Brad Vander Ark-

Brad Vander Ark is the Director of Audio/Video and Online Ministry at Christ Community Church. Brad oversees the sanctuary's sound room and video production, as well as updating and maintaining the C3 website.

Brad began his professional career as a musician, playing bass in several jazz and rock bands until 1991, when he and his brother Brian Vander Ark formed the group, Johnny With An Eye, which in 1993 became The Verve Pipe.The Verve Pipe became one of the most popular rock bands of the late 1990's, selling over three million albums and ten million singles on the RCA Records label, as well as appearing on several television shows, including The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

In 1999, Brad moved from his native Grand Rapids, MI, to New York City, where he formed the critically acclaimed art-pop band Baby, along with Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think), Lee Mars (Nine Inch Nails), and Kevin March (Guided By Voices). During this time, Brad also began working as a freelance graphic designer, creating everything from business cards to corporate identities, as well as Flash and HTML websites.

Brad has recently returned to our local area along with his wife Kate. He is greatly satisfied in his daily work for C3, helping to create a local and global compassionate vision, free from the dogma and exclusivity exhibited by more conservative religious approaches to spirituality so prevalent in Western Michigan.

back to staff page