We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . Pastor Larry came to know the Lord when he was thirty years old. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. Staff. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. It is one of the most important communities we can develop. Curated. Jim also concentrates on outreach, evangelism and ministry, for the purpose of discipling people age 55 and up. Pastor Ascher and his family returned to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1996 and he has since served as associate pastor, principal of the Academy and now as the senior pastor. Grace Baptist Church, Nashville Tennessee exists to Glorify God through Worship, Reach People through Evangelism and Missions, Accept People in Fellowship, Care for People through Ministry and Prayer and Equip People in Discipleship. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; . SUN Morning Worship. If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. Read More. That wasnt a hard choice, but its made all the difference in my life ever since. Thats when ministry happens. Staff Staff Meet the Ministers Brandon Wright Lead Pastor Dow Griffin College Pastor Brad Parker Associate Pastor Ministry Leaders Jeff Moody Treasurer Brandi Bailey Children's Director Alex & Jordan Eanes Teen Directors Cheryl Wallace Office Assistant Staff Grace Baptist Church. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. It encourages evangelism through outreach events and peer to peer evangelism designed to communicate the Gospel and the need for it to those who have never heard. Originally from northwest Illinois, Pastor Ascher and his wife Delinda came to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1981. This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. After several years of feeling . Exclude from home page BNG staff. Staff - GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Meet Our Team Chad Dalton Lead Pastor Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. Instagram Being Lutheran I went through two years of confirmation but never knew the Lord until I was twenty years old. We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Chris Crowley, Minister of Music Rev. While working as a Manager of Meat and Seafood departments at Sprouts and later Whole Foods, he received a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Cal State Long Beach. . I earned my B.A. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. Senior Pastor TaMarlon T. Carter. Read More . Robert is an Evansville native and has served as Music Minister in many churches. Email: joey@gracebaptistgardner.com Brandon Champagne, Worship & Community Impact Pastor Brandon has been on Staff at Grace since August 2021. Follow us on Facebook; You Tube; Connect with us. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary at Clarks Summit in 2014. Grace Baptist Church; Loc- 7100 NW 39th Ave ; Mail-9200 NW 39th Ave, Suite 130-34; Gainesville, FL 32606; 352-474-4748; prayerrequests@gracefl.net . He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. He and (540) 745-2410 He served as a Bible teacher in the Academy and Mrs. Ascher worked as a nurse. 12:28-31), Family: Wife -Natalie;Children - Paisley, Ethan, Education: Bachelor of Science in Ministry, Corban University; Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, Corban University. In 1997 I married my wife Shelley and we have five children (Ian, Sophia, Aidan, Selah, and Sierra). All Rights Reserved. Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. After beginning at Grace Life through a pastoral internship program, he joined our staff on completion of Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. degree in CommunicationsRead More, Zack grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Forest Park High School. After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. Service Times. Grace Baptist Church. I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). Kurt has a desire to see students excel in their faith and life as passionate followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor Dalton has served as an Associate Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach at Northfield Baptist Church in Ohio for ten years. Lead Pastor. Church Staff Rick McDonald Elder Don and Becki Hanley Worship Leaders Paul and Jennifer Grayson Children's Ministry Charles Haley & John Mullins Audio / Visual James Meek Treasuer Michael Bottoms Youth Ministry Contact Us 5550 S Lakeshore Dr Shreveport, LA 71119 Phone: 318-510-0763 Grace Baptist Church So, I accepted Christ after a Sunday School teacher explained that I was a sinner (which I knew full well, even at age 3) and that I had a choice to accept Christ as my Savior and go to heaven or reject His offer of salvation made possible on the cross and go to an eternity in hell. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Bible and Theology from Calvary Bible College and a Master of Science Degree in Biblical Counseling from Calvary Theological Seminary both in Kansas City, Missouri. Education:Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Biblical Studies and Business Administration,San Diego Christian College;Master of Divinity,Southern California Seminary;Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching,Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. At Grace Baptist Church the role of elder is primarily filled by the Senior Pastor and certain Associate/Assistant Pastors (vocational elders). It started when Allen Tate, then college pastor at Highland Baptist, approached Pastor John Brock about turning the church's weekly collegiate worship service, called The Well, into a church plant. Meet the Staff of Grace Baptist Church. Larry & Carolyn have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandkids. Copyright 2019 - Grace Baptist Church | All Rights Reserved. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). Director of Missions. Supply Pastor. Get Connected. During those teen years, he realized he was lost, and at the age of 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. OUR HISTORY. Read More . He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Ministry Philosophy: My ministry is built on a deep love for children and these foundational beliefs: I believe that the church is a community - one that is cross-generational and committed to staying together through highs and lows. Grace Baptist Church is here to share the grace of God. Executive Pastor Courtney D. Meadow The law should reflect that. Alan Berthiaume | Pastor of Adult & Family Ministries, Jared Burkholder | Pastor of Outreach & Connections, Ryan Foglesong | Pastor of Corporate Worship, Debbie Pidancet | Receptionist & Care Ministry Assistant, Jaclyn DeLong | Grace Kids Ministry Associate, Karen Harris | Assistant Nursery Director, Josh Garber | 5th & 6th Ministry Associate, Laura Miller | Student Ministries Administrative Assistant, Samantha Delgado | Women's Ministry Associate, Stephanie Foglesong | Administrative Assistant for Pastor of Equipping and Pastor of Outreach and Connections, Kayla Grill | Musical Worship Administrative Assistant, Carolina Mares | Spanish Ministries Administrative Assistant, Kim Stroh | Outreach & Connections Coordinator, Stephanie Foglesong | Administrative Assistant for Pastor of Equipping and Pastor of Outreach & Connections, Wagner Floriani | Director of Grace Counseling, Maria Cantero | Custodial & Grounds Coordinator, Glenna Panarisi | Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator, Emma Carrigan | Operations Administrative Assistant, Kristina Koehler | Grace Coffee Assistant, David Foglesong | Director of Grace Media, Sarah Bush | Assistant Director of Grace Media, Xenia Willett | Media Administrative Assistant, Cameron Hubbard | Coordinator of Digital Content, Kathleen Summer | Director of Business Administration, Rebekah Webber | Accounting and HR Assistant, connect@gracebaptist.orgPhone: (661) 296-8737Fax: (661) 296-290822833 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, *Sunday Services | 8:45am & 10:45am | Worship Center, Outdoor Patio Simulcast and Live Streaming. He and his wife have served in many, James made profession of faith at the age of 5, but over the years had doubts about his salvation. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. Dr. Courtney Allen Crump, Senior Pastor Rev. He is now in his thirty-first year at Grace Baptist Church. Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). What is the most important part of your Ministry? Biblical teaching with a strong emphasis on practical application sets the standard, while prayer is the power source that keeps the ministry running. Larry then decided to retire and moved to Grants Pass. Personal Testimony: I heard the gospel for the first time at the age of fifteen, when a friend invited me to a youth rally in So Paulo, in my native Brazil. Through God's providence, a missionary and youth pastor invested in my life to show me the glory of a life lived for God. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. . This is the model seen in Titus 1:5 and Acts 14:23. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. During many of those years, he served as the youth leader of Grace Baptist Church and as a deacon, serving as chairman for a number of years. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. My desire for myself and the church is that we would continually grow in our fellowship with Jesus Christ, and our love towards God, always looking to the cross of reconciliation and the message of peace through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Because every believer has been commissioned to make disciples of Christ, I am honored to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:4). If Im successful, there should be a clear understanding of how we are effectively accomplishing our God-given mission within the constraints of our temporal world. Minister of Music My life was radically changed for time and eternity by the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. kim@graceintullahoma.com. Associate Pastor Nick McPheron If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. Grow in Grace Preschool Director. He also did some post-doctoral studies at Trinity Southwest University. We invite you to give us the opportunity to share what the Bible teaches about Jesus and join us on a journey toward loving God and serving others. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. in Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary, and an earned Master's of Theology - Th.M from Andersonville Theological Seminary, and holds an earned a Doctor of Theology - Th.D from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Spanish Service | 9am-10:45am | Conference Center, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. John Jupp attended West Coast Baptist College where he met and married his wife, Ashley. His passion is the expository preaching of God's Word. . Philosophy of Ministry: My ministry at Grace Baptist Church is to be patterned after the words of Jesus who proclaimed that He came not to be served, but to serve. (Matt. Pastor. Sunday 10:45 am . Personal Testimony: God reached out to me when I was very young because He knew my heart would harden with each passing moment. (540) 331 - 8559. jmwilliams00@outlook.com. He Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Church Staff - Grace Baptist Church Staff Stephen L. and Susan Lackey Pastor (540) 745-2410 Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia. It is my desire that kids grow up with the understanding that this church is, in fact, their church; that they feel a sense of ownership and responsibility and develop a true sense of joy in being a part of the church family. The Lord gave him the blessing and enjoyment of having a good Pastor and friend to labor with as an Assistant Pastor in Eau Claire, WI, for the past 20 years. Hehasserved churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and now Oregon. Sunday Evening - Not at this Time. He pastored at a small church in northern California for nineteen years. I came to Jesus in repentance and faith. Laurie Smith. From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Everything we do is about following Jesus. His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. Pastor Jim's ministry is to establish and maintain a Senior's Ministry Program and to bring it into harmony with the total church life. Lauryn Everic, Associate Minister to Youth He has been active in Kids Ministry at Compass . Tim Perrin . They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. These men have dedicated themselves to faithfully shepherding the flock and following God's leading for ministry at our church. After living in New Jersey for 18 years we recently moved back to the Midwest and currently reside in Lee's Summit. He has been married to his wife Shana Waldrop since December of 1995 , and has two children Hayden Waldrop and Keiley Waldrop. In September of 2000 he was ordained to the ministry by Woodlawn Baptist Church of Lenoir City, when he received the call as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist church, Lenoir City, Tennessee. The Senior Pastor has called additional lay elders from the congregation as needed. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. He. Minister of Elementary & Local Missions. Her main role is to assist the Pastor and other ministry leaders in the daily operations of the church. The Grace Baptist congregation has grown over the years resulting in the need for larger accommodations including our present site. We are totally committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. The church wher. I get to do this from the pulpit, by preaching Gods Word every week (2 Timothy 4:2). Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. Ben serves as assistant pastor of Grace Life for worship and administration. He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. . Children are an essential part of the church and Gods kingdom. Minister of Preschool & Grace Place. Kirk Horton Executive Pastor. We're always glad to hear from you! They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. Ministry Philosophy: The role of the youth ministry team is to challenge and equip churched kids to grow a deeper and more active relationship with Christ. Suzanne L. Vinson, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Rev. He has high regard for the power of the Scriptures and loves teaching them and . About Us. MORE. Follow Us. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1999 and my M.Div. What is the most important part of your Ministry? Scott Galloway. All Rights Reserved. Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. Ordained as a Baptist pastor in 1986, Chet spent 15 years in Youth Ministry, leading music and worship at many camps, retreats and churches including his home church and youth group. Our Staff Get to know us. Jim leads our mid-week prayer meeting. By God's grace, Curt Laughlin became a new creature in Jesus Christ at the age of 26. North Spartan Baptist Association . I want kids to grow up loving and serving God through the local church. Pastor Waldrop has been Interim Pastor and Senior Pastor of 5 Baptist churches before he was called to be Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in December of 2008. The two had noticed that though students from the nearby University of North Alabama were coming to The Well, many weren't plugging into the church. Church Website Builder by mychurchwebsite.net. Charlie Walton. From that point on I have strived to grow to be more like Christ and serve Him in all I do. Kim McGehee. Read More. My religious upbringing was nominal at best. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. There was, however, a distinct point in time when I knew that I had sinned and that I, personally, had need of Gods grace and forgiveness. He also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. My beautiful wife, Kerrie, and I met in college at Rockhurst - she loved me at first sight! Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. Morning Worship - 10AM If you have any questions, please contact our church office. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later. Tyler Smith Intern. What is the most important part of your ministry? Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, VA. Stephen has served in various ministries for 35 years including Bible teacher at StanleytownBaptist Academy, pastoring in Virginia and North Carolina, and worked for nearly a decade as a missionary in North East Brasil. He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta retired.". Grace Baptist Church was established on August 23, 1970. He was saved forty years ago and was baptized with . Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. He began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia. Bob is a graduate ofPacific Christian College, Christian Bible College and Seminary, Andersonville Theological Seminary, and he has earned certificates from The Olford Institute of Biblical Preaching. Personal Testimony: I was raised in a Christ-centered home and cannot remember a time that I didnt know about God and the importance of following Him. But people are the most important part of my ministry. My deepest prayer for my family is that we would be a distinctively Christian family in which we all worship the triune God rightly, and that our lives would exhibit the grace and compassion of Jesus Christ. Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Exclude from home page BNG staff. * Except for All Family Sundays | 10am Services | See Events page for applicable dates and details. We were married shortly after graduation in 1990. What is the most important part of your ministry? During that sermon, God convinced me that I was sinner and fell short of His glory (Romans 3:23). Grace Baptist Church | Staff Our Pastor Bruce Schmidt became a follower of Christ as a young boy and has grown in his faith for over 50 years.

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