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, CA but grew up in southeast Kansas
Family: Married to Rhonda Kenneson on leap day in 1992. Have one daughter Jessica who is married to Joshua.
Education: Bachelor's degree of 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? 2Timothy 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.
John DeSario
Youth & Children's Pastor
Place of Birth: Fremont, OH
Family: Married to Debra since 2003, and have three kids in elementary school: Marshall, Lucille, Bowen.
Education: Bachelor's degree of Mathematics, Marshall University (Yeager Scholar with study at Oxford University); Master of Theology in Pastoral Leadership, Dallas Theological Seminary
Who are some of your favorite authors? John Piper, Tim Keller, C.S. Lewis, Brenna Manning, David Platt.
What is your Life Bible Verse? 2 Corinthians 5:21 "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
What are you happiest doing, when you are not working? I enjoy driving off-road on 4x4 trails with my family and exploring the beauty of the Western Slope.
Wes Hartman
Elder, Worship Leader
Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
Family: Married to Sue, have two children and seven grand children.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Personnel Management.
What are some of your favorite quotes? “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” –Chuck Swindoll
“The only one who likes change is a wet bay” –Mark Twain
Who are some of your favorite authors? Brock & Brodie Thoene, Joel Rosenberg, Max Lucado, Watchman Nee, Chuck Swindoll
What is your Life Bible Verse? Colossians 1:18(b) “That in all things He might have the preeminence.”
What are you happiest doing, when you are not working? Woodworking, reading, hunting, fishing.
