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A remarkable story of faith and musical passion is unfolding at Engedi Church this season. Worship pastor Yarian Rosado is leading a vibrant community dedicated to praising God through song. A journey that began in Orlando, Florida, has transformed Rosado into a voice for his congregation and beyond. His path is a testament to the belief that one never knows what God might call them to do in life.
Rosado’s roots are deeply planted in the church; he was born into a family of faith, with his father pastoring a Spanish church in Orlando. “I think I went straight to church from the hospital when I was born,” Rosado said. For years, he felt uncertain about his future in ministry, envisioning a safer career, perhaps as “an accountant,” he said. It was only three and a half years ago that he sensed a divine nudge, leading him to Holland.
Through a friend of a friend, Rosado discovered Engedi Church and made the move with his wife and young son. “It’s a little quieter than Orlando. We love Holland; it’s such a great place to raise a family,” he said, reflecting on the transition. “God’s on the move,” he added, emphasizing the energy he feels in his new community. But if someone would have asked him if he thought he’d be leaving family behind and settling in West Michigan he wouldn’t have believed them. “God doesn’t share all of his plans for you because you’d get scared,” Rosado said.
Last November, Rosado and Engedi’s worship team put all fears aside when they decided to approach a major record label in Nashville, Tennessee with a recording they made at church of one of their live music sessions. The journey to Nashville culminated in a pivotal moment in February 2024 when they presented their music to Capitol Christian Music Group. “They told us, ‘We weren’t looking to sign another artist for a distro deal, but hearing our music from out of our church, they said, ‘Let’s do it,’” Rosado said, the excitement still palpable in his voice. Now, according to Rosado, they are proudly part of Re: Think, a distribution and label services arm of Capitol CMG…