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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, Diane Duis, Al Schaeller 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, Kim Beck
We are very grateful to God for bringing these men 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 congregation. They all bring unique gifts, talents,
and abilities to our church and God's love shines through them and their families.
PICTURE COMING SOON!
Children's Director:
Brenda Schaeller We
are excited to have Brenda and her family be apart of our church. She has years of experience and loves kids. She is going
to truly be a wonderful asset to our children's department.
PICTURE COMING SOON!
Children's Ministry Kim Beck, Melissa Franzen, Cindy Hoover,
Moriah Markwardt, Krista Schaeller, Christine Brittion, Jeanette Nance, Brenda Schaeller. 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 & Brett Schaeller
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. He loves the Lord with all his heart and has great passion for
Christ. Brett, he just knows everything about computers and is such a great help to us!
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