Pastor Derek Buikema loves the Lord Jesus Christ and delights in opening God’s Word through clear, expositional preaching. He is married to Aubrey, and together they are raising four wonderful children who continually remind them of God’s kindness and grace.
Derek counts it a privilege to serve within the Christian Reformed Church, the denomination that has shaped his faith and ministry. He has served as President of Synod and continues to encourage the wider church through his work as an Instructor with the Charles Simeon Trust—both in workshops and in the Chicago Course on Preaching. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Trinity Christian College and as a Contributor to The Gospel Coalition. When he’s not preaching or teaching, Derek enjoys performing improv comedy at Westside Improv Studio. Whether in the pulpit, the classroom, or the community, his deepest joy is to see people transformed by the gospel and growing in love for Christ and His church.

Derek Buikema

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Pastor Peter Vos is the Associate Pastor at Orland Park CRC and is responsible for leading the youth ministries, preaching, and discipling young adults at OPCRC. Peter grew up in Orland Park as a member of OPCRC and graduated from Trinity Christian College and Westminster Seminary California. He is married to his lovely wife Jessica since 2020 and they have one son. Peter has a deep love for God’s Word and a genuine appreciation for the Reformed confessions, by which he has the privilege of knowing Christ and making Christ known. He also enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and watching sports any chance he gets.

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Judy Kamp is the Education Coordinator at OPCRC. Her responsibilities include coordinating the Sunday school program and overseeing children’s church, nursery, adult education, GEMS, Cadets, and the church library. Judy is originally from New Jersey and studied elementary physical education at Calvin College. She and her husband, Bob, have been members at OPCRC since 1987. Previous to taking her position at OPCRC, Judy was a stay-at-home mom to their four children, Matt, Joel, Emily, and Leah. During those years she was active in many volunteer roles, including coach, aerobics instructor, GEMS coordinator, Story Hour director, Sunday school teacher, VBS volunteer, and Children's Church. She also has her own part-time business as a Juice Plus sales coordinator and health coach. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing piano, reading, exercising, and cooking healthy.

Judy Kamp

Education Coordinator

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Dori Summers is the Office Manager at Orland Park Church. Dori grew up in Palos Heights and attended MacCormac College in Chicago where she received an Associate’s Degree.  She and her husband, Steve, have been members at OPCRC since 2000.  Throughout those years, she has served as a GEMS counselor, Moppets leader, VBS core committee, WOW teacher and small group leader.  Prior to taking her position here at Orland, Dori was a stay-at-home mom to their three children, Simon, Stacy and Seth.  She enjoys being with her family, playing card games, riding her bike and baking.

Dori Summers

Office Manager

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Denise Vander Plaats is the Communications Coordinator at OPCRC. She is responsible for church communications both within and outside the church. She sends out the weekly news emails, creates graphics for Sunday services and church ministries, prepares the weekly bulletin, and supports our church leadership and ministry leaders in their communication/publication needs. She is also responsible for updating and maintaining the church website. Denise grew up in Palos Heights and attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, where she received a bachelors degree in fine art and English. At OPCRC, she has volunteered as a GEMS counselor, on the committee for Vacation Bible School, and currently serves on the mission committee, the welcome committee, and the praise team. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing volleyball, baking, hanging out with family, and binge watching things on tv. Denise and her husband, Dan, have two children, Ben and Emma.

Denise Vander Plaats

Communications Coordinator

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Jenna Bulthuis is the Youth Ministries Coordinator at Orland Park CRC where she supports the administrative tasks and coordination of Orland Park Church’s middle school and high school youth program. Jenna grew up in Kansas City and moved to downtown Chicago in 2019. She has spent the last four years in the financial services industry at various companies where she was responsible for analyzing financial data, building performance reports, and communicating with investors. Jenna was called to join OPCRC in 2022 after meeting her husband, Corey, and moving closer to the Orland Park area. Outside of church, she co-leads a women’s small group, enjoys working on DIY house projects, and hangs out with her two dogs in her spare time.  

Jenna Bulthuis

Youth Ministries Coordinator

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Bob Kamp is the head custodian at OPCRC. His responsibilities include building maintenance, set-ups/take-downs, and lawn care. Bob grew up in Oak Lawn, IL, and attended Trinity Christian College for two years and graduated from Calvin College with a teaching degree. After marrying his wife, Judy, in 1985, they lived in Miami and taught at Westminster Christian School for two years. From there, Bob was a framing carpenter for 34 years building single-family homes. Bob has been involved at OPCRC as a deacon, administrative elder, and shepherding elder. He also taught Sunday School for several years. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports with his sons, and playing an occasional round of golf. Oh, and eating his wife's healthy cooking.

Bob Kamp

Head Custodian

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Carol Vroom serves Orland Park Christian Reformed Church as Adult Choir Director. Carol has a passion for singing and making music to the LORD. Carol is married to Jim. They are blessed with two children and two grandchildren.

Carol Vroom

Adult Choir Director

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