I came to Jesus in repentance and faith. I want kids to grow up loving and serving God through the local church. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Now, here at Grace Baptist Church, my family and I have been remarkably refreshed and blessed by this body of believers. Through God's providence, a missionary and youth pastor invested in my life to show me the glory of a life lived for God. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; . Staff. I believe God has put me here so that, through my efforts, youth would come to have a deeper relationship with Him. Charlie joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in January 2008. Outreach Pastor. Staff Grace Baptist Church. 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. After living in New Jersey for 18 years we recently moved back to the Midwest and currently reside in Lee's Summit. 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. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. . . These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. 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. He also did some post-doctoral studies at Trinity Southwest University. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. 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. Originally from northwest Illinois, Pastor Ascher and his wife Delinda came to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1981. 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. That wasnt a hard choice, but its made all the difference in my life ever since. OUR HISTORY. It is one of the most important communities we can develop. Until that day, I had been under the impression I could earn my place in heaven by good works. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. 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. STAFF PASTOR. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. Hannah McKeown. If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. (605) 941-2495. pastor@gracebaptistsf.org. Follow us on Facebook; You Tube; Connect with us. from The Masters Seminary in 2003. Talk about your family. He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. Pastor Rick Schuurmans is a native of Tyndall, South Dakota. 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 Exclude from home page BNG staff. After several years of feeling Read More, Address: 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193, 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193. 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. The first service was held in the old Cameron Patten Hotel building on Main Street in South Pittsburg,TN with 19 in attendance. He was saved forty years ago and was baptized with . Childrens Ministry is an important part of building a strong foundation of faith. Nathaniel was born and raised in Southern California and has been attending Compass Bible Church since high school. Curated. He served as a Bible teacher in the Academy and Mrs. Ascher worked as a nurse. SUN Morning Worship. 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. I didnt avoid the well-deserved earthly discipline that resulted from my behavior, but I am glad to say that from that day forward I have rested secure in the knowledge that the eternal price for my sin has been paid in full and I look forward to spending eternity with Christ in heaven. Pastor Dalton attended Tennessee Temple University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Studies. By God's grace, Curt Laughlin became a new creature in Jesus Christ at the age of 26. Suzanne L. Vinson, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Rev. * Except for All Family Sundays | 10am Services | See Events page for applicable dates and details. (540) 331 - 8559. jmwilliams00@outlook.com. He pastored at a small church in northern California for nineteen years. Ben sees worship through the avenue of music and . He has high regard for the power of the Scriptures and loves teaching them and . Read More . 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. 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. He began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. Spanish Service | 9am-10:45am | Conference Center, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. Staff Grace Baptist Church Staff God sends just the right people to lead our church. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. 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. From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. 20:28) There can be no greater motivation for a servant of Christ than these words. At Grace Baptist Church the role of elder is primarily filled by the Senior Pastor and certain Associate/Assistant Pastors (vocational elders). MISSION STATEMENT . 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. Our ministry is most successful when we work hand in hand with families (whenever possible) and come alongside parents with encouragement, guidance, and support. 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. Follow Us. 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. Director of Missions. Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. Meet the Staff of Grace Baptist Church. This is the model seen in Titus 1:5 and Acts 14:23. He recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. I want our students to be introduced to life-changing Biblical truth and refine their understanding the essential components of Christianity. 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 . Senior Pastor Name: Pierre Rosa Family: Wife - Denise; Children - Julia Blog: https://pierrerosa.wordpress.com/ After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. All Rights Reserved. Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. Staff | Grace Baptist Church PASTOR: DR. JEFF WALDROP Bio: Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Pastor Larry came to know the Lord when he was thirty years old. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. His passion is the expository preaching of God's Word. 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. Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. Hehasserved churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and now Oregon. 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. Read More. In 1997 I married my wife Shelley and we have five children (Ian, Sophia, Aidan, Selah, and Sierra). They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. Pastor Jeff Waldrop has an earned A.S. in Sacred Literature from Covington Theological Seminary, an earned B.A. Larry & Carolyn have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandkids. Lauryn Everic, Associate Minister to Youth kim@graceintullahoma.com. He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta retired.". My life was radically changed for time and eternity by the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. 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 He entered the ministry at forty-two. Larry then decided to retire and moved to Grants Pass. Delinda continues her career as a nurse and has worked in the office of a local surgeon for the past 17 years. Grow in Grace Preschool Director. He married Heidi in 1995. Dr. Bob Farmer has been in the ministry for over thirty years. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. He graduated from Bible college in 1992. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. We were married shortly after graduation in 1990. He started preaching at the age of 12 and was called to preach at 16. Exclude from home page BNG staff 'Holy Queer' author seeks Black church inclusion beyond . He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. During those teen years, he realized he was lost, and at the age of 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. Kirk Horton Executive Pastor. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. 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 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. Kurt joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in February 2018 as the Student Pastor. 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. Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later. However, God had other plans and led him to start a church in Shady Cove. What is the most important part of your Ministry? He also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. In 1994 he met his wife Sara at church, and they marries a year later. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; Giving; Sermons; Staff. After several years of feeling . My philosophy of ministry is simple, to preach the truth and love the people. We serve a great and glorious God that has lavished all blessings on us and we must respond with true devotion to Him in all we do. From that point on I have strived to grow to be more like Christ and serve Him in all I do. Exclude from home page BNG staff. From there, my devotion and church attendance were questionable until I reached High School. Jim also concentrates on outreach, evangelism and ministry, for the purpose of discipling people age 55 and up. Lead Pastor. 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. What is the most important part of your ministry? Laurie Smith. 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. 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. 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. If you have any questions, please contact our church office. This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. Service Times. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. Get Connected. Being Lutheran I went through two years of confirmation but never knew the Lord until I was twenty years old. 12881 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 (714)544-5520. Wednesday Kid's Quest/Teen Group/Adult Bible Study - 6:30 pm. He Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Laurie is married Stephen is the family and childrens pastor here at Grace. 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. Its easy to think that simplifying complex ideas and creating clarity through detailed policies might rank high in my ministry, and they do. Charlie Walton. My religious upbringing was nominal at best. He is involved with the individuals in the program to the point of identifying specific needs and providing support. His ministry roles have included: worship, outreach, small groups, and men's discipleship. He. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. Kurt has a desire to see students excel in their faith and life as passionate followers of Jesus Christ. Chris Crowley, Minister of Music Rev. Clinton McFarland. North Spartan Baptist Association . Pastor's Assistant. 241 Gallimore Lane Ken Kirkley. Robert is an Evansville native and has served as Music Minister in many churches. Read more Kevin and Laurie Graham Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Staff. His role as worship leader includes leading corporate worship, directing the choir, coordinating special music, and organizing our special singings. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. Children are an essential part of the church and Gods kingdom. I get to do this from the pulpit, by preaching Gods Word every week (2 Timothy 4:2). Ben serves as assistant pastor of Grace Life for worship and administration. 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. Thats when ministry happens. His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. He visits senior adults who maybe hospitalized and those living in Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facilities. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). Meet our pastoral staff. Quick Links. Grace Baptist Church. Read More. The Lord has graciously seen fit not only to call me to salvation in Christ but to also serve as an undershepherd of Grace Baptist Church. For the past eighteen years, he and his family have lived in Floyd County, Virginia establishing Grace Baptist Church. 2023 Grace Baptist. For the previous 17 years he has served as a full time pastor in multiple churches. He has been active in Kids Ministry at Compass . Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. After beginning at Grace Life through a pastoral internship program, he joined our staff on completion of Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He saved me by his grace, and gave me renewed hope. 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 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. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. Instagram Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. 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. in Biblical Studies from Sterling collegRead More, Nancy comes to us from Bowling Green, KY. She received her B.S. Pastor and Delinda have three grown sons, all graduates of Grace Christian Academy, all married and all living in the area. MORE. Sunday 10:45 am . Staff Beliefs Contact Us Give Watch Watch Live Messages Daily Devotional School About Us Pricing . Her main role is to assist the Pastor and other ministry leaders in the daily operations of the church. It his job to prepare hearts for the preaching of God's word. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary at Clarks Summit in 2014. Pastor. Minister of Preschool & Grace Place. What is the most important part of your Ministry? Morning Worship - 10AM They have 5 children who are all involved in ministry., Kevin Fontaine began attending a Christian school in 9th grade. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta . God has established the office of elder (2 Timothy 3:14-15) to provide continuity and leadership for His Church. He considers Gods blessings for being raised in church, and a godly heritage was a foundation in his youth. Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. But people are the most important part of my ministry. Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Floyd, VA 24091, Sunday School - 9AM The Senior Pastor has called additional lay elders from the congregation as needed. Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. Grace Baptist Church Music Minister Robert Reich Bro. Associate Pastor Nick McPheron Grace Baptist Church was established on August 23, 1970. Grace Harbor Church & School. My beautiful wife, Kerrie, and I met in college at Rockhurst - she loved me at first sight! Copyright 2019 - Grace Baptist Church | All Rights Reserved. degree in CommunicationsRead More, Zack grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Forest Park High School. Church Staff At Grace Baptist, we believe all members are ministers of the Church. . They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. 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. I earned my B.A. Church Website Builder by mychurchwebsite.net. At Grace Baptist Church we love God, We believe in Gods radical, unconditional and unwavering love for us. . He and his wife, Maria, live in Freeland, PA with their 3 daughters and dog, Duke. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. These men have dedicated themselves to faithfully shepherding the flock and following God's leading for ministry at our church. During that sermon, God convinced me that I was sinner and fell short of His glory (Romans 3:23). Read More. Interim Worship Director JonMichael Weigel. Tim Perrin . Curated. After four years there he then started attending Solid Rock Baptist Church and was asked to serve as their administrative pastor. They also have four grandsons. Tyler Smith Intern. Director of Youth Ministry We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. 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. 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. Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia. Jim leads our mid-week prayer meeting. He graduated from Piedmont International University in 2009 and has been working in the vocational ministry since then. Minister of Music He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). Everything we do is about following Jesus. From a young age, Zack developed a love for music and worship among the church. from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1999 and my M.Div. The church wher. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. Minister of Elementary & Local Missions. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee.
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