Our Ministry

Our terrain

Sevier Heights Preteen Ministry desires to be extension of Christ’s love and security for those students who are facing the adventures of adolescence and upcoming teen years by equipping them to reach up (understand God’s character), reach in (understand how to relate to God personally) and reach out (understand how to please God in my choices, relationships and service).

Your fearless leaders

Jesse Holden, Preteen Ministry Director

Jesse.holden@sevierheights.org

Jesse grew up in pastor’s home so he has lived all over the southeast, but most recently in neighboring Blount Co. He is 26 years old and has been married to his wife, Leslie, for the past four years. They currently live in South Knoxville.

  • Hidden talent . . . I’m an excellent driver. I can drive almost anything on wheels or in the water.
  • Guilty pleasure . . . Cream horn pastries from the bakery at Wal-mart
  • Preferred deodorant . . . Arm and Hammer
  • If I wasn’t doing what I am doing now, I would . . . be the last player on an NBA roster, no playing time, no camera time, no media, travel the country, and watch the greatest athletes in the world play the game I love with the best seat in the house. $300,000 a year and summers off. I’ll take it.
  • Dream travel destination . . . Japan

Tyler Rhoton

Minister of Student Worship

Tyler.rhoton@sevierheights.org

I was saved at the age of 7. I met my incredible wife Emily in the college ministry at Sevier Heights. She is the absolute love of my life. After her come my beautiful children Caroline and the newest addition to our family, Will. My greatest desire and passion is to be a lead worshiper through life and song. (I especially enjoy doing this with Taylor, my guitar.)

  • when it’s 2:00 a.m. and I can’t sleep, I . . . eat Krystals.
  • dream travel destination . . . Italy with my wife and no cell phone
  • top three favorite movies . . . True Grit, Braveheart and The Goonies
  • hidden talent . . . I can talk like Elmo from Sesame Street (my daughter loves it).
  • If I were an animal, I would be . . . a kangaroo.

Leslie Holden

Student Ministry Assistant

leslie.holden@sevierheights.org

Leslie has lived in the East TN area all her 28 years! She came to Sevier Heights as a college student and graduated from Johnson Bible College in 2001. She has been happily married to her husband Jesse for the past four years.

  • favorite place in Knoxville . . Turkey Creek and Neyland Stadium in the fall
  • if I wasn't doing what I do now, I would . . . be traveling with a missions organization or be back in school
  • favorite TV shows . . . Food Network’s Rachel Ray, Gilmore Girls and King of Queens
  • most embarrassing moment. . . wetting on myself on the front doorstep of my piano teacher's house in 4th grade

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