ABOUT US

Together we are a community of believers. What does that mean, the word community? We believe that together in fellowship we grow closer to God and one another. The Bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger. We are a community of believers. 

 

We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. Most churches find it is comfortable to stay within the walls, but we make it an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see our city changed.

 

We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the Word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

God's House is a creative church loving a creative city to Christ.

OUR VISION

We are committed to experiencing and expressing the love of God to others. Through the "3 E's":

  • Encounter the living God
  • Equip with His Word and Spirit
  • Engage the world around us

OUR VALUES

Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others

OUR STORY

How it all started...

God's House started as a dream in the hearts of Sammy & Shannon Pawlak to reach the creative center of Orlando. Working in the entertainment industry, they started the church with a small group of performers in a living room July 2003.

LEADERSHIP

OUR STAFF

Sammy Pawlak

Lead Pastor

Pastor Sammy Pawlak is founder and lead pastor for God's House Orlando. He is a professional musician, producer, author, and dad. He studied music at the University of Florida, and earned a Masters in Theology from Faith Christian University

Shannon Pawlak

Co-Pastor

Pastor Shannon Pawlak is co-founder/co-pastor for God's House Orlando. She leads the worship team and the women's ministry and serves as lead administrator. She is a professional musician, life coach, author, and mom. She earned her BA in Music from University of Illinois.

Rod Harter

Executive Pastor

Rod Harter is Executive Pastor for God's House Orlando, overseeing operations, finances, and facilities. He is a gifted entrepreneur, business owner, coach, and proud grandpa. His lovely wife, Debbie leads our newcomers and prayer ministry.

Rachel Parries

Children's Pastor

Pastor Rachel is an experienced Public School Educator, serving as Math & Science Coach in Osceola Country. She serves as the Director of Quest Kids Ministry, She has 5 beautiful children of her own.

Shelia Ellison

Preschool Ministries Director

Pastor Shelia Ellison is our longest-serving staff member, serving as our Preschool Pastor, and Volunteer Coordinator (C.O.R.E). She is an Adminsitrative Coordinator within the higher education sector..

Hannah von Hofmann

Director of Youth Ministries

Pastor Hannah von Hofmann serves as our Director of Youth Ministries. She is a professional musician, graduate of Rollins College, and an Ordained Minister. She was married to Brandon von Hofmann in 2024.

Marcia Romero

Chaplain and Benevolence Director

Pastor Marcia Romero is the founder of People Who Make a Difference, a Not-for-profit organization assisting uninsured people with medical expenses. She has served as a hospital chaplain and is an ordained minister at God's House. She provides Portuguese translation.

Dave Martin

Prayer and Altar Team Pastor

Pastor Dave leads and coordinates our Prayer Team and Altar Ministry. He also serves as a preaching associate, bringing his excitement, experience, and humor to sharing God's Word. He is a professional musician, band leader, dad, and collector of Star Wars memorabilia. 

Doug Legan

Connections Director/Men's Ministry

Doug serves as Connections Director, overseeing small groups and the Men's Ministry. He is a full-time performer, instructor, host, dad, and has worked for Walt Disney World & Universal Studios for several years. 

Ashton Landreneau

Technical and Media Director

Ashton serves as Director for our Tech and Media Teams. She is a full-time teacher at Dr. Phillips High School and is our resident tech wizard. She recently got engaged!

LOVE GOD. LOVE YOURSELF. LOVE OTHERS.

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