Spirit Life Fellowship Church of the Open Bible
Meet the Pastor & Staff

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Senior Pastor
Pastor Eric & Helene Holdeman
 Rev. Eric Holdeman, is 46 years old. He has been married to his wife Helene for 25 years. Together they have one daughter, Melissa who is 23 years old. She was married to Kurtis Franzen June 2006. With dedication, Kurtis and Melissa are currently working in the ministry alongside Pastor Eric and Helene.

 In 1992 Pastor Eric followed the call of God on his life. He and his family moved to Denver Colorado to attend "Word to the World Bible College," under the leadership of Marilyn Hickey Ministries. After graduating Pastor Eric and his family moved back to the Illinois Suburbs.

 Pastor Eric became a licensed minister with Open Bible Standard Churches in 1997, and planted Firm Foundation Church in Roselle IL for Open Bible Standard Churches. He was Ordained in April of 2001.  Pastor Eric and Helene continued to serve in Christ's love for their Church and Community in Roselle until March of 2007, were he and his family were called by God to Pastor Spirit Life Fellowship Church of Open Bible. 



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Youth Pastor
Melissa & Kurtis Franzen

 Melissa & Kurtis, are our fearless Youth Pastor at our church. They have a passion and drive for young people. Like most youth directors they are wacky and goofy, but most of all they love the Lord with all their heart and love our teens. Melissa (23), graduated Bible College through the program INSTE Level 2, and is currently a licensed Pastor with Open Bible Standard Churches . Kurtis (21), is going to be finishing his last semester soon from INSTE Level 1, and is currently on the Church's worship team. He has been in youth and children's ministry all of his life, working alongside his dad and mom, Pastor Keith and Carol Franzen who are also Open Bible Pastors, in Rochelle IL. They are a couple that work together to build the Kingdom of God.




Worship Team
 Kurtis & Melissa Franzen, Eric Holdeman, Moriah Markwardt, Christine Brittion, Kim Beck, and Randy Mason

 
We are truly thankful for all the talents God has brought to us. God has gifted each individual in a special way. They are committed to the Church and to God with all their hearts. We love them and are happy they are here.


Our Elders

Bob Cosens, Cindy Hoover, Levi Markwardt and Kim Beck

We are very grateful to God for bringing these men and women to our Church family.  Each one of them and their families love the Lord with all their hearts and are devoted and committed to our congragation. They all bring unique gifts, talents and abilities to Church and God's love shines through them and their families.




PICTURE COMING SOON!

Children's Ministry
Kim Beck, Melissa Franzen, Cindy Hoover, Moriah Markwardt, Christine Brittion, Jeanette Nance.

Our Children's Ministry is only possible because of God and because of these women of God. They have a heart for our Children and a great love for the Lord. They each have a unique way of teaching and connecting with the children. They are truly a great blessing to our church and we thank God for them.


PICTURE COMING SOON!



Sound System & Video
Sam Cook & Steve Petersen
 These men have a God-given talent to be able to work in the sound booth. Sam is devoted to the church and makes sure he is there and able to help when we need him in the sound booth. Sam and Steve both love the Lord with all their hearts and has great passion for Christ.



Check us out on the local LTN Cable channel 7 at 9:00 A.M. Sunday Mornings!