plan your visit
what to expect.
No matter what your past has been or where you are in life, we believe everyone has a powerful story. We don't have a dress code—so wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. When you arrive, you'll find our greeting team at the entrance. Once inside, you'll see where you need to go. We have lots of coffee, so feel free to pour yourself a cup on your way into the sanctuary.
Services are a little over an hour. There is a time of music, a relevant message, and other elements which help us encounter the love of God. We have bibles available underneath our chairs, so please take and use as you need—and you can even take it home with you. Have any questions at any point? Anyone wearing a blue Fellowship polo is available to help.
No matter what your past has been or where you are in life, we believe everyone has a powerful story. We don't have a dress code—so wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. When you arrive, you'll find our greeting team at the entrance. Once inside, you'll see where you need to go. We have lots of coffee, so feel free to pour yourself a cup on your way into the sanctuary.
Services are a little over an hour. There is a time of music, a relevant message, and other elements which help us encounter the love of God. We have bibles available underneath our chairs, so please take and use as you need—and you can even take it home with you. Have any questions at any point? Anyone wearing a blue Fellowship polo is available to help.
for the children.
From the moment you pull into the family parking area, you'll find an optional wagon ride available for your kids to take them to the children's check-in area. On your first visit, plan a few extra minutes to register your child.
We have a team of trained and background-checked volunteers who provide learning opportunities for children birth through 5th grade during the morning service. Have any questions at any point? Anyone wearing a green Fellowship polo is available to help.
From the moment you pull into the family parking area, you'll find an optional wagon ride available for your kids to take them to the children's check-in area. On your first visit, plan a few extra minutes to register your child.
We have a team of trained and background-checked volunteers who provide learning opportunities for children birth through 5th grade during the morning service. Have any questions at any point? Anyone wearing a green Fellowship polo is available to help.
next steps
fill out a connection card.
In the service, fill out a connection card (found inside the bulletin) and put it in the offering bucket when it is passed.
In the service, fill out a connection card (found inside the bulletin) and put it in the offering bucket when it is passed.
connect with others.
We have community groups available for you to deepen your relationship with God and others within the church.
We have community groups available for you to deepen your relationship with God and others within the church.
discover ways to serve.
We would love to help you find ways to get involved. We have many opportunities available.
We would love to help you find ways to get involved. We have many opportunities available.
explore what following jesus means.
We would love to have conversations about what a relationship with Jesus is all about.
We would love to have conversations about what a relationship with Jesus is all about.
what we believe
the bible.
We believe the bible is God’s word given by divine inspiration, the record of God’s revelation of himself to humanity (II Timothy 3:16).
god.
We believe in the one living and true God, perfect in wisdom, sovereignty, holiness, justice, mercy, and love (I timothy 1:17; Psalm 86:15; Deuteronomy 32:3-4). He exists eternally in three coequal persons who act together in creation, providence, and redemption (Genesis 1:26; I Peter 1:2; Hebrews 1:1-3).
salvation.
We believe salvation is redemption by Christ of the whole person from sin and death (II Timothy 1:9-10; I Thessalonians 5:23).
the church.
We believe the Church is the body of which Christ is the head and all who believe in him are members. (Ephesians 1:22-23; Romans 12:4-5).
We believe the bible is God’s word given by divine inspiration, the record of God’s revelation of himself to humanity (II Timothy 3:16).
god.
We believe in the one living and true God, perfect in wisdom, sovereignty, holiness, justice, mercy, and love (I timothy 1:17; Psalm 86:15; Deuteronomy 32:3-4). He exists eternally in three coequal persons who act together in creation, providence, and redemption (Genesis 1:26; I Peter 1:2; Hebrews 1:1-3).
salvation.
We believe salvation is redemption by Christ of the whole person from sin and death (II Timothy 1:9-10; I Thessalonians 5:23).
the church.
We believe the Church is the body of which Christ is the head and all who believe in him are members. (Ephesians 1:22-23; Romans 12:4-5).
our team
robert wendt
lead pastor || robert@fellowshipchapel.net
Robert has been changed by the love of Jesus, and desires to share this life-changing love with everyone around him. He has a deep passion for the local church and believes God desires to spread his great love through a church's presence in the community. Before coming to Fellowship, Robert served as the director of student ministries at another local church for four years.
He received his Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. A graduate of Utica High School, Robert has a deep love for the metro Detroit area. While he enjoyed the formation God put him through outside of Michigan, he is excited to be here in his home state.
Robert believes everyone has a unique and powerful story. He is always open to hearing about what God is doing in the life of people around him. You can always reach out to him for a cup of coffee and a discussion on just about anything. When he isn't in a church or coffee shop, you will find Robert spending time with his family (wife Jessica and son Jacob). Jessica really enjoys running, so Robert has learned to love running out of a love for his wife.
lead pastor || robert@fellowshipchapel.net
Robert has been changed by the love of Jesus, and desires to share this life-changing love with everyone around him. He has a deep passion for the local church and believes God desires to spread his great love through a church's presence in the community. Before coming to Fellowship, Robert served as the director of student ministries at another local church for four years.
He received his Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. A graduate of Utica High School, Robert has a deep love for the metro Detroit area. While he enjoyed the formation God put him through outside of Michigan, he is excited to be here in his home state.
Robert believes everyone has a unique and powerful story. He is always open to hearing about what God is doing in the life of people around him. You can always reach out to him for a cup of coffee and a discussion on just about anything. When he isn't in a church or coffee shop, you will find Robert spending time with his family (wife Jessica and son Jacob). Jessica really enjoys running, so Robert has learned to love running out of a love for his wife.
julie kausch
children ministry director || julie@fellowshipchapel.net
Julie loves God and she loves children. While still in high school, a leader in the church saw potential in Julie and mentored her to be a teacher for the elementary kids during the worship service, and that ignited a passion for children’s ministry.
She was born and raised in the Muskegon area and moved to the Detroit area for an engineering job at Saturn after college. Before coming on staff at Fellowship, Julie spent time volunteering with the parenting program at Beaumont as a field leader for MOPS International and as a coach for FIRST Robotics. She is married to Jeff and they have four boys. You will often find Julie running, hiking, or at Starbucks.
children ministry director || julie@fellowshipchapel.net
Julie loves God and she loves children. While still in high school, a leader in the church saw potential in Julie and mentored her to be a teacher for the elementary kids during the worship service, and that ignited a passion for children’s ministry.
She was born and raised in the Muskegon area and moved to the Detroit area for an engineering job at Saturn after college. Before coming on staff at Fellowship, Julie spent time volunteering with the parenting program at Beaumont as a field leader for MOPS International and as a coach for FIRST Robotics. She is married to Jeff and they have four boys. You will often find Julie running, hiking, or at Starbucks.
nate raese
worship arts director || nate@fellowshipchapel.net
Nate was born and raised in the Detroit area. Trusting in Christ at a young age, he truly discovered what it meant to follow Jesus in middle school. It was also around this time he discovered he loved leading people in worship by helping lead chapels at his middle school. After continuing to develop spiritually and musically at Macomb Christian Schools in high school, he moved to Louisville to pursue a Worship & Pastoral Studies degree at Boyce College, which he is currently in the process of finishing up online.
Nate loves writing, recording, and producing music. Helping to instill a creative atmosphere of originality and vulnerability within Fellowship Worship is one of his favorite parts of his position. He produces for and plays in a band called Dash Avenue, and he also sings and plays various instruments including keys, acoustic guitar, and percussion. But even more than music, Nate has a passion for people—whether it's in a worship service or hanging out with his friends. If nate's not at church or writing a song, he might be at Starbucks (most likely), at Guitar Center, or researching the next place he wants to travel in the world.
worship arts director || nate@fellowshipchapel.net
Nate was born and raised in the Detroit area. Trusting in Christ at a young age, he truly discovered what it meant to follow Jesus in middle school. It was also around this time he discovered he loved leading people in worship by helping lead chapels at his middle school. After continuing to develop spiritually and musically at Macomb Christian Schools in high school, he moved to Louisville to pursue a Worship & Pastoral Studies degree at Boyce College, which he is currently in the process of finishing up online.
Nate loves writing, recording, and producing music. Helping to instill a creative atmosphere of originality and vulnerability within Fellowship Worship is one of his favorite parts of his position. He produces for and plays in a band called Dash Avenue, and he also sings and plays various instruments including keys, acoustic guitar, and percussion. But even more than music, Nate has a passion for people—whether it's in a worship service or hanging out with his friends. If nate's not at church or writing a song, he might be at Starbucks (most likely), at Guitar Center, or researching the next place he wants to travel in the world.
roger santini
student ministries director || roger@fellowshipchapel.net
Roger loves being involved in the passionate service and dynamic growth that young people are capable of. He was called from the career path of computer animation to that of youth ministry during his college years as God worked on his heart and sense of purpose. He grew up in the Macomb area and graduated from Rochester College with a degree in Youth & Ministry. He also had three years of experience in the field of youth ministry before coming to Fellowship.
In his free time, Roger can be found enjoying solitary time with a good video game, book, or movie. When it's social time, he can be found hitting the town or park with friends and family accompanied with some good food or group activity. He loves hearing a powerful story, profound thought, or contagious laugh. His favorite TV shows are superhero-themed, and his favorite foods usually involves some form of red meat.
student ministries director || roger@fellowshipchapel.net
Roger loves being involved in the passionate service and dynamic growth that young people are capable of. He was called from the career path of computer animation to that of youth ministry during his college years as God worked on his heart and sense of purpose. He grew up in the Macomb area and graduated from Rochester College with a degree in Youth & Ministry. He also had three years of experience in the field of youth ministry before coming to Fellowship.
In his free time, Roger can be found enjoying solitary time with a good video game, book, or movie. When it's social time, he can be found hitting the town or park with friends and family accompanied with some good food or group activity. He loves hearing a powerful story, profound thought, or contagious laugh. His favorite TV shows are superhero-themed, and his favorite foods usually involves some form of red meat.