Our Team
Tyler Whitcomb
Lead Teaching Pastor
Tyler was born and raised in Warren, MI, in a home deeply rooted in faith. From an early age, church life was woven into the rhythm of his childhood. At nine years old, Tyler encountered the transforming power of Jesus through the Romans Road, beginning a lifelong journey of discipleship.
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At sixteen, Tyler was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, a significant turning point that profoundly shaped his life's trajectory and deepened his dependence on God. Initially drawn to a career in law enforcement after high school, Tyler experienced severe health complications, culminating in emergency surgery in 2014. During this challenging season, God clarified and solidified Tyler’s call to pastoral ministry.
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Responding to this call, Tyler spent time serving at a Christian camp in Cleveland, GA, where he gained clarity and direction for ministry. He began formal theological training at Detroit Bible Institute before moving into active pastoral ministry. In 2016, Tyler joined Woodside Bible Church in Troy, MI, where he served in the Collective Ministries, ministering to young adults and regularly contributing to the teaching rotation. ​Click here to read Tyler's full bio!
Anthony Holdom
Worship Director
Anthony was born in Detroit, MI and moved to Nassau, Bahamas with his family when he was five years old. He spent much of his childhood at the beach and was homeschooled through most of his school years. He played the electric guitar on his youth group's worship team until he moved back to Michigan at the age of 19. He is currently studying at LTU, pursuing a Master's degree of Architecture. He has been able to continue serving the church by being a part of Phos' worship ministry, where God has continued to grow him in is faith, and his love for worship and music.
Gabriela Holdom
Pastoral Assistant
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​Gabriela was born and raised in Clinton Twp, MI. by wonderful Christian parents. Growing up she attended both public and private schools. In 2021 she attended Macomb Community College where she graduated with an Associates Degree in Business Administration. Just a few months after graduating with her degree, she and Anthony got married. Gabriela began working for her family’s business at a young age where she completed an apprenticeship in floral design. She has always had heart for serving God and felt called to ministry. Her heart for ministry continues to grow and she strongly desires to use the gifts and talents God has given her to further His Kingdom and serve the Church.
Dave Wood
Scholar in Residence
Dave is a native of Detroit with a variegated employment history. Early on, he was a commercial photographer for GM Marketing. He then became a Surgical Technician for
10 years, specializing in vascular procedures. On completing a graduate degree in Instructional Systems &; Learning Technologies, he formed Advancer, Inc., an
instructional consulting business serving the Big Three automotive industry, suppliers, and telecommunication clients for 14 years.
For the last 15 years, Dave has coordinated, developed training, and taught for the
Leadership Development Program at the Fermi Nuclear Plant. Over the span of his career, he has served as pastor in three churches for 5-10 years each.
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He was the sermon research assistant for two years at a megachurch in Metro Detroit, taught at the
Detroit Bible College, served on the board at Michigan Theological Seminary, and published A Shepard’s Guide to Caring and Keeping for the Institute for American
Church Growth. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Instructional Systems and graduate work in Islamic Studies.
Dave’s interests include deep-structure Bible Study with an emphasis on eschatology,
cosmology, and acquiring competence in the Albanian language. Carolyn and Dave
have four boys, three of whom have advanced Bible degrees, and nine grandchildren
(his favorite job).