Gracious Savior Staff
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Pastor Jason Haynes Jason grew up in California, but always loved the mountains. His personal mission statement is to “reflect the joy of knowing Jesus.” He firmly believes that the grace of Jesus is the hope of our world. Jason enjoys talking about Jesus and pop culture, reading, playing with his three great children, taking walks with his awesome wife, and dominating his Fantasy Football leagues. |
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Pastor Dan Rohlwing Pastor Dan has served at Gracious Savior since its inception in 1983. He is a 1983 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, earning a Master of Divinity degree. Prior to becoming a pastor, Pastor Dan worked as a Certified Public Accountant for several large CPA firms in Chicago and Denver. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children, all of whom are married, and seven grandchildren. Pastor Dan enjoys traveling (especially to Costa Rica), running, reading, cooking and the Broncos. After twenty four years Pastor Dan and Kathy have put down deep roots in the Vail Valley – and are committed to remaining a stable voice for the Gospel of Jesus in an ever changing and growing community. |
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Cynthia Holappa After changing her major from pre-medicine, to English, to philosophy, to chemistry, to math, and finally to education, Cynthia Holappa graduated in 1997 with a degree from the University of Minnesota – Duluth, qualifying her to teach high school biology. And yet, as much as she relished the diversity of her college courses, her true passion has always been music. “I spent hours upon hours playing music when I was a kid. As far back as I can remember my favorite place to be was the piano. There was so much comfort in my isolation there, and in retrospect, I believe God was trying to reach me through music, even back then.” However, in her teenage years she abandoned her faith, causing her to stumble about amongst the spiritually lost for half her lifetime. By God’s amazing grace, and His grace alone, she was saved February, 2003. Today that which she has always loved – music – is used week after week for God in His church. “I truly do not believe I am worthy of such a privilege. And I can honestly say that daily, I stand amazed by His infinite grace, forgiveness, and awesome love.” |
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Scott Leonard Scott was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Health Fitness with plans of being a personal trainer... but the Lord had other plans. After graduation he attended Focus on the Family's Institute for a semester of Family and Church Leadership studies and soon thereafter moved to Denton, TX. to do a discipleship program at Denton Bible Church for 2 years. Soon enough he found himself on Young Life staff for the next two years, started working on a Master's Degree at Dallas Theological Seminary, married Cara, went on staff at McKinney Bible Church, and then moved to Vail. Scott and Cara have 2 children: Hannah Grace (almost 2) and Asher Boyden (born in April) and are enjoying being back on Young Life staff, working with the MS and HS Students in the Vail Valley. |
