He started preaching at the age of 12 and was called to preach at 16. Outreach Pastor. He began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. Grow in Grace Preschool Director. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. Clinton McFarland. His role as worship leader includes leading corporate worship, directing the choir, coordinating special music, and organizing our special singings. Read More. Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. Read More. He graduated from Bible college in 1992. Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. Senior Pastor Name: Pierre Rosa Family: Wife - Denise; Children - Julia Blog: https://pierrerosa.wordpress.com/ Nathaniel was born and raised in Southern California and has been attending Compass Bible Church since high school. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. Until that day, I had been under the impression I could earn my place in heaven by good works. Wednesday Kid's Quest/Teen Group/Adult Bible Study - 6:30 pm. MISSION STATEMENT . My life was radically changed for time and eternity by the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. But people are the most important part of my ministry. Personal Testimony: God reached out to me when I was very young because He knew my heart would harden with each passing moment. Dr. Courtney Allen Crump, Senior Pastor Rev. Interim Worship Director JonMichael Weigel. What is the most important part of your Ministry? If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. Sunday 10:45 am . Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. Grace Baptist Church was established on August 23, 1970. Staff. * Except for All Family Sundays | 10am Services | See Events page for applicable dates and details. Hannah McKeown. Kim McGehee. I earned my B.A. Minister of Music Family:Wife- Diane;Children- Jeff, Jay and Jill; nine grandchildren, Education:Bachelor of Arts in History, Bryan College; Master of Arts in History, University of Tennessee; Master of Arts in Political Science, Ball State University; Doctor of Arts in History, Illinois State University. Read more Kevin and Laurie Graham Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Pastor Dalton has served as an Associate Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach at Northfield Baptist Church in Ohio for ten years. Charlie Walton. Church Website Builder by mychurchwebsite.net. (540) 331 - 8559. jmwilliams00@outlook.com. Originally from northwest Illinois, Pastor Ascher and his wife Delinda came to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1981. From there, my devotion and church attendance were questionable until I reached High School. Pastor Jeff Waldrop has an earned A.S. in Sacred Literature from Covington Theological Seminary, an earned B.A. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. Grace Baptist Church Music Minister Robert Reich Bro. From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. 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). He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. Staff Grace Baptist Church Staff God sends just the right people to lead our church. . from The Masters Seminary in 2003. He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta . When I was 5 years old, hiding in a closet and hoping to avoid the consequences of my recent actions, I prayed the sinners prayer - confessing my need for salvation (both eternal and temporal) and asking Jesus to be the Lord of my life. Tyler Smith Intern. 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. James attended Valley Baptist Christian School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from there in, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. His personal philosophy for ministry is: "To add value to lives by exposing them to Jesus Christ through God's Word"He loves all parts of ministry, but especially excels in, and enjoys, the personal, one-on-one of individual discipleship. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. He entered the ministry at forty-two. Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. God has established the office of elder (2 Timothy 3:14-15) to provide continuity and leadership for His Church. In 1997 I married my wife Shelley and we have five children (Ian, Sophia, Aidan, Selah, and Sierra). Dr. Bob Farmer has been in the ministry for over thirty years. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. Everything we do is about following Jesus. His passion is the expository preaching of God's Word. After three years he answered a call to Grace Bible Church in Woodbine, IL where he served for four years as pastor of the church and head of the Woodbine Christian School. Spanish Service | 9am-10:45am | Conference Center, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary at Clarks Summit in 2014. Ministry Philosophy: Paul told the Corinthian church that, all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner. So, my role is to make every ministry in our church successful by tending to the business and organizational mechanics of the church, making sure they run smoothly and effectively. All Rights Reserved. He has been married to his wife Shana Waldrop since December of 1995 , and has two children Hayden Waldrop and Keiley Waldrop. Pastor Dalton attended Tennessee Temple University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Studies. Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. About Watch Online Give. In 1994 he met his wife Sara at church, and they marries a year later. 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. I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. He visits senior adults who maybe hospitalized and those living in Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facilities. STAFF PASTOR. 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. MORE. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. He graduated from Piedmont International University in 2009 and has been working in the vocational ministry since then. He considers Gods blessings for being raised in church, and a godly heritage was a foundation in his youth. Meet our pastoral staff. . From that point on I have strived to grow to be more like Christ and serve Him in all I do. James made profession of faith at the age of 5, but over the years had doubts about his salvation. 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. 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. His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. He has high regard for the power of the Scriptures and loves teaching them and . This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. Executive Pastor Courtney D. Meadow After many years of singing and evangelism, him and his wife, Hannah Ward, are tremendously grateful for the opportunity to lead the worship at Grace Baptist Church. Read More. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Read More. The first service was held in the old Cameron Patten Hotel building on Main Street in South Pittsburg,TN with 19 in attendance. kim@graceintullahoma.com. 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. I came to Jesus in repentance and faith. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; . Talk about your family. Sunday Evening - Not at this Time. He is involved with the individuals in the program to the point of identifying specific needs and providing support. Curated. At Grace Baptist Church we love God, We believe in Gods radical, unconditional and unwavering love for us. He also did some post-doctoral studies at Trinity Southwest University. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. in Biblical Studies from Sterling collegRead More, Nancy comes to us from Bowling Green, KY. She received her B.S. All Rights Reserved. Associate Pastor Nick McPheron Ken Kirkley. 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. We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. 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. Director of Youth Ministry He now serves as associate pastor (administration). Minister of Elementary & Local Missions. Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia. He is now in his thirty-first year at Grace Baptist Church. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. SUN Morning Worship. Being Lutheran I went through two years of confirmation but never knew the Lord until I was twenty years old. He was saved forty years ago and was baptized with . The church wherRead More, Ben grew up in East Tennessee before moving to Middle Tennessee for Middle and High SchoolRead More, Ethan grew up in Spokane, Washington, got his BA. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. Chris Crowley, Minister of Music Rev. Laurie is married Stephen is the family and childrens pastor here at Grace. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. We're always glad to hear from you! 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. They also have four grandsons. If you have any questions, please contact our church office. At Grace Baptist Church the role of elder is primarily filled by the Senior Pastor and certain Associate/Assistant Pastors (vocational elders). 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. During that sermon, God convinced me that I was sinner and fell short of His glory (Romans 3:23). Jim also concentrates on outreach, evangelism and ministry, for the purpose of discipling people age 55 and up. After beginning at Grace Life through a pastoral internship program, he joined our staff on completion of Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Grace Baptist Church. Delinda continues her career as a nurse and has worked in the office of a local surgeon for the past 17 years. Director of Missions. Chet, Ann (married since 1977), their three daughters and his guitar came to Grace Baptist Church in 2000 and began faithfully leading us in worship shortly . 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 . Meet the Staff of Grace Baptist Church. Our Staff Get to know us. These men have dedicated themselves to faithfully shepherding the flock and following God's leading for ministry at our church. He pastored at a small church in northern California for nineteen years. I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; Giving; Sermons; Staff. Personal Testimony: After accepting Christ as my personal Savior at the age of twelve while attending a summer Bible camp, I was nurtured in the Scriptures in my church prior to attending a three-year Bible institute which firmly grounded me in the essential biblical truths. We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . Instagram 2023 Grace Baptist. 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. Through God's providence, a missionary and youth pastor invested in my life to show me the glory of a life lived for God. . Floyd, VA 24091, Sunday School - 9AM If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. Thats when ministry happens. Larry & Carolyn have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandkids. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. 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. By God's grace, Curt Laughlin became a new creature in Jesus Christ at the age of 26. Pastor's Assistant. 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. Supply Pastor. 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. OUR HISTORY. Grace Baptist Church is here to share the grace of God. Charlie joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in January 2008. He recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. 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. The most important part of my ministry at Grace Baptist Church is to respond to the total needs of the people who have been entrusted to my carebe they spiritual, material, or emotional in nature. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. My religious upbringing was nominal at best. After several years of feeling . Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. Get Connected. Morning Worship - 10AM For the previous 17 years he has served as a full time pastor in multiple churches. Exclude from home page BNG staff. Jim leads our mid-week prayer meeting. About Us Our Staff. Grace Harbor Church & School. He also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. 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. Pastor Rick Schuurmans is a native of Tyndall, South Dakota. Kirk Horton Executive Pastor. Tim Perrin . Staff - GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Meet Our Team Chad Dalton Lead Pastor Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. 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. Church Staff At Grace Baptist, we believe all members are ministers of the Church. 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. Staff. Kurt joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in February 2018 as the Student Pastor. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. He has been active in Kids Ministry at Compass . He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Biblical teaching with a strong emphasis on practical application sets the standard, while prayer is the power source that keeps the ministry running. The church wher. Minister of Preschool & Grace Place. I want kids to grow up loving and serving God through the local church. Childrens Ministry is an important part of building a strong foundation of faith. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. 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. He saved me by his grace, and gave me renewed hope. Larry then decided to retire and moved to Grants Pass. Now, here at Grace Baptist Church, my family and I have been remarkably refreshed and blessed by this body of believers. Email: joey@gracebaptistgardner.com Brandon Champagne, Worship & Community Impact Pastor Brandon has been on Staff at Grace since August 2021. About Us. My most oft repeated prayer regarding ministry is that the Lord would enable me to faithfully fulfill what He has called me to do in shepherding the flock and thereby magnify the name of Christ. Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). Suzanne L. Vinson, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Rev. We were married shortly after graduation in 1990. 12881 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 (714)544-5520. Lauryn Everic, Associate Minister to Youth 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. I believe God has put me here so that, through my efforts, youth would come to have a deeper relationship with Him. 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 Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. 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. 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. He married Heidi in 1995. (605) 941-2495. pastor@gracebaptistsf.org. 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. 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.