (Etrog) stained glass
Gentleness
Citron (Etrog) · Lev. 23:40
57% ripe

Prized for fragrance, not force — humble beauty that fills the room without raising its voice.

Self-Control — Wheat & Barley stained glass
Self-Control
Wheat & Barley · Lam. 3:27
78% ripe

Grain threshed, ground, refined — discipline that turns raw desire into daily bread.

“By their fruits ye shall know them.” — Matt. 7:20

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