ABOUT HESED
Hesed Community Church is a developing church initiated by the UAN in the neighborhoods of Detroit. With a specific mandate to impact disinvested areas of Detroit, Hesed establishes a loving presence in communities in order to grow disciples and partner with neighbors to address community needs. We are currently consistently present in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Detroit as well as the city of Highland Park.
HESED MINISTRIES & INITIATIVES
Explore our Detroit leadership team, neighborhood housing initiatives, annual Brightmoor Christmas Store, and ongoing ministry needs.
LEADERSHIP
Meet Nate Bull, Mark VanAndel, Abbey Waterman, and Christi Wensley serving Detroit neighborhoods.
HOUSING
Ministry houses, supporting resident homeownership, Land Bank buybacks, and Home Repair grants.
CHRISTMAS STORE
Annual Pop-Up Christmas Store empowering Brightmoor parents to shop for their families at 90% off retail.
NEEDS LIST
See our financial project sponsorships and ongoing year-round food & ministry house supply needs.
MARK VANANDEL
Mark VanAndel has been a resident of Detroit since 2005. Committed to the work of justice, Mark's extensive ministry experience and his commitment to partnership and collaboration gives him the flexibility to successfully navigate the many circles necessary to do inner city work with excellence. Ordained in the Reformed Church of America, Mark and his wife Kristen have three adult sons.
