Who We Are
Cloverdale URC seeks to fulfill its mission by:
- Preaching and teaching the Word of God in a faithful, evangelical, doctrinal, practical, and experiential way.
- Engaging in corporate worship that is God-centered, Christ-focused, Spirit-dependent, Word-based, and heartfelt.
- Living in a community that loves and cares for one another by intentionally entering into the joys, hurts, brokenness, and concerns of one another.
- Providing loving, personal care for each member of the church family.
- Using our Spirit-given gifts for the edification, service, and strengthening of others.
- Offering educational programs that instruct, nurture, and disciple all ages.
- Advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ in the local community and the world by personal involvement and through partnering with other missionaries and organizations.
- Serving the congregation and community through ministries of mercy.
- Seeking God’s direction through prayer and the Bible, in dependence on the Holy Spirit.
What We Believe
We are a Christian Church that believes the truths of the universal creeds of the church: We are a Protestant Church that affirms the five solas of the 16th century Protestant Reformation:
- Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone) – The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, and sufficient Word and the only infallible rule and ultimate authority for the church (Matt. 4:4; 2 Tim. 3:16).
- Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) – Our salvation rests solely on the work of God’s grace alone and not on our work in any way (Rom. 2:4; Eph. 2:8-10).
- Sola Fide (Faith Alone) – Justification is by faith alone and this faith is a gift of God. By God’s free grace, the righteousness of Jesus Christ is imputed to us through the instrument of faith. Christ’s work is the sole ground of our acceptance by God, and the only means by which our sins are pardoned (Rom. 5:1; Gal. 2:16).
- Solus Christus (Christ Alone) – Jesus Christ is the only mediator and it is through his person and work alone by which we can experience salvation (John 14:6).
- Soli Deo Gloria (To the Glory of God Alone) – Since salvation is all of God and has been accomplished by Him, to God alone belongs all the glory (Col. 3:17).
About Pastor Russ
Rev. Russell Herman has been the Pastor at Cloverdale United Reformed Church since August 2014. Russell was born in O’Neill, Nebraska and from age three on, grew up in Coon Rapids, Iowa. He earned degrees from Northwestern College (B.A. – majors in social studies & mathematics), Dordt College (M.Ed.), and Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (M.Div.).
Prior to serving at Cloverdale, Russell was a high school social studies and math teacher for fourteen years in Orange City, Iowa. Russell is married to his college sweetheart, Laura and they have five children and one grandchild. When not engaged in the life and ministry of Cloverdale, Russell also enjoys walks with his wife, reading, playing games with friends and family, running, hiking, and many additional outdoor activities.
Pastor Russ joins a group of pastors from around the Treasure Valley on Gospel For Life, a scripture-centered radio program broadcasting weekdays at 8 am on 94.1 The Voice.
Prior to serving at Cloverdale, Russell was a high school social studies and math teacher for fourteen years in Orange City, Iowa. Russell is married to his college sweetheart, Laura and they have five children and one grandchild. When not engaged in the life and ministry of Cloverdale, Russell also enjoys walks with his wife, reading, playing games with friends and family, running, hiking, and many additional outdoor activities.
Pastor Russ joins a group of pastors from around the Treasure Valley on Gospel For Life, a scripture-centered radio program broadcasting weekdays at 8 am on 94.1 The Voice.