After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. He married Heidi in 1995. I believe God has put me here so that, through my efforts, youth would come to have a deeper relationship with Him. Chris Crowley, Minister of Music Rev. North Spartan Baptist Association . If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. For the previous 17 years he has served as a full time pastor in multiple churches. 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. Larry then decided to retire and moved to Grants Pass. He graduated from Bible college in 1992. . Get Connected. This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. Pastor's Assistant. Lauryn Everic, Associate Minister to Youth Minister of Music Follow Us. 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. 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. Lead Pastor. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. 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 Her main role is to assist the Pastor and other ministry leaders in the daily operations of the church. Curated. OUR HISTORY. Tim Perrin . These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. 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. That wasnt a hard choice, but its made all the difference in my life ever since. Pastor and Delinda have three grown sons, all graduates of Grace Christian Academy, all married and all living in the area. I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). His passion is the expository preaching of God's Word. He graduated from Piedmont International University in 2009 and has been working in the vocational ministry since then. He was saved forty years ago and was baptized with . 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. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. From there, my devotion and church attendance were questionable until I reached High School. Curated. We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. Follow us on Facebook; You Tube; Connect with 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. This is the model seen in Titus 1:5 and Acts 14:23. 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. Main Campus: 2176 Walling Rd, Springfield, TN 37172 Administration Office: 2100 Park Plaza Dr, Springfield, TN 37172 Telephone: 615.384.3393 We were married shortly after graduation in 1990. STAFF PASTOR. He visits senior adults who maybe hospitalized and those living in Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facilities. Pastor Rick Schuurmans is a native of Tyndall, South Dakota. 12881 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 (714)544-5520. Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. Executive Pastor Courtney D. Meadow 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). Childrens Ministry is an important part of building a strong foundation of faith. kim@graceintullahoma.com. Outreach Pastor. Nathaniel was born and raised in Southern California and has been attending Compass Bible Church since high school. Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. 20:28) There can be no greater motivation for a servant of Christ than these words. We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . The first service was held in the old Cameron Patten Hotel building on Main Street in South Pittsburg,TN with 19 in attendance. Jim also concentrates on outreach, evangelism and ministry, for the purpose of discipling people age 55 and up. Wednesday Kid's Quest/Teen Group/Adult Bible Study - 6:30 pm. However, God had other plans and led him to start a church in Shady Cove. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. During that sermon, God convinced me that I was sinner and fell short of His glory (Romans 3:23). He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Larry & Carolyn have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandkids. Personal Testimony: God reached out to me when I was very young because He knew my heart would harden with each passing moment. Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. 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. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. 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 Hehasserved churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and now Oregon. 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. Staff. Read more Kevin and Laurie Graham Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Grace Baptist Church was established on August 23, 1970. He is now in his thirty-first year at Grace Baptist Church. Exclude from home page BNG staff. For the past eighteen years, he and his family have lived in Floyd County, Virginia establishing Grace Baptist Church. 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. It is one of the most important communities we can develop. Spanish Service | 9am-10:45am | Conference Center, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. After several years of feeling . Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. During those teen years, he realized he was lost, and at the age of 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bob Farmer has been in the ministry for over thirty years. Grace Baptist Church is here to share the grace of God. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; Giving; Sermons; Staff. What is the most important part of your ministry? 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. Staff Beliefs Contact Us Give Watch Watch Live Messages Daily Devotional School About Us Pricing . Through God's providence, a missionary and youth pastor invested in my life to show me the glory of a life lived for God. Everything we do is about following Jesus. James made profession of faith at the age of 5, but over the years had doubts about his salvation. Staff Grace Baptist Church Staff God sends just the right people to lead our church. He also did some post-doctoral studies at Trinity Southwest University. Suzanne L. Vinson, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Rev. He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta . Grace Baptist Church. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. We are totally committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. Kim McGehee. from The Masters Seminary in 2003. He is involved with the individuals in the program to the point of identifying specific needs and providing support. Ben sees worship through the avenue of music and . My philosophy of ministry is simple, to preach the truth and love the people. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. Hannah McKeown. Staff Grace Baptist Church. Robert is an Evansville native and has served as Music Minister in many churches. My life was radically changed for time and eternity by the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Meet the Staff of Grace Baptist Church. Dr. Courtney Allen Crump, Senior Pastor Rev. Email: joey@gracebaptistgardner.com Brandon Champagne, Worship & Community Impact Pastor Brandon has been on Staff at Grace since August 2021. 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. We're always glad to hear from you! Read More. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. Minister of Elementary & Local Missions. Until that day, I had been under the impression I could earn my place in heaven by good works. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. Morning Worship - 10AM From that point on I have strived to grow to be more like Christ and serve Him in all I do. SUN Morning Worship. 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. About Us. Pastor. All Rights Reserved. Scott Galloway. Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. . He Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Charlie Walton. 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. Grace Mission Church International is committed to making disciples for God's Kingdom both locally and in all nations, shepherding believers into disciple multipliers, in order that they may experience and be empowered to share the manifold grace of God. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. 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. He entered the ministry at forty-two. He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta retired.". He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. He and (540) 745-2410 Now, here at Grace Baptist Church, my family and I have been remarkably refreshed and blessed by this body of believers. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. 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. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. In 1994 he met his wife Sara at church, and they marries a year later. Minister of Preschool & Grace Place. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. At Grace Baptist Church we love God, We believe in Gods radical, unconditional and unwavering love for us. 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. He pastored at a small church in northern California for nineteen years. Our ministry is most successful when we work hand in hand with families (whenever possible) and come alongside parents with encouragement, guidance, and support. If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. I want our students to be introduced to life-changing Biblical truth and refine their understanding the essential components of Christianity. They have 5 children who are all involved in ministry., Kevin Fontaine began attending a Christian school in 9th grade. * Except for All Family Sundays | 10am Services | See Events page for applicable dates and details. 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. He has been active in Kids Ministry at Compass . After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. 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 recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. About Us Our Staff. They also have four grandsons. . He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. At Grace Baptist Church the role of elder is primarily filled by the Senior Pastor and certain Associate/Assistant Pastors (vocational elders). Delinda continues her career as a nurse and has worked in the office of a local surgeon for the past 17 years. Talk about your family. 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. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). in Biblical Studies from Sterling collegRead More, Nancy comes to us from Bowling Green, KY. She received her B.S. Sunday Evening - Not at this Time. Grace Harbor Church & School. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. Kurt joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in February 2018 as the Student Pastor. degree in CommunicationsRead More, Zack grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Forest Park High School. Laurie is married Stephen is the family and childrens pastor here at Grace. Staff. Pastor Jeff Waldrop has an earned A.S. in Sacred Literature from Covington Theological Seminary, an earned B.A. His role as worship leader includes leading corporate worship, directing the choir, coordinating special music, and organizing our special singings. MORE. 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. From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. I get to do this from the pulpit, by preaching Gods Word every week (2 Timothy 4:2). After living in New Jersey for 18 years we recently moved back to the Midwest and currently reside in Lee's Summit. 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. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. By God's grace, Curt Laughlin became a new creature in Jesus Christ at the age of 26. 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. His ministry roles have included: worship, outreach, small groups, and men's discipleship. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Being Lutheran I went through two years of confirmation but never knew the Lord until I was twenty years old.