OUR STAFF

Lead Pastor - Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh has served as Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of Pella since September 2024. Before joining First Baptist Church, he was on the pastoral staff at a church in Ames, IA. He is a graduate of Denver Seminary, where he earned a master’s degree in Christian Formation and Soul Care and currently serves as adjunct faculty, teaching in the Doctor of Ministry program. 

In addition to his pastoral work, Mike is a psychiatrist and runs a small private practice in Iowa, which has been full for several years. He has a strong interest in discipleship to Jesus and spiritual growth, using his unique blend of seminary and clinical perspectives to help explore how people can change for the better. 

Mike met his wife, Holly, in the library at Denver Seminary, and they live in Pella with their five young children. The Walsh family enjoys bike rides, fun local events, and traveling from state to state in their maxed-out minivan. 

Interim Administrative Assistant - Amber Vroman

Amber Vroman is serving as the Interim Administrative Assistant at First Baptist Church for the summer of 2025. Amber is a 2025 graduate of Central College, where she studied kinesiology and education.  She is currently in the process of searching for a physical education/health teacher position within the area. While at Central, Amber was heavily involved in InterVarsity, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and a captain of the track and field team. 

In her free time, Amber enjoys running and spending time with her family and friends.