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PASTORAL STAFF & SUPPORT TEAM

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Pastor Mike Houser
Lead Pastor

mikeh@hollandfirst.org

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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

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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)

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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!

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Pastors Chett & Tina Fader
Next Gen Pastors

Pastor Chett: chettf@hollandfirst.org

Pastor Tina: tinaf@hollandfirst.org

 

Children: Gwenyth, Megan, Morgan, Annah, Adam, Amelia

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Serving At Holland First Since: December 2025

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Anniversary: May 1

 

Birthdays

Pastor Chett: December 11 | Pastor Tina: November 28 | Gwenyth: Jan. 26

Megan: Nov. 13 | Morgan: Sep. 6 | Annah: Oct. 26 | Adam: Aug. 21

Amelia: June 15

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Favorite Scripture

Pastoral Chett: Ephesians 1:17-22

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"To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Colossians 1:27

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"Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They shall fear the LORD and His goodness in the latter days." Hosea 3:5

 

Pastor Tina: Colossians chapters 1 & 2 | John 15:1-17

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"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you." Joshua 1:9

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Favorite Books

Pastor Chett: Romancing the Divine - Don Nori | Financial Revolution series - Gary Keesee | Fire & Fragrance - Andy Byrd & Sean Feucht

 

Pastor Tina: Romancing the Divine - Don Nori | Love After Marriage - Barry & Lori Byrne

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Favorite Movies

Pastor Chett: Braveheart | Mission Impossible series | Back to the Future

Croods

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Pastor Tina: Father of the Bride 1 & 2 | Mission Impossible series

Christmas movies

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I'm Passionate About

Pastor Chett: The Presence of God & pursuing His heart for the Next Generation to see them apprehend what Jesus paid for on the Cross!!!

My wife & kids, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

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Pastor Tina: Spending time with husband and kids, every stage of motherhood, the unity of marriage, calling children and young women into their identity in Christ, cooking with my kids, family traditions.

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Mikaeala Morrison
H1 Kids Ministry Director

mikaelam@hollandfirst.org

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Spouse: Matt Morrison

Children: Kayla, Zoey, Emma

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Serving At Holland First SinceJune 2024

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Wedding Anniversary: August 20

 

Birthdays

Mikaela: July 23  | Matt: March 9

Kayla: November 10 | Zoey: June 9 | Emma: May 24

 

Favorite Scripture

"Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in you.”  -Psalm 56:3

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Favorite Books

“Spiritual Leadership” – J. Oswald Sanders | “The Circlemaker” – Mark Batterson  |  "One Thousand Gifts: - Ann Voskamp

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Favorite Movies

"Might Joe Young" | "Story Keepers" | "Miss Congeniality Series"

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I'm Passionate About

Love seeing children smile and discover God’s love & purpose for their lives!

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Pastor Larry De Leon
Worship Pastor

larryd@hollandfirst.org

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Wife: Perla

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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

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I'm Passionate About

Worship, Family, Soccer

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Pastor Rose Rodriguez
Women's Pastor

roser@hollandfirst.org

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Husband: Michael

Children: Lydia

 

Serving At Holland First Since: June 2012

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Anniversary: October 24

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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.

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Pastor Jake Dimich
Admin. & Technology Pastor

jaked@hollandfirst.org

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Wife: Esther

 

Serving At Holland First Since: 2017

Attending Since: 2017

Joined Staff: June 2022

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Anniversary: September 8, 2007

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Birthdays

Jake: April 19 | Esther: October 24

 

Favorite Scripture

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Psalm 27  &  Romans 5:1-2

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"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of glory of God." Romans 5:1-2

 

Favorite Books

The Case for Christ | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 

 

Favorite Movies

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy | Nacho Libre | Batman v Superman

 

I'm Passionate About

My wife, worship leading, fitness, tech stuff, creating fun and uplifting media content & art for friends and family.

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Pastor Bob Fuller
Pastor Emeritus

pastorbob2@sbcglobal.net

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Wife: Pam

Children: Michael, Sarah, Daniel, and Beth

 

Serving At Holland First Since: 2020

Attending Since: December 2018

Joined Staff: September 2022

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Anniversary: May 2, 1970

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Birthdays

Pastor Bob: October 23 | Pam: November 21

 

Favorite Scripture

Joshua 1:8  &  2 Timothy 3:16

 "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." Joshua 1:8

 

Favorite Books

God's Word, aka The Bible

 

Favorite Movies

Westerns, Mysteries, Law and Order stories

 

I'm Passionate About

Discipleship, God’s Word, Worship and God’s Presence. Family and my bride.

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Pastor Ken Stults
Pastoral Care

kstults@rtl.org

 

Wife: Sharon 

 

ChildrenJennifer

 

Anniversary: June 11

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Serving at Holland First Since: Spring 2023

 

Birthdays

Pastor Ken: November 8 | Sharon: June 10

 

Favorite Scripture 

"Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping."

Acts 4:18a NLT

 

Favorite Books

Christian Apologetics | Canoeing the Mountains: Leadership in

Uncharted Territory | The Ideal Team Player | Discipleshift

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Favorite Movies

The Patriot | The Muppet Christmas Carol

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I'm Passionate About

Teaching the Bible so that people experience God in a life-changing way. I also love to see people come to Christ and become disciples. 

My favorite thing is to spend time with my family, especially when camping together somewhere near Lake Michigan.

I am privileged to work with Right to Life of Michigan as Faith Outreach Coordinator where I encourage pastors and churches to be or become a voice for the voiceless. 

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Dotti Caldwell
Licensed Counselor

dottic@hollandfirst.org

 

Husband: Jay 

 

Children

Nate(Stephanie) , Christopher(Shauna), Emmah (Bobby), Jaime

 

Anniversary: August 23, 1987

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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

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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.

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