Joe (Kristi) Arnold
Senior Pastor
Pastor Joe joined us in August of 2020. Pastor Joe is an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He received a BA in Christian Education from Northwest Nazarene College in 1998 and a MA in Christian Education from Northwest Nazarene University in 2007. Pastor Joe spent 13 years as a Youth Pastor.
“My desire is to help people experience the Love of God, not only by my teaching, but by living it with them. Kristi and I enjoy spending time with people through meals, games, discussions, and much more as we try to live God’s Kingdom on earth! God’s love is meant to be experienced in a loving community of believers and that is what we try to create. This is equal for people who haven’t come to faith yet and those who have been serving Him for all their lives.”
“My desire is to help people experience the Love of God, not only by my teaching, but by living it with them. Kristi and I enjoy spending time with people through meals, games, discussions, and much more as we try to live God’s Kingdom on earth! God’s love is meant to be experienced in a loving community of believers and that is what we try to create. This is equal for people who haven’t come to faith yet and those who have been serving Him for all their lives.”
Mike (April) Holien
Worship Pastor
Pastor Mike has served as the worship pastor of Kalispell First Church of the Nazarene since 2015. Mike is a graduate of the Clergy Development program for the Church of the Nazarene and was Ordained an Elder in 2006. He is also a graduate of the Knox County (TN) Sheriff Office Chaplain Corp Academy, and currently serves as a volunteer police chaplain.
For over 25 years Mike has been involved in ministry. He is passionate about helping others experience Jesus through song. He enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife April and 4 kids, exploring the great outdoors, writing books few people read and speaking to youth
For more information about Mike check out his website at mikeholien.com.
For over 25 years Mike has been involved in ministry. He is passionate about helping others experience Jesus through song. He enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife April and 4 kids, exploring the great outdoors, writing books few people read and speaking to youth
For more information about Mike check out his website at mikeholien.com.
Erin (Bruce) Jones
Children's Pastor
Erin has served the Kalispell First Church of the Nazarene since June 2019. She has a passion for seeing our Children come to know Jesus and God's love for them. She provides an exciting, caring, and thoughtful environment in our Children's Department.
Erin is excited to be answering a call to ministry and loves working with people. She finds joy from the children and the events that get put on for their families every year.
Erin is excited to be answering a call to ministry and loves working with people. She finds joy from the children and the events that get put on for their families every year.
Jodi (Roger) Avery
Office Administrator
Jodi began serving in this role in September of 2024. Jodi & Roger are long time members of the Kalispell First Church of the Nazarene. She has served a number of roles in various churches over the years, including working in a church office in California.