Assistant Pastor Bill Rossow has spent his life serving the people of Colona in meaningful and lasting ways. Bill served the community as an EMT with the Colona Fire Department and a firefighter paramedic with the city of East Moline. Today he continues that commitment to Colona as a member of the Colona School District 190 Board, where he advocates for students and helps shape the education of the next generation.

Here at First Southern Baptist Church, Bill brings that same servant’s heart into ministry. Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., he leads our midweek Bible study—opening God’s Word with clarity, warmth, and a genuine love for people. Whether he is teaching, visiting the sick, or simply greeting folks with a smile, Bill has a special gift for making everyone feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.

Bill was married to his beloved wife, Vera, for nearly 40 years until her passing in 2023. He is a devoted father to Nicole (Kyle) Schofield and a proud grandpa to Daniel and Isaac.

We thank God for Pastor Bill—his steady faith, his compassionate service, and the countless ways he blesses our church family and the Colona community.