doctrinal debate in the reformed church in america led some rca congregations like grace reformed church in lansing, illinois (pastor andy nearpass), the peace community church from frankfort, il (rev. dr. kurt kruger), crete reformed church in crete, il (pastor david smith), first reformed church in lansing, il (pastor ben kappers), mission dei church in new lenox, illinois (pastor paul vroom) and university reformed church in east lansing, michigan (pastor kevin deyoung) to join the pca as a conservative alternative.