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
Serving At Holland First Since: December 2016
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 Jason & Jennifer Elston
Children's Pastors | Media Director
Pastor Jason: jasone@hollandfirst.org
Pastor Jen: jennifere@hollandfirst.org
Children: Hannah, Selah & Ramiah
Serving At Holland First Since: September 2021
Anniversary: June 2nd
Birthdays
Pastor Jason: February 12 | Pastor Jennifer: November 13
Hannah: January 28 | Selah: November 4 | Ramiah: April 13
Favorite Scripture
Pastoral Jason:
"But those who wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” -Isaiah 40:31
Pastor Jennifer:
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God.” -Isaiah 61:1-2
Favorite Books
Pastor Jason:
“Spiritual Leadership” – J. Oswald Sanders | “Didn’t See It Coming” – Carey Niewhof | “Unoffendable” – Brant Hansen
Pastor Jennifer:
“Learning to Tell Myself the Truth” – William D. Backus
“Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free” – Nancy DeMoss
“Boundaries” – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Favorite Movies
Pastor Jason:
Wizard of Oz | Star Wars & Marvel Movies | Rocky Series
Pastor Jennifer:
Penny Serenade | Evan Almighty | White Christmas | War Room
I'm Passionate About
Pastor Jason:
I am passionate for the lost to know Jesus, and the believer to be discipled as Christ Followers. Love seeing children smile and discover God’s love & purpose for their lives! I love University of Michigan Football (Go Blue!), being in the kitchen cooking, hunting, fishing and training in the martial arts.
Pastor Jennifer:
I really enjoy evangelism and outreach to the community and having the opportunity to love on kids and see them reach their full potential in Christ. I also have a passion for ministering to women. My hobbies include scrapbooking, playing volleyball, organizing and cuddling up with my blanket and chai latte while reading a great book.
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
Serving 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.