Pastor Janice has served at Roswell First Church of the Nazarene as Pastor of Prayer and Pastoral Care since April 2015.  Roswell, New Mexico, has been a big adjustment for her, as her roots are from Chicago, but she has come to love the New Mexico people and desert.

She has a grown daughter who owns  a small business in Chicago and a grand-daughter who also lives in Chicago, who is exploring life.  She has one sibling, a brother, who married a girl from England and they reside in New Castle, England.

She has a passion for Jesus and people.  She is a prayer warrior.  She loves to cook and knit in her spare time. 

Holly grew up in the shadow of Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where her love for music, creativity, and the local church began to take root at an early age. Serving with her parents and two brothers in a small Wesleyan church throughout her childhood, Holly learned the value of both leadership and collaboration—qualities that continue to shape her approach to ministry today.

She attended Oklahoma Wesleyan University and earned a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Worship Arts, blending her passion for teaching with her heart for worship. Holly spent six years in the classroom teaching a variety of grade levels from Preschool through 5th grade, with a special love for 3rd grade. Her time in education helped her develop a deep appreciation for creating engaging, meaningful environments—something she now carries into every aspect of her ministry.

Holly now serves as the Worship and Creative Arts Director at Roswell First Church of the Nazarene, where she is passionate about cultivating authentic, Christ-centered worship experiences. She oversees and leads worship services, coordinates creative elements, and invests in building and discipling teams of musicians, vocalists, and creatives. Holly has a heart for helping others use their gifts to glorify God and strives to create spaces where people can encounter Him in a real and personal way.

In 2022, Holly married Matt West, and together they recently welcomed their first child. Becoming a mom has been her greatest joy and has deepened her faith and perspective in beautiful ways.

A fun fact about Holly is her love for music extends beyond leading worship—she can play several instruments, including the piano, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Holly brings creativity, passion, and a genuine love for people into everything she does.

Ryan is married to his best friend, Leigh. They have 3 daughters, 1 son, and 1 grandson. Ryan and his family enjoy board, games, video games, and anything superhero or sci-fi.

A Kentucky native, Ryan spent 10 years in Tennessee before coming to us. He looks forward to putting down roots here in Roswell.

Ryan is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University with a BA in Christian Ministry as well as a BA in Management and Leadership. He is currently in the process of obtaining a MA in Biblical Studies and Theology from Trevecca.

Pastor Susan has been serving as a director for Noah's Ark Christian Preschool since 2011.  She has a passion for ministry to children and women, so this is her dream job.  It is not a job when you love what you do.

She has been married to Hector for 17 years.  She shares Hector's 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Together they also pastor Neighborhood Church of the Nazarene since 2010.