(I think I read that his dad is a judge in Michigan,not sure if he grew up in GR but he was there for several years as a pastor,& gained notoriety for doubting hell....apparently now lives in LagunaBeach)
"...After the initial battle over "Love Wins" died
down, Bell seemed to disappear from the public
eye. He left his Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand
Rapids and headed out to California to work on TV
projects..."
http://www.kansascity.com/living/religion/article5052939.html