Rosemont Baptist Leadership
Rosemont Baptist is governed ultimately by the Lord Jesus Christ but we understand that the Lord placed leadership in each local body of believers. We are led by our Elder Council. The Elder Council governs the administration and pastoral aspects of the church while the ministerial need of the church is seen to by our deacon body. While being led by the elders and ministered to by the deacons, final authority is vested in the body of believers who make up the membership of Rosemont Baptist.
Rolland Kenneson
Senior Pastor
Place of Birth: Anaheim, California but grew up in southeast Kansas
Family: Married to Rhonda Kenneson on leap day in 1992. They have one daughter Jessica who is married to Joshua.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management from Colorado Christian University. Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
What are some of your favorite quotes?
"Preach not calmly and quietly as though you were asleep, but preach with fire and pathos and passion." - C.H. Spurgeon
"Because I did not understand the work of the Spirit, I did not realize the powerlessness of human eloquence." - George Muller
Who are some of your favorite authors?
Books on preaching & communication by almost anyone, Karen Hancock (Christian sci-fi), Timothy Zhan (sci-fi)
What is your Life Bible Verse?
2 Timothy 2:2 "And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."
What are you happiest doing, when you are not working?
Spending time with my wife, wood-turning, leather working & fishing.
Chris DeJong
Family Minister/Elder
Place of Birth: Grand Junction, Colorado
Family: Married to Catie DeJong on August 4, 2006. They have four children: Madalyn, William, Joshua, and Charlotte.
What are some of your favorite quotes?
"You are a steward of every moment, of every talent, of every gift, of every resource that God has given you. Choose wisely what you do today!" - Paul Washer
"Resolved, that I will live so, as I shall wish I had done when I come to die." - Jonathan Edwards
Who are some of your favorite authors?
John MacArthur, John Piper, Paul Washer
What is your Life Bible Verse?
Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
What are you happiest doing, when you are not working?
Family time, shooting, hunting, hiking, fishing
Wade Kallsen
Music Director
Place of Birth: Denver, CO
Family: Married to Andrea Kallsen in December 2009.
Education: Studied Theology and Philosophy at Moody Bible Institute, and Gateway Seminary.
What are some of your favorite quotes?
Success is sequential not simultaneous.
Vice or Virtue: Both are habits.
We see challenges as obstacles or opportunities.
We make time, or we make excuses.
Who are some of your favorite authors?
Bryan Tracy, C.S. Lewis
What is your favorite Bible Verse?
Romans 5:9-10.
What are you happiest doing, when you are not working?
Strength training.