PASTORAL & COUNSELING TEAM
Pastor Mike Houser
Lead Pastor
Wife: Amy (powerhouse4jesus@hotmail.com)
Children: Caleb (Brenna), Jake, Chloe
Serving At Holland First Since: December 2006
Birthdays:
Pastor Mike: May 15 | Amy: January 14
Caleb: December 3 | Jake: September 27
Chloe: December 1
Anniversary: December 29
Favorite Scripture:
"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14 "
Favorite Books:
The Blessed Life - Robert Morris
Crash the Chatterbox - Steven Furtick
Recovering Redemption - Matt Chandler
Christian Atheist - Craig Groeschel
Favorite Movies:
Facing The Giants and Rudy (if on Clear Play that is)
I'm Passionate About:
Developing fully devoted followers of Christ. Love my family and love my Reds, Buckeyes, and Bengals. Hey, I'm from Ohio!
Pastor Pete Benson
Youth Pastor
Wife: Debra Benson (deb.benson252@gmail.com)
Children: Peter, Arielle
Anniversary: July 2
Birthdays:
Pastor Pete: March 10 | Deb: March 14
Peter: October 28 | Arielle: May 13
Favorite Scripture:
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Favorite Books:
Bible - God
Circle Maker - Mark Batterson
The Art of Pacesetting Leadership - Dave Williams
Leadership Axioms - Bill Hybels
Favorite Movies:
Sandlot, Lord of the Rings (Not the Hobbit), Princess Bride, and 90's classics
I'm Passionate About:
Serving Jesus, sharing my faith, and being with my family. I love hunting, LOVE LOVE deep sea fishing, and the ocean. My family and I are very competitive and love any type of game where there is competition involved.
Pastors Mike & Christina Kelley
Associate Pastor & Children's Pastor
Pastor Mike: mikek@hollandfirst.org
Children: Michael and Elyssa
Serving At Holland First Since:
Pastor Mike: December 2006 | Pastor Christina: April 2013
Anniversary: March 21
Birthdays:
Pastor Mike: January 18 | Pastor Christina: April 15
Michael: May 22 | Elyssa: November 29
Favorite Scripture:
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:33-34
Favorite Books:
Pastor Mike:
Bible, 5 Love Languages, Total Money Makeover, Radical, EnteLeadership, Conform
Pastor Christina:
A Heart Like His - Beth Moore | Total Forgiveness - R.T. Kendall
Favorite Movies:
Pastor Mike:
Passion of the Christ, American Sniper, Gladiator, Braveheart, Blind Side
Pastor Christina:
Blind Side | Anne of Green Gables
All Little House and The Prairie shows!
I'm Passionate About:
Pastor Mike:
I am passionate about people and seeing them come to Christ. It is awesome to see how the Holy Spirit can change someone! When we encounter Jesus we are never the same! I also love cooking on the grill with the family, swimming, basketball, football, and learning from my elders.
Pastor Christina:
My passion is to see people experience God's love. To see his purpose in their lives. To encourage them to have a relationship with JESUS. I love to spend time with my kids and my husband. I enjoy spending time outside playing with my kids and doing DIY projects
Pastor Larry De Leon
Worship Pastor
Wife: Perla
Serving At Holland First Since: 2008-2015, 2019-Present
Anniversary: September 5
Birthdays:
Pastor Larry : 12/8/73
Perla : 11/5/72
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Books: The Bible
Favorite Movies: Hoosiers, Gladiator, Anything Spider Man
I'm Passionate About: worship, family, soccer
Pastor Rose Rodriguez
Women's Pastor
Husband: Michael
Children: Lydia
Serving At Holland First Since June 2012
Anniversary: October 24
Birthdays:
Pastor Rose : September 4 | Michael : August 11
Favorite Scripture:
“A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure.” Proverbs 16:9
Favorite Books:
“Jesus-Hearted Woman” Jodi Detrick
“Kingdom Woman” – Dr. Tony Evans & Chrystal Evans Hurst
“5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn't Quit” – Nicki Koziarz
Favorite Movies:
“Pride and Prejudice” ’95 AKA the good version!
“Sense and Sensibility”
I'm Passionate About:
I’m passionate about seeing women move toward their God-given purpose and identity. I believe every woman needs to receive encouragement, motivation and direction in her life. No matter what her past or her current circumstances, I see each woman as a beloved daughter of God, in whom He cares for deeply.
My hobbies include consignment shopping, hanging out with friends, watching cooking shows and reading.
Pastor Mario Romani
Renacer Holland Pastor
Wife: Laura
Children: Stephanie, Amy, and Matthew
Serving At Holland First Since July 2020
Anniversary: February 5
Birthdays:
Pastor Mario: October 10 | Laura: February 9
Stephanie: September 13 | Amy: May 4 | Matthew: April 17
Favorite Scripture:
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” - Joshua 1:9
Favorite Books:
“Las Doce Transgresiones”, Sergio Scataglini
Favorite Movies:
Braveheart
I'm Passionate About:
Passionate about missions and getting to know different cultures.
Love graphic design and soccer.
Dotti Caldwell
Licensed Counselor
Husband: Jay
Children:
Nate(Stephanie) , Christopher(Shauna), Emmah (Bobby), Jaime
Anniversary: August 23, 1987
We've been at Holland First since Spring 2013
Birthdays:
Jay- April 23 | Dotti- December 1
Nate- May 21 | Chris- July 12
Emmah- June 17 | Jaime- October 23
Favorite Verse:
Isaiah 50:4 this is more of a prayer, not that I've arrived.
"The Sovereign Lord has given me a well instructed tongue to know the word that sustains the weary. He awakens me morning by morning he awakens my ear to listen like one being instructed".
Favorite Books:
The Final Quest |The Broken Way | Captivated
Favorite movies:
Les Miserables | Shawshank Redemption
Parenthood |The Count of Monte Cristo
Home movies- when our children were young.
I'm passionate about:
*My Family
*Enjoying God
*Pursuing the upward call -a call UP and OUT of death into all that God has for us in Christ.
*Helping others Find and fulfill their God-designed purpose.
*I'm called to help prepare the bride for Christ's return.
*The Sunrise and Sunset.
*A cup of tea and a good book.