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Caleb Hansen is the Music Director of Calvary Chapel Windsor.
He began serving in ministry in 2015, having been in his current role since February of 2024.
I was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where my dad was the youth pastor for Silver Lake Wesleyan. Sometime before I have memories, my parents decided to leave Indiana and move back to Michigan where both of their families live. So I spent my early childhood moving around West Michigan as my parents looked for a permanent place to live. When I was around 6 years old my dad was called to be the pastor of Dayton Center Wesleyan church in Fremont, MI, where my family settled down and my dad still pastors to this day.
That being said, I was raised in a Christian household and surrounded by solid men and women of the Faith. Some major influences on my early faith were my Grandpa & Grandma who were missionaries in Zambia for many years, with my Grandpa also being a pastor. My grandparents were always encouraging me to seek the Lord and listen for His voice, as well as answering any questions I had.
Even being immersed in Christianity, I still had my rebellious phase - which the Lord patiently guided me through. From early high school I strayed from the Way, though never completely forsaking it. Looking back I can see the hand of the Lord bringing people around me to keep me from straying too far - one of those people being my old youth pastor at Rise Youth Group hosted by First Reformed Church Fremont, MIi. He pulled me onto the youth group’s worship team and intentionally invested his time in me.
After High School, my youth pastor asked me to stick around and help out with worship, but challenged me as well. He told me I would have to walk a Godly life and set aside my sinful ways. At that moment I knew I was at a crossroads. I knew I had to accept. I was terrified of where my life would go if I didn’t. I wish I could say I honored this request to live a godly life, or at least was afraid enough to do so, but instead I hid my sins and didn’t truly give them up. Nevertheless, the Lord allowed me to serve even through my rebellion.
This season of rebellion ended when I was 23 years old. I found a church that I would call my home, Harvest Fremont, and was surrounded by people who loved the Lord and loved me. Harvest Fremont is where I stopped running, repented of my sins, got baptized, and truly gave my life to Jesus Christ.
I have fond memories of my early years at Harvest. When I first showed up I was spiritually malnourished and starving for the Lord. He was so faithful to deliver on that, invest in me, and build me up. Immediately, I got plugged into Harvest 20’s (the young adults ministry), where I was surrounded by strong men of the faith who boldly and lovingly invested in my growth. It was the best thing that could have ever happened for me, and it’s all thanks to the guiding hand of our Lord. I stayed at Harvest Fremont for 4-5 years, always seeking, always growing, and eventually always serving there. I got plugged into the worship team where I served faithfully and was surrounded by more Godly leaders. I had so many good examples pouring into my life, and so many people to look up to as I built my own understanding of how to be a Godly leader.
Near the end of my time there, I started helping out with Harvest 20’s - the very ministry that was used to nurture me to spiritual maturity - and pouring into younger men who had a lot of the same questions I had at that age. Being allowed to help is what instilled a passion for young adults ministry and, more specifically, building up young men. This is also where I met Pastor Mike Bennett.
Pastor Mike came to Harvest Fremont to be the pastor over Harvest 20’s and he just so happened to take over my small group. He was there for around 9 months before being called away to Calvary Chapel Windsor. He must have remembered me, because three months into his pastorship he called me and offered me a position as the Music Director. It took three months to consider this offer. I was no stranger to being a worship leader, as I had been serving at Rise Youth Group for 9 years as well as serving on the Harvest worship team, but this was a big step and one I knew was vital. So I prayed, I sought lots of Godly counsel, and eventually I accepted.
I believe that everything that happened in my life, all the choices I made, the Lord allowed to happen in order to grow for service. In the past, I’ve been a bad worship leader, I’ve been a good worship leader, and I’ve been a jaded worship leader. Now I just want to serve my King to the best of my abilities. I’m so thankful for the patience that the Lord has had with me, and the growth he’s invested in my heart. I still have a lot to learn, but I’m confident that through Christ’s leadership I can use my abilities to benefit the Kingdom and serve His people.
You can reach me at: Caleb@CalvaryWindsor.org
That being said, I was raised in a Christian household and surrounded by solid men and women of the Faith. Some major influences on my early faith were my Grandpa & Grandma who were missionaries in Zambia for many years, with my Grandpa also being a pastor. My grandparents were always encouraging me to seek the Lord and listen for His voice, as well as answering any questions I had.
Even being immersed in Christianity, I still had my rebellious phase - which the Lord patiently guided me through. From early high school I strayed from the Way, though never completely forsaking it. Looking back I can see the hand of the Lord bringing people around me to keep me from straying too far - one of those people being my old youth pastor at Rise Youth Group hosted by First Reformed Church Fremont, MIi. He pulled me onto the youth group’s worship team and intentionally invested his time in me.
After High School, my youth pastor asked me to stick around and help out with worship, but challenged me as well. He told me I would have to walk a Godly life and set aside my sinful ways. At that moment I knew I was at a crossroads. I knew I had to accept. I was terrified of where my life would go if I didn’t. I wish I could say I honored this request to live a godly life, or at least was afraid enough to do so, but instead I hid my sins and didn’t truly give them up. Nevertheless, the Lord allowed me to serve even through my rebellion.
This season of rebellion ended when I was 23 years old. I found a church that I would call my home, Harvest Fremont, and was surrounded by people who loved the Lord and loved me. Harvest Fremont is where I stopped running, repented of my sins, got baptized, and truly gave my life to Jesus Christ.
I have fond memories of my early years at Harvest. When I first showed up I was spiritually malnourished and starving for the Lord. He was so faithful to deliver on that, invest in me, and build me up. Immediately, I got plugged into Harvest 20’s (the young adults ministry), where I was surrounded by strong men of the faith who boldly and lovingly invested in my growth. It was the best thing that could have ever happened for me, and it’s all thanks to the guiding hand of our Lord. I stayed at Harvest Fremont for 4-5 years, always seeking, always growing, and eventually always serving there. I got plugged into the worship team where I served faithfully and was surrounded by more Godly leaders. I had so many good examples pouring into my life, and so many people to look up to as I built my own understanding of how to be a Godly leader.
Near the end of my time there, I started helping out with Harvest 20’s - the very ministry that was used to nurture me to spiritual maturity - and pouring into younger men who had a lot of the same questions I had at that age. Being allowed to help is what instilled a passion for young adults ministry and, more specifically, building up young men. This is also where I met Pastor Mike Bennett.
Pastor Mike came to Harvest Fremont to be the pastor over Harvest 20’s and he just so happened to take over my small group. He was there for around 9 months before being called away to Calvary Chapel Windsor. He must have remembered me, because three months into his pastorship he called me and offered me a position as the Music Director. It took three months to consider this offer. I was no stranger to being a worship leader, as I had been serving at Rise Youth Group for 9 years as well as serving on the Harvest worship team, but this was a big step and one I knew was vital. So I prayed, I sought lots of Godly counsel, and eventually I accepted.
I believe that everything that happened in my life, all the choices I made, the Lord allowed to happen in order to grow for service. In the past, I’ve been a bad worship leader, I’ve been a good worship leader, and I’ve been a jaded worship leader. Now I just want to serve my King to the best of my abilities. I’m so thankful for the patience that the Lord has had with me, and the growth he’s invested in my heart. I still have a lot to learn, but I’m confident that through Christ’s leadership I can use my abilities to benefit the Kingdom and serve His people.
You can reach me at: Caleb@CalvaryWindsor.org