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've 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 Jr., serves as the Discipleship and Service Support 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 two 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 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 Disc 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.
Pastors Jason and Amanda Armstrong recently stepped into the role of Congregational Care Pastors at The Potter’s House Family Worship Center. They are passionate about loving those around them and caring for the members of the local church body, working in tandem with the Potter’s House Care Team to coordinate and provide services for those in need. Jason and Amanda recognize that we all serve as the hands of Jesus and can all be an extension of His loving care to those around us in multiple ways. They are also active on the altar team, the worship team, and as youth group volunteers.
Outside the church they are still helping people as Jason serves as Service Coordinator for a local IT services company and Amanda visits nursing homes in Isabella and surrounding counties with her music ministry. When they’re not exploring the beauty of Michigan, they enjoy spending time at home with their 19-year-old cat, Samuel.
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
Brindell Brown serves as the Children's Ministry Pastor 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 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 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 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.
Elders
Elder Fred and Denise Cantu
Elder Thomas and Doris Esch
Elder Joshua and Amanda Higbie
Elder Jim and Karen Rathbun
Founding Pastors
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 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 find Ron and Carla at church on Sundays but when not at church or the mission field they can be found enjoying time their kids and grandkids.
SUNDAY MORNING:
10 AM | Worship Service
10 AM | Children's Church
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
6:30 PM | Redemption Life Service
6:30 PM | Discipleship Class
6:30 PM | Intercessory Prayer
6:30 PM | Children's Church
6:30 PM | Potter's House Youth Group
OFFICE HOURS: MON-THURS: 9 AM - 3 PM
Phone: (989) 772-5681 | Fax: (989) 772-8733 | Email: office@pottershousefwc.org