LEADING WITH COMPASSION FIRST
MEET OUR TEAM
KIRT HERBERT
LEAD PASTOR
Kirt Herbert grew up in Jamaica with a deep love for hip hop and a passion for inspiring young people to follow Jesus. He enjoys the vibrant, creative energy of The EDGE community and is devoted to living out his faith alongside his wife, Tisa, and their two children.
TISA HERBERT
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Tisa Herbert is from Indianapolis with a passion for activating leaders to build God’s kingdom. A spoken word artist committed to youth development, social justice, and church planting, Tisa values the EDGE community for its family-like support and freedom of expression in worship.
CHERIE PACYNSKI
HOSPITALITY & ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Cherie Pecynski was born & raised in Grand Rapids, MI. Motivated by Psalm 46, she enjoys creating intentional environments at the EDGE for new relationships to flourish. She loves seeing youth from many different backgrounds embraced as family.
CHARLES "TVNK"
BROADWAY
WORSHIP ARTS DIRECTOR
Charles "Tvnk" Broadway is a Christian Hip Hop artist and videographer from Grand Rapids, MI, dedicated to inspiring holistic transformations in Christ. Passionate about inclusive creativity, Charles loves that The EDGE embraces all backgrounds and infuses hip hop into worship.
CASS BURGIN
TECH DIRECTOR/
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Cass Burgin is a Minneapolis-born hip hop producer passionate about impacting youth and young adults through music and spirituality. As Tech Director and Executive Assistant at The EDGE, Cass embraces the family atmosphere, where hip hop and faith intersect to create a purpose-driven way to serve.
CHRISTINA CAREY
SCHOOLS OF HOPE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Christina Carey is the Program Director for Schools of Hope and a full-time missionary sent from The Edge Church. A devoted mother and grandmother, she finds joy in helping others discover their identity and purpose in Christ, inspired by Jeremiah 29:11.
FAQs
We believe in unity in essential beliefs and liberty in non-essential beliefs.
God of the Bible God is the creator and ruler of the universe, embodying holiness, love, limitless power, wisdom, and goodness. He has eternally existed as three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—co-equal and united as one God. (Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14)
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He is fully God and fully human, lived a sinless life, and offered himself on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for sin, reconciling humanity to God. He rose from the dead, demonstrating victory over sin and death, ascended to heaven, and intercedes for us at the Father’s right hand until He returns to judge all humanity. (Matthew 1:21,23; Mark 10:45; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 5:20)
Salvation
Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Through His death, Christ provided the perfect sacrifice for sin. We are saved by trusting in Christ and turning from our self-directed lives. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ by faith. (Romans 6:23; John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Titus 3:4-7)
Sin
We believe all people are born with a sin nature, which separates us from God, leading to spiritual, physical, and eternal death. Sin encompasses thoughts and actions contrary to God’s commandments and nature. (Romans 3:23; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Colossians 3:5)
Heaven and Hell Every soul is created to live forever, either separated from God by sin or united with Him through salvation. Heaven is the eternal kingdom Christ has prepared, while hell is a place of eternal punishment for those who reject the gospel. (Mark 9:43; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; John 14:2-4; Revelation 7:13-17)
Authority of the Bible The 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are God’s supreme Word, written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible uniquely and infallibly reveals God’s plan and how to live it out. Our beliefs, practices, and mission are grounded in its teachings. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 John 2:3-7; Psalm 119:105)
Hip-hop is not merely a passing trend defined by a song or dance; it’s a subculture with a 50-year history that influences people across all backgrounds—from professionals to street hustlers. While we may not always understand or agree with it, hip-hop shapes our world, yet we risk losing this generation to the culture’s negative aspects. So, why not embrace hip-hop in the Church? Although reaching this culture may challenge church traditions, the Apostle Paul encourages Christians to take extraordinary measures to reach everyone for God’s Kingdom, including those in hip-hop. We believe that it takes all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of people. At The Edge, we’ve designed our ministry to welcome everyone, especially those within the hip-hop community. Our goal is to bring them in, nurture their growth, and empower them to reach others like them. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:22: “To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.”
Our service typically lasts one hour and thirty minutes.
Nope! Dress comfortably and be yourself. (Pants are good...so are shirts)
Yes! E-Kids is a safe, fun environment where kids can grow in their faith.
Our service starts at 6:30pm every Saturday, but you're welcome to come a little early to enjoy snacks and conversation!
We recently moved to 3746 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 - (Buck Creek Community Church's building)
Yes! There is a bus stop on the right, southbound on the corner of Byron Center Ave and 38th Street. See link for bus schedule https://www.ridetherapid.org/ride/routes/3
E-kids (birth - 5th grade) | 6:30-8pm on Saturdays weekly
Schools of Hope | 3:30-6pm Monday-Thursday weekly
1st graders inside participating schools
2nd-3rd after school literacy intervention
*1st Semester runs mid Oct-mid Dec; 2nd Semester runs January-mid May
Urban Arts Program (middle & high school)
*Launching January 2025!!!
Baptism is an outward commitment and celebration of an inward change in a person’s heart. The Edge believes baptism is important in a person's faith journey because Jesus himself was baptized and also told his followers to be baptized. The first step in the baptism process is to complete the form below so that a leader can follow up with you!