Stone Ridge Leaders

Bob Bryant

Lead Pastor

Bob and his wife Rachel have three daughters; Kezia, Elliana and Shiloh. Bob and his family live in Bruce Township.

Life Verse: Psalm 37:4

Birthday: February 16

Education: Masters of Divinity at Liberty University; Juris Doctorate at University of Detroit and Masters in Business Administration at University of Detroit.

Brief History: Bob was born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan. Bob attended First Baptist of Hazel Park for 24 years. It was here where Bob became a Christian and was baptized at the age of 8 through the loving influence of his parents. Following law school Bob moved to Waterford. During this time, Bob was married to Rachel and their first daughter Kezia was born. In March of 2004, Bob preached for the first time at Stone Ridge three days after his second daughter Elliana was born. Bob, Rachel and the family have been here at Stone Ridge ever since.

Patti Kueppers

Administrative Assistant

Patti and her husband Dan have three children; Mike, Becky and Jordan. Patti and her family live in Washington Twp.

Contact: patti@stoneridgeonline.org

Life Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Birthday: July 26

Education: Bachelor of Religious Education

Brief History: Patti Kueppers was born in the jungles of Ecuador, South America, to missionary parents, and she spent her early years there. Patti became a Christian at the age of 6. She moved to Ontario, Canada, when she was 7 and lived there until she married Dan, at which time she moved to Michigan. She has attended Stone Ridge since then.

Kip Klusendorf

Worship Leader

Interim Director of Family Ministries

Kip and his wife Megan have three children; Aidan, Declan and Emily. Kip and his family live in Armada Twp.

Contact: kip@stoneridgeonline.org

Life Verse: Galatians 2:20

Birthday: March 3

Education: Associates Degree of Applied Science, Baker College

Brief History: Kip has been playing in worship bands for over twelve years. He started serving in the Stone Ridge music ministry in September 2010.

Kyle Wolowiec

Worship Leader

Kyle and his wife Lindsay live in Rochester Hills.

Contact: kyle@stoneridgeonline.org

Life Verse: Philippians 2:1-5

Birthday: October 12

Education: Bachelor in Science of Nursing Oakland University

Brief History: Kyle was born and raised in metro Detroit, and became a Christian and was baptized at the age of seven. He met his wife, Lindsay, in 2005 at a church youth conference in Pennsylvania. Kyle came to Stone Ridge in the fall of 2009 looking to get involved in a church music ministry, and became the church worship leader soon after. During that time he and Lindsay got married, and he finished his education in becoming a nurse. Kyle and Lindsay love Stone Ridge and feel so blessed they found a great church to be involved in!

Steve Baxter

Director of Service Programming

& Facilities

Steve and his wife Jen live in Troy with their two children; Christopher and McKenna.

Contact: sbaxter@stoneridgeonline.org

Life Verse: Proverbs 3:5

Birthday: November 9

Brief History: Steve was saved at the age of 7 at vacation bible camp in Oshawa, Ont. At 13, he was baptized at First Baptist Church of Rochester. He and his family came to Stone Ridge in 2009 and knew immediately they were where God wanted them to be. Steve started volunteering in various areas of the church until it became apparent that God wanted Steve to work in ministry full time.

Laura VanHoutte

Director of Serve 1

Laura and her husband Donny live in Memphis with their three children; Payton, Hannah and Dylan.

Contact: laura@stoneridgeonline.org

Life Verse: Romans 14:13

Birthday: Oct 2

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in business with a major in public relations

Brief History: Laura was adopted from Korea when she was 6 months old. She grew up in Richmond, MI and attended Catholic grade school and public high school. Shortly after graduating from college, she married Donny, who suggested they attend stone ridge church. The couple began attending Stone Ridge in 2004 while residing in Ray Twp. They continued to the church, despite moving more than 30 miles north later that year. Laura is amazed by the daily blessings she experiences from God. She is committed to serving the Lord and encourages others to pursue a loving relationship with Jesus Christ.