About
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
What began as a depression-era soup kitchen is now a multi-campus, comprehensive ministry reaching those in our community in need of hope and healing. The Gospel is at the center of our name and at the heart of what we do. We offer shelter, food and a helping hand, but we cannot change a heart. Only God can do that.
Vision Statement
We see a ministry where lives of the homeless and those in need are constantly being transformed by the truth of the Gospel with the collaboration of our community.
Mission Statement
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a collaborative community
Serving as the hands and feet of Jesus
Respecting the value of every human being
Empowering those who desire Gospel-Powered life transformation
Equipping people with the resources for success
Launching them into a life of purpose and compassion
Vision Statement
We see a ministry where lives of the homeless and those in need are constantly being transformed by the truth of the Gospel with the collaboration of our community.
Mission Statement
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a collaborative community
Serving as the hands and feet of Jesus
Respecting the value of every human being
Empowering those who desire Gospel-Powered life transformation
Equipping people with the resources for success
Launching them into a life of purpose and compassion
For more than 87 years, KGM has served the community of Kalamazoo MI, offering radical hospitality in Jesus’ name to people who are dealing with hunger, homelessness, abuse, and addiction. We have never been more resolved to see individuals and families have their lives and relationships restored. As you peruse our website, you will recognize that we have added many training programs and resources, to the support already available. We want to ensure that every guest has everything they need to achieve the wholeness they desire.
As we have combined with Kalamazoo Deacons Conference, our ability to offer a broader contingent of services to an increasing number of people has only been strengthened.
If you are interested in becoming a part of our volunteer support team, please contact Matt Furrow, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 269.345.2974 ext 203. Also, take note of the many services available in case you or someone you know is in need of assistance.
While we incorporate the core tenets of Christianity in every aspect of our work, we offer support to people of every faith or no faith. Our goal is for individuals and families to have their lives and relationships restored through the transformative power of the Gospel and be reengaged in meaningful ways within society.
Lastly, if you would like to financially support the work of this vital ministry, donate gifts in kind or you have any questions about KGM, please contact at 269.345.2974.
Pastor Michael L. Brown
President/CEO
2019-2020 Annual Report
This in-depth report will provide detailed statistics and financial information about Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries in our 2019-2020 fiscal year.

Pastor Brown's Speaking Engagements
First Congregational Church of Otsego
April 11th, 2021
10:30am
120 W. Morrell Street, Otsego, Michigan 49078
Heritage Christian Reformed Church
April 25th, 2021
9:30am
2857 S. 11th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Schnable Lake
June 20, 2021
10:00am
1476 115th Ave, Otsego MI, 49078
Merson Church Conference
October 16-21, 2021
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Senior Leadership
Pastor Michael L Brown
President/CEO
mbrown@kzoogospel.org
Caressa Langley
Executive Assistant to CEO
clangley@kzoogospel.org
ext 201
John Simpson
COO
jsimpson@kzoogospel.org
ext 234
Wanda Best
VP of Administration
wbest@kzoogospel.org
ext 222
Rich Niesen
CFO
rniesen@kzoogospel.org
ext 204
Reverend Keisha Gardner
VP of Programming
kgardner@kzoogospel.org
ext 235
Lynn Russcher
VP of Advancement
lrusscher@kzoogospel.org
ext 213
Ministry Staff
Kenny Bizzell
Director of KDC Operations
kenny@deaconsconference.org
Shayla Shelton
Gift Processor
sshelton@kzoogospel.org
ext 205
Matt Furrow
Volunteer Coordinator
mfurrow@kzoogospel.org
ext 203
Elizabeth Gibson
Health Clinic Administrator
egibson@kzoogospel.org
ext 210
Matt Koenig
Communications Coordinator
mkoenig@kzoogospel.org
ext 217
Lauren Luna
Admin Head Receptionist
lluna@kzoogospel.org
ext 221
Tammy Clubb
Director of Development
tclubb@kzoogospel.org
ext 211
Mike Cook
Director of Emergency Services
mcook@kzoogospel.org
ext 302
James Crosswhite
Director of Maintenance
jcrosswhite@kzoogospel.org
ext 229
Laura Shields
Director of Retail
lshields@kzoogospel.org
Randy Green
Food Service Director
rgreen@kzoogospel.org
ext 247
Sheldon McCullough
Director of Programming
smccullough@kzoogospel.org
ext 243
Kami Galvin
Manager of Children's Ministry
kgalvin@kzoogospel.org
ext 239
Bert Lumetta
Data Administrator
blumetta@kzoogospel.org
ext 223
Deb Holtz
Education, Career, and Development Manager
dholtz@kzoogospel.org
ext 224
Board of Directors
Kristie Abruzzo-Chairman
Brent Wedding-Secretary
Jason Scheffers
Brian Clark
Pastor Bryan Tema
Vernon Coakley
Bishop Karl Wallace
Patrick Dolly
Don Edgerly
Michael Westfall
Ajamian Gardner
Kristie Abruzzo-Chairman
Cathy Ash-Assistant Chairman
Chris Mars-Treasurer
Brent Wedding-Secretary
Catrinka Johnson
Dr. Alan Carson, Sr
Jason Scheffers
Brian Clark
Don Edgerly
John Zull
Vernon Coakley