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"Spiritual
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Rev. Sharon Nelson Arendshorst
The Reverend Sharon Nelson Arendshorst was born in
Geneva, Illinois, and formed a ecumenical faith perspective from frequent
family moves. Upon graduation from DePauw University with a BA in elementary
education, Sharon married Tom Arendshorst. She taught third and fourth
grades in three different states before their two sons, Christopher
and Michael, were born. Sharon received a Masters in Education with
an emphasis in counseling from Lewis and Clark College before moving
to Holland Michigan in 1977. When Tom and Sharon's sons were young,
Sharon worked as a community volunteer and was active in Third Reformed
Church of Holland. Sharon graduated from Western Theological Seminary
in 1996 with her Masters of Divinity degree. She has served four RCA
churches since graduation and is currently serving Maplewood Reformed
Church in Holland as a Specialized Interim Minister.
In addition to her work in churches, Sharon has been privileged to be
a spiritual companion for several individuals, including artist Liz
DeBraber. Sharon seeks to be attentive to God's presence and the leading
of the Holy Spirit as she accompanies others and serves churches on
their spiritual journeys.
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