Now, here at Grace Baptist Church, my family and I have been remarkably refreshed and blessed by this body of believers. Ben sees worship through the avenue of music and . Associate Pastor Nick McPheron Grace Baptist Church. 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. North Spartan Baptist Association . It his job to prepare hearts for the preaching of God's word. Kirk Horton Executive Pastor. My beautiful wife, Kerrie, and I met in college at Rockhurst - she loved me at first sight! They have 5 children who are all involved in ministry., Kevin Fontaine began attending a Christian school in 9th grade. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. 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. Staff Grace Baptist Church Staff God sends just the right people to lead our church. 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. Charlie joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in January 2008. 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 Its easy to think that simplifying complex ideas and creating clarity through detailed policies might rank high in my ministry, and they do. 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. In 1997 I married my wife Shelley and we have five children (Ian, Sophia, Aidan, Selah, and Sierra). I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). 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. 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. Staff Grace Baptist Church. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. 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. 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. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. During those teen years, he realized he was lost, and at the age of 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. from The Masters Seminary in 2003. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. My life was radically changed for time and eternity by the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Kurt has a desire to see students excel in their faith and life as passionate followers of Jesus Christ. 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. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. 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. Service Times. Ken Kirkley. Read More. Staff | Grace Baptist Church PASTOR: DR. JEFF WALDROP Bio: Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Pastor and Delinda have three grown sons, all graduates of Grace Christian Academy, all married and all living in the area. He has high regard for the power of the Scriptures and loves teaching them and . We are totally committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Bruce Schmidt became a follower of Christ as a young boy and has grown in his faith for over 50 years. Instagram Pastor Dalton attended Tennessee Temple University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Studies. He. He and his wife, Maria, live in Freeland, PA with their 3 daughters and dog, Duke. 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. Follow us on Facebook; You Tube; Connect with us. His role as worship leader includes leading corporate worship, directing the choir, coordinating special music, and organizing our special singings. 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. My religious upbringing was nominal at best. Director of Youth Ministry He also did some post-doctoral studies at Trinity Southwest University. 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. He entered the ministry at forty-two. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Exclude from home page BNG staff. Chris Crowley, Minister of Music Rev. Scott Galloway. Sunday Evening - Not at this Time. For the previous 17 years he has served as a full time pastor in multiple churches. He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta . Larry & Carolyn have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandkids. Copyright 2019 - Grace Baptist Church | All Rights Reserved. He started preaching at the age of 12 and was called to preach at 16. Spanish Service | 9am-10:45am | Conference Center, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. At Grace Baptist Church we love God, We believe in Gods radical, unconditional and unwavering love for 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. Follow Us. Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). 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. 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. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; . Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. 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. He has been active in Kids Ministry at Compass . He also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. Clinton McFarland. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. I want kids to grow up loving and serving God through the local church. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. Children are an essential part of the church and Gods kingdom. (605) 941-2495. pastor@gracebaptistsf.org. In 1994 he met his wife Sara at church, and they marries a year later. Kurt joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in February 2018 as the Student Pastor. The church wher. This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. What is the most important part of your Ministry? He now serves as associate pastor (administration). They also have four grandsons. (540) 331 - 8559. jmwilliams00@outlook.com. It is one of the most important communities we can develop. Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. Senior Pastor Name: Pierre Rosa Family: Wife - Denise; Children - Julia Blog: https://pierrerosa.wordpress.com/ My philosophy of ministry is simple, to preach the truth and love the people. 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. About Watch Online Give. I earned my B.A. His ministry roles have included: worship, outreach, small groups, and men's discipleship. James attended Valley Baptist Christian School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from there in, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. Delinda continues her career as a nurse and has worked in the office of a local surgeon for the past 17 years. The first service was held in the old Cameron Patten Hotel building on Main Street in South Pittsburg,TN with 19 in attendance. James made profession of faith at the age of 5, but over the years had doubts about his salvation. 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. 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. 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. Minister of Preschool & Grace Place. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. Minister of Music Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. These men have dedicated themselves to faithfully shepherding the flock and following God's leading for ministry at our church. From there, my devotion and church attendance were questionable until I reached High School. Director of Missions. All Rights Reserved. STAFF PASTOR. He married Heidi in 1995. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary at Clarks Summit in 2014. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. Meet our pastoral staff. Grace Harbor Church & School. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. I want our students to be introduced to life-changing Biblical truth and refine their understanding the essential components of Christianity. During that sermon, God convinced me that I was sinner and fell short of His glory (Romans 3:23). Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. Everything we do is about following Jesus. 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. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. This is the model seen in Titus 1:5 and Acts 14:23. Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. Tim Perrin . Main Campus: 2176 Walling Rd, Springfield, TN 37172 Administration Office: 2100 Park Plaza Dr, Springfield, TN 37172 Telephone: 615.384.3393 Suzanne L. Vinson, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Rev. Church Website Builder by mychurchwebsite.net. He Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. 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. 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. . We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. He saved me by his grace, and gave me renewed hope. What is the most important part of your ministry? I get to do this from the pulpit, by preaching Gods Word every week (2 Timothy 4:2). He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta retired.". He graduated from Bible college in 1992. Grace Baptist Church is here to share the grace of God. Executive Pastor Courtney D. Meadow 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. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. What is the most important part of your Ministry? These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. Pastor Rick Schuurmans is a native of Tyndall, South Dakota. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. He is now in his thirty-first year at Grace Baptist Church. 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. kim@graceintullahoma.com. Our ministry is most successful when we work hand in hand with families (whenever possible) and come alongside parents with encouragement, guidance, and support. Read More. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. . Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). Originally from northwest Illinois, Pastor Ascher and his wife Delinda came to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1981. The Senior Pastor has called additional lay elders from the congregation as needed. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. Staff. If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. Pastor's Assistant. Jim leads our mid-week prayer meeting. Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later. 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. About Us Our Staff. For the past eighteen years, he and his family have lived in Floyd County, Virginia establishing Grace Baptist Church. Sunday 10:45 am . He served as a Bible teacher in the Academy and Mrs. Ascher worked as a nurse. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. He has been married to his wife Shana Waldrop since December of 1995 , and has two children Hayden Waldrop and Keiley Waldrop. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. He considers Gods blessings for being raised in church, and a godly heritage was a foundation in his youth. 12881 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 (714)544-5520. Personal Testimony: God reached out to me when I was very young because He knew my heart would harden with each passing moment. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Jim also concentrates on outreach, evangelism and ministry, for the purpose of discipling people age 55 and up. Interim Worship Director JonMichael Weigel. 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. Kim McGehee. Read More . We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . God has established the office of elder (2 Timothy 3:14-15) to provide continuity and leadership for His Church. Nathaniel was born and raised in Southern California and has been attending Compass Bible Church since high school. He recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. Get Connected. Morning Worship - 10AM The Grace Baptist congregation has grown over the years resulting in the need for larger accommodations including our present site. Quick Links. Hannah McKeown. Through God's providence, a missionary and youth pastor invested in my life to show me the glory of a life lived for God. However, God had other plans and led him to start a church in Shady Cove. Lead Pastor. Tyler Smith Intern. Curated. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. He pastored at a small church in northern California for nineteen years. We're always glad to hear from you! We were married shortly after graduation in 1990. Pastor Dalton has served as an Associate Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach at Northfield Baptist Church in Ohio for ten years. John Jupp attended West Coast Baptist College where he met and married his wife, Ashley. 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 Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee.