Our Leadership

  • Alexander Haines

    PASTOR

    Raised in Minnesota, Pastor Alexander attended school in Southern California (Claremont McKenna College) and New Jersey (Princeton Theological Seminary), then was ordained and served churches in South Dakota before coming here in 2018. He, his wife Rachel, and their children keep chickens and a garden. Pastor Alexander is passionate about teaching the Bible to people of all ages and counseling individuals and couples through important moments in their lives.

    ahaines@fpchowell.org

  • Brent Gaines

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHURCH

    Raised in South Carolina he moved to Howell in 2019. He has a passion for serving the community and deep love for God. He worked previously as a Mission Specialist for The Salvation Army in Greenville, SC helping those experiencing homelessness and/or drug addiction transition to the shelter or rehab program. He is married and a proud father of 2 girls. He is the go to person in the church office for friendliness, finances, and many other tasks.

    brent@fpchowell.org

  • Linda Herington

    ORGANIST/ACCOMPANIST

    Linda has been a church organist/pianist for over 50 years and has been a part of this congregation on and off for over 30 years. She graduated from Sherwood School of Music and has two years of music studies at Schoolcraft College.