PASTORAL STAFF & SUPPORT TEAM

Pastor Mike Houser
Lead Pastor

Pastor Pete Benson
Youth Pastor

peteb@hollandfirst.org

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Wife: Debra Benson (deb.benson252@gmail.com)

Children: Peter, Arielle

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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 

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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

Pastor Jason: jasone@hollandfirst.org

Pastor Jen: jennifere@hollandfirst.org

Children: Hannah, Selah & Ramiah

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Serving At Holland First Since: September 2021

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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

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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

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Favorite Movies

Pastor Jason: 

Wizard of Oz | Star Wars & Marvel Movies | Rocky Series

Pastor Jennifer:

Penny Serenade | Evan Almighty | White Christmas | War Room

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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.

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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

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

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.

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.

Pastor Mario Romani
Renacer Holland Pastor

marioromani7@yahoo.com

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Wife: Laura

Children: Stephanie, Amy, and Matthew

Serving At Holland First Since: July 2020

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Anniversary: February 5

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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

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.

Jake Dimich
Media Director

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

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  - Lee Strobel | Wild at Heart - John Eldredge

Favorite Movies

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

I'm Passionate About

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

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