OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Thank you all so much for your grace as we walk through this season of transition. Please be at peace knowing nothing has changed. We are the same Potter's House that we have always been. Our passion is Jesus and we are open to whatever He wants to do! 

Praise God that He has given us a great team that has taken over the responsibilities to move us forward. Pastor Fred and Denise Cantu, Pastor Jody and Danielle Bass and Pastors Jason and Amanda Armstrong are the leadership team that have stepped in for this season. Each of these leaders will continue to do what they've been doing; they have just added a few more responsibilities. Pastor Fred and Pastor Jody will be the primary speakers in this season while Jason and Amanda will focus on the care of the congregation. 

  • Pastor Fred Cantu circleemail 

    Pastor Fred Cantu Jr., is the Associate Pastor for the Potters House Family Worship Center. Pastor Fred oversees Wednesday Night Discipleship training (Basic Training) as well as Connection Center Teams, Alter Team, Prophetic as well as Cafe Team. Pastor Fred will be one of the main speakers on Sunday mornings during this interim season of our Pastor Transition. Pastor Fred has a desire to see individuals grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ by offering courses that sets a firm foundation for them to build their life on through the Word of God. Fred is married to Denise and have eight children, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild.


    When not working at the Church you can find Pastor Fred serving his community on the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Reservation as the Fire Chief. Fred along with his wife enjoys ministering the Word of God at various places throughout the United States and Canada.  

  • Pastor Jody Bass circleemail 

    Pastor Jody Bass serves as the Worship Leader for The Potter’s House Family Worship Center. Jody has a pure heart of worship. He desires to seek the Lord and bring Him glory through instrument and song. Pastor Jody loves to worship alongside the body and is open to whatever the Spirit wants to do. Pastor Jody will be one of the main speakers on Sunday mornings during this interim season of our Pastor Transition


    In his free time Jody loves to Frisbee Golf! Pastor Jody is married to Danielle Bass, our Director of Support Staff and Operations. Together they have three adult children. As a family they enjoy playing music, sports, camping and the outdoors. 


  • Ken and Amanda Surline  circleemail 


    Ken and Amanda Surline serve as the youth directors of The Potter’s House Family Worship Center. Their hearts are to create opportunities for the youth to experience quality discipleship and Christian friendships. Ken and Amanda provide Biblical teaching and Godly direction. They are the proud parents of 2 awesome boys. 


    Ken and Amanda love to spend time with their family. You can usually find them sitting on the sidelines watching their children play basketball, soccer, and football! In the summer you will find the Surline's parked on the beach, kayaking, or fishing. The whole family loves the outdoors!

  • Brindell Brown circleemail

    Brindell Brown serves as the Children's Ministry Director of The Potter’s House Family Worship Center. She is dedicated to deeply knowing Jesus and teaching children to do the same. Brindell's vision is for every child at the Potter’s House to build a vibrant relationship with God, learning to cultivate a life of prayer and worship. She is committed to discipling the children, helping them understand their true identity in Christ as sons and daughters of the Most High King.


    Brindell's initial passion was cosmetology, and she has a strong heart for marketplace ministry. Additionally, she is passionate about dance and pageantry. When music plays, she feels compelled to dance in a way that glorifies God.

  • Danielle Bass circleemail 

    Danielle is the Operations and Support Staff Director at The Potter’s House Family Worship Center. Danielle is the point person for all office business, financials, church communication, and operations of the building. Danielle is truly a ray of sunshine as people come to the church office. Her smile is contagious! Danielle is married to Worship Director Jody Bass and they are the proud parents of three adult children.


    Danielle loves being a mom and spending time with her family. She enjoys cooking, sitting by the water in the sunshine, and connecting with friends. 

  • Ken Surline circleemail 

    Ken serves as the Building & Grounds Supervisor for The Potter’s House Family Worship Center. His genuine care and oversite of the upkeep of the church interior as well as exterior is a blessing to all who come on the church campus. Ken and his wife Amanda are the proud parents of 2 awesome boys.


    Ken loves to spend time with his family. You can usually find them sitting on the sidelines watching their children play basketball, soccer, and football! In the summer you will find the Surline's parked on the beach, kayaking, or fishing. The whole family loves the outdoors!

  • Rachael Marie circleemail 

    Rachael serves as the Administrative Assistant for The Potter's House Family Worship Center. 

    Rachael's bubbly personality shines through when she answers the phone or greets you in person. Her love for Jesus is evident in all she does. 


    In her free time, Rachael can be found playing with her daughter and raising her in the way she should go. They enjoy reading, praying, and worshipping together. 

  • James Benson

    James serves as contracted custodial care for The Potter's House Family Worship Center. He takes pride in making sure the church is clean and ready for service. James is married to his beautiful bride Tennia, they have 4 adult daughters and 7 grandchildren. 


    In his free time James loves to travel and cook. You can find many of his culinary creations on social media. He also loves to drum on the worship team. 

The Potter's House Elders


  • Elder Fred and Denise Cantu

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  • Elder Thomas and Doris Esch

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  • Elder Joshua and Amanda Higbie

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  • Elder Jim and Karen Rathbun

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Founding Pastors


  • Apostles Ronald circleemail  and Carla Ives circleemail 

    Apostles Ron and Carla are the founding Pastors of The Potter’s House Family Worship Center. They began the church in the summer of 1986. Ron and Carla have transitioned from full time Pastors to full time Missions work with their organization called The Potter's House Global Network. They network with others to continue the compassionate ministry of Jesus Christ through Child Sponsorship, feeding programs and special projects


    You can still see Ron and Carla at church on Sundays but when not at the church or the mission field they can be found enjoying time with their kids and grandkids.