Ken Kirkley. Scott Galloway. Minister of Music He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist 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. Until that day, I had been under the impression I could earn my place in heaven by good works. Grow in Grace Preschool Director. His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. Read more Kevin and Laurie Graham Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. Rev. He. 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 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. I believe God has put me here so that, through my efforts, youth would come to have a deeper relationship with Him. In 1997 I married my wife Shelley and we have five children (Ian, Sophia, Aidan, Selah, and Sierra). 'Holy Queer' author seeks Black church inclusion beyond singing with He entered the ministry at forty-two. 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. He also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. What is the most important part of your 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. Wednesday Kid's Quest/Teen Group/Adult Bible Study - 6:30 pm. He recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. After four years there he then started attending Solid Rock Baptist Church and was asked to serve as their administrative pastor. They have 5 children who are all involved in ministry., Kevin Fontaine began attending a Christian school in 9th grade. 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. Staff | gracebaptistchurch 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. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. 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. SUN Morning Worship. During those teen years, he realized he was lost, and at the age of 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. 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. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. Follow us on Facebook; You Tube; Connect with us. All Rights Reserved. I want kids to grow up loving and serving God through the local church. Charlie Walton. He Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Meet our pastoral staff. Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later. Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. 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). Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta retired.". Pastor Jeff Waldrop has an earned A.S. in Sacred Literature from Covington Theological Seminary, an earned B.A. He was saved forty years ago and was baptized with . Sunday Evening - Not at this Time. I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. Children are an essential part of the church and Gods kingdom. He saved me by his grace, and gave me renewed hope. STAFF - Grace Baptist Church If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. Meet The Staff | Grace Baptist Church | Stockbridge 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. If you have any questions, please contact our church office. Pastor Dalton attended Tennessee Temple University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Studies. Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. Read More. My philosophy of ministry is simple, to preach the truth and love the people. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. Read More . All Rights Reserved. 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. Laurie is married Stephen is the family and childrens pastor here at Grace. John Jupp attended West Coast Baptist College where he met and married his wife, Ashley. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. Pastor. Associate Pastor Nick McPheron What is the most important part of your Ministry? Pastor Larry came to know the Lord when he was thirty years old. He is involved with the individuals in the program to the point of identifying specific needs and providing support. The Well Network continues to grow, announces next college town for 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. Exclude from home page BNG staff. 12881 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 (714)544-5520. We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. Hannah McKeown. Grace Baptist Church is here to share the grace of God. 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. Through God's providence, a missionary and youth pastor invested in my life to show me the glory of a life lived for God. About Us Our Staff. from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1999 and my M.Div. Get Connected. 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 . Laurie Smith. Staff | Grace Baptist Church, Gainesville, FL Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. He considers Gods blessings for being raised in church, and a godly heritage was a foundation in his youth. Staff Grace Baptist Church. Main Campus: 2176 Walling Rd, Springfield, TN 37172 Administration Office: 2100 Park Plaza Dr, Springfield, TN 37172 Telephone: 615.384.3393 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. Pastor and Delinda have three grown sons, all graduates of Grace Christian Academy, all married and all living in the area. Dr. Bob Farmer has been in the ministry for over thirty years. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. Our Staff | Grace Baptist Church Grace Harbor Church & School. 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. Church Staff - Grace Baptist 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. It his job to prepare hearts for the preaching of God's word. Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Corban University; Master of Management, Willamette University. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. Morning Worship - 10AM Exclude from home page BNG staff 'Holy Queer' author seeks Black church inclusion beyond . Everything we do is about following Jesus. Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. His ministry roles have included: worship, outreach, small groups, and men's discipleship. My religious upbringing was nominal at best. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; . He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary at Clarks Summit in 2014. 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. Clinton McFarland. 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. I earned my B.A. About us | Grace Baptist Church Director of Missions. He began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. Floyd, VA 24091, Sunday School - 9AM Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. 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. Staff - Grace Baptist Church Hehasserved churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and now Oregon. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. Meet Our Staff Compass Bible Church Tustin James attended Valley Baptist Christian School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from there in, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. My life was radically changed for time and eternity by the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read More. He graduated from Bible college in 1992. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. Staff - mygracebaptist.church 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. 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. Curated. Spanish Service | 9am-10:45am | Conference Center, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. He and his wife, Maria, live in Freeland, PA with their 3 daughters and dog, Duke. After several years of feeling Read More, Address: 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193, 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193. Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. He visits senior adults who maybe hospitalized and those living in Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facilities. From that point on I have strived to grow to be more like Christ and serve Him in all I do. 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. Pastor's Assistant. The first service was held in the old Cameron Patten Hotel building on Main Street in South Pittsburg,TN with 19 in attendance. Email: joey@gracebaptistgardner.com Brandon Champagne, Worship & Community Impact Pastor Brandon has been on Staff at Grace since August 2021. in Biblical Studies from Sterling collegRead More, Nancy comes to us from Bowling Green, KY. She received her B.S. ABOUT US | Grace Baptist Church But people are the most important part of my ministry. James made profession of faith at the age of 5, but over the years had doubts about his salvation. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. Staff | Grace 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 Grace Baptist congregation has grown over the years resulting in the need for larger accommodations including our present site. Personal Testimony: God reached out to me when I was very young because He knew my heart would harden with each passing moment. 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