Personal Testimony: God reached out to me when I was very young because He knew my heart would harden with each passing moment. Our Staff Get to know us. Laurie is married Stephen is the family and childrens pastor here at Grace. Originally from northwest Illinois, Pastor Ascher and his wife Delinda came to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1981. 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 began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. Pastor Larry came to know the Lord when he was thirty years old. We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. But people are the most important part of my ministry. 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. It his job to prepare hearts for the preaching of God's word. Service Times. Larry then decided to retire and moved to Grants Pass. Hannah McKeown. Staff. Staff Beliefs Contact Us Give Watch Watch Live Messages Daily Devotional School About Us Pricing . He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. James attended Valley Baptist Christian School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from there in, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. Staff - GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Meet Our Team Chad Dalton Lead Pastor Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. Copyright 2019 - Grace Baptist Church | All Rights Reserved. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. He graduated from Piedmont International University in 2009 and has been working in the vocational ministry since then. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. Director of Missions. Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. Read More. 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. 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. I want kids to grow up loving and serving God through the local church. Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. My beautiful wife, Kerrie, and I met in college at Rockhurst - she loved me at first sight! (605) 941-2495. pastor@gracebaptistsf.org. Family: Husband - Chuck; Children - Meredith, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, and Sarah, Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, Corban University. After several years of feeling . Kirk Horton Executive Pastor. He has been active in Kids Ministry at Compass . He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. What is the most important part of your ministry? degree in CommunicationsRead More, Zack grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Forest Park High School. Follow Us. . * Except for All Family Sundays | 10am Services | See Events page for applicable dates and details. 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. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. In 1997 I married my wife Shelley and we have five children (Ian, Sophia, Aidan, Selah, and Sierra). 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 . Follow us on Facebook; You Tube; Connect with us. 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. Kurt joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in February 2018 as the Student Pastor. They also have four grandsons. kim@graceintullahoma.com. All Rights Reserved. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. I want our students to be introduced to life-changing Biblical truth and refine their understanding the essential components of Christianity. Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. 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. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. What is the most important part of your Ministry? 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. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. Being Lutheran I went through two years of confirmation but never knew the Lord until I was twenty years old. This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. 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. 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. 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. 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 graduated from Bible college in 1992. Exclude from home page BNG staff 'Holy Queer' author seeks Black church inclusion beyond . Suzanne L. Vinson, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Rev. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. He served as a Bible teacher in the Academy and Mrs. Ascher worked as a nurse. Read More . Pastor Dalton has served as an Associate Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach at Northfield Baptist Church in Ohio for ten years. In 1994 he met his wife Sara at church, and they marries a year later. What is the most important part of your ministry? I came to Jesus in repentance and faith. Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later. Get Connected. Lead Pastor. Ben serves as assistant pastor of Grace Life for worship and administration. My life was radically changed for time and eternity by the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. Outreach Pastor. Chris Crowley, Minister of Music Rev. 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. 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. 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. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. His role as worship leader includes leading corporate worship, directing the choir, coordinating special music, and organizing our special singings. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. Rev. MORE. During that sermon, God convinced me that I was sinner and fell short of His glory (Romans 3:23). Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. He has been married to his wife Shana Waldrop since December of 1995 , and has two children Hayden Waldrop and Keiley Waldrop. God has established the office of elder (2 Timothy 3:14-15) to provide continuity and leadership for His Church. Sunday Evening - Not at this Time. Pastor Rick Schuurmans is a native of Tyndall, South Dakota. North Spartan Baptist Association . 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. However, God had other plans and led him to start a church in Shady Cove. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. Ken Kirkley. 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. Dr. Courtney Allen Crump, Senior Pastor Rev. Read More. 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. 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. Read More. Associate Pastor Nick McPheron Grace Baptist Church is here to share the grace of God. Read More . Sunday 10:45 am . After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. Charlie Walton. My philosophy of ministry is simple, to preach the truth and love the people. (540) 331 - 8559. jmwilliams00@outlook.com. . He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta . Minister of Elementary & Local Missions. 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 first service was held in the old Cameron Patten Hotel building on Main Street in South Pittsburg,TN with 19 in attendance. Robert is an Evansville native and has served as Music Minister in many churches. Until that day, I had been under the impression I could earn my place in heaven by good works. 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. If you have any questions, please contact our church office. His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. They have 5 children who are all involved in ministry., Kevin Fontaine began attending a Christian school in 9th grade. John Jupp attended West Coast Baptist College where he met and married his wife, Ashley. He Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Exclude from home page BNG staff. 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. About Watch Online Give. That wasnt a hard choice, but its made all the difference in my life ever since. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. Thats when ministry happens. I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Now, here at Grace Baptist Church, my family and I have been remarkably refreshed and blessed by this body of believers. The church wher. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. Meet our pastoral staff. Exclude from home page BNG staff. Her main role is to assist the Pastor and other ministry leaders in the daily operations of the church. Senior Pastor Name: Pierre Rosa Family: Wife - Denise; Children - Julia Blog: https://pierrerosa.wordpress.com/ Talk about your family. 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. 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. He pastored at a small church in northern California for nineteen years. I believe God has put me here so that, through my efforts, youth would come to have a deeper relationship with Him. 2023 Grace Baptist. The law should reflect that. 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 . He is now in his thirty-first year at Grace Baptist Church. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. 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. MISSION STATEMENT . Lauryn Everic, Associate Minister to Youth Email: joey@gracebaptistgardner.com Brandon Champagne, Worship & Community Impact Pastor Brandon has been on Staff at Grace since August 2021. Director of Youth Ministry Pastor Jeff Waldrop has an earned A.S. in Sacred Literature from Covington Theological Seminary, an earned B.A. Grace Baptist Church was established on August 23, 1970. He entered the ministry at forty-two. Through God's providence, a missionary and youth pastor invested in my life to show me the glory of a life lived for God. After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). 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. James made profession of faith at the age of 5, but over the years had doubts about his salvation. from The Masters Seminary in 2003. 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. Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. The Grace Baptist congregation has grown over the years resulting in the need for larger accommodations including our present site. from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1999 and my M.Div. Charlie joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in January 2008. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. What is the most important part of your Ministry? Jim leads our mid-week prayer meeting. Interim Worship Director JonMichael Weigel. Kim McGehee. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. Grace Harbor Church & School. Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia. Biblical teaching with a strong emphasis on practical application sets the standard, while prayer is the power source that keeps the ministry running. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. He also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. My religious upbringing was nominal at best. If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. Main Campus: 2176 Walling Rd, Springfield, TN 37172 Administration Office: 2100 Park Plaza Dr, Springfield, TN 37172 Telephone: 615.384.3393 Laurie Smith. Pastor and Delinda have three grown sons, all graduates of Grace Christian Academy, all married and all living in the area. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. Scott Galloway. Staff. Our ministry is most successful when we work hand in hand with families (whenever possible) and come alongside parents with encouragement, guidance, and support. Its easy to think that simplifying complex ideas and creating clarity through detailed policies might rank high in my ministry, and they do. He recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. Floyd, VA 24091, Sunday School - 9AM I earned my B.A. He has high regard for the power of the Scriptures and loves teaching them and . He was saved forty years ago and was baptized with . About Us Our Staff. Church Staff At Grace Baptist, we believe all members are ministers of the Church. Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. From a young age, Zack developed a love for music and worship among the church. Executive Pastor Courtney D. Meadow . Morning Worship - 10AM He is involved with the individuals in the program to the point of identifying specific needs and providing support. I get to do this from the pulpit, by preaching Gods Word every week (2 Timothy 4:2). It is one of the most important communities we can develop. He considers Gods blessings for being raised in church, and a godly heritage was a foundation in his youth. If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. Clinton McFarland. Read More. Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). 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. Curated. 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. 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. 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. 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. Hehasserved churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and now Oregon. 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. We were married shortly after graduation in 1990. Quick Links. 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 visits senior adults who maybe hospitalized and those living in Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facilities. We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). He now serves as associate pastor (administration). 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. STAFF PASTOR. After four years there he then started attending Solid Rock Baptist Church and was asked to serve as their administrative pastor. 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. Larry & Carolyn have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandkids. Childrens Ministry is an important part of building a strong foundation of faith. Grace Baptist Church Music Minister Robert Reich Bro. Bruce Schmidt became a follower of Christ as a young boy and has grown in his faith for over 50 years. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Staff Grace Baptist Church Staff God sends just the right people to lead our 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. Everything we do is about following Jesus. Supply Pastor. 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. 20:28) There can be no greater motivation for a servant of Christ than these words. Staff | Grace Baptist Church PASTOR: DR. JEFF WALDROP Bio: Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Meet the Staff of Grace Baptist Church. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. 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. Tim Perrin . He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta retired.". 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 For the previous 17 years he has served as a full time pastor in multiple churches. Curated. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. Church Website Builder by mychurchwebsite.net. 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. Dr. Bob Farmer has been in the ministry for over thirty years. 241 Gallimore Lane Read more Kevin and Laurie Graham Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011.