Rev. Nymeyer became our Senior Pastor in May 2017. He has a deep love and appreciation for the truths of the Reformed faith, and considers it an honor and joy to preach and teach the glorious message of the gospel. Rev. Nymeyer’s prayer is that God will bring glory to himself by growing the church both spiritually and numerically.
Publications:
- Faith of Our Fathers: Studies in the Belgic Confession (Life in Christ Catechism Curriculum Series). Co-authored with Al Bezuyen. Published by First United Reformed Church, Chino, CA. Distributed by Reformed Fellowship, Inc., Grandville, MI, 2011.
- "Surviving Tuesday Night: The Rules and Order of a Meeting." In Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons, edited by Michael Brown, 189-98. Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, Inc., 2007.
- "How to Serve on a Pastoral Search Committee." In Faithful and Fruitful: Essays for Elders and Deacons, edited by William Boekestein and Steven Swets, 221-30. Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, Inc., 2019.
Dr. Scheuers serves as a teacher of all ages, youth and young adult group leader, and pastoral counselor. He also preaches God’s word and leads worship regularly. Dr. Scheuers cherishes the communion of the saints, enjoys welcoming visitors to First Chino, and rejoices as God’s people hear, understand, believe, and confess the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Publications:
- Consciences and the Reformation: Scruples over Oaths and Confessions in the Era of Calvin and his Contemporaries. New York: Oxford University Press, 2023.
- “Dual Citizenship, Dual Ethic? Evaluating the Two Kingdoms Perspective on the Christian in Culture.” In Kingdoms Apart: Engaging the Two Kingdoms Perspective, edited by Ryan C. McIlhenny, 125–53. Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2012.
Rev. Scheuers is our Pastor Emeritus, who retired in 2017 after serving as Senior Pastor for nearly 24 years. We recognize and give thanks for Rev. Scheuers' faithful service as he shepherded and served with honor, integrity, and wisdom during several decades of congregational change. Even in his retirement, Rev. Scheuers' writings, federational leadership, and humble example continue to bless Christ's church both locally and abroad.
The Epitome of Servant Leadership
Publications:
- Christ's Living Church: A Journey from Then to Now (Life in Christ Catechism Curriculum Series). Published by First United Reformed Church, Chino, CA. Distributed by Reformed Fellowship, Inc., Grandville, MI, 2011.
- The Doctrines of Grace: Pillars of the Reformed Faith (Life in Christ Catechism Curriculum Series). Co-authored with John A. Bouwers. Published by First United Reformed Church, Chino, CA. Distributed by Reformed Fellowship, Inc., Grandville, MI, 2011.
- "Navigating the Broader Assemblies: Serving at Classis and Synod." In Faithful and Fruitful: Essays for Elders and Deacons, edited by William Boekestein and Steven Swets, 207-19. Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, Inc., 2019.