Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. Director of Missions. Rev. Ken Kirkley. 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. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. However, God had other plans and led him to start a church in Shady Cove. 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). 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. Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). All Rights Reserved. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. I came to Jesus in repentance and faith. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. Hannah McKeown. What is the most important part of your Ministry? He also did some post-doctoral studies at Trinity Southwest University. Children are an essential part of the church and Gods kingdom. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. From a young age, Zack developed a love for music and worship among the church. These men have dedicated themselves to faithfully shepherding the flock and following God's leading for ministry at our church. Outreach Pastor. 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. Thats when ministry happens. 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. Staff | Grace Baptist Church Staff - Grace Baptist Church Grace Baptist Church Music Minister Robert Reich Bro. What is the most important part of your ministry? After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. Exclude from home page BNG staff. Staff | 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. 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. Staff. Tim Perrin . About Us. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. Staff - Grace Baptist Church Grace Baptist Staff | Lee's Summit, MO | Grace Baptist Church About us | Grace Baptist Church He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. It his job to prepare hearts for the preaching of God's word. His role as worship leader includes leading corporate worship, directing the choir, coordinating special music, and organizing our special singings. SUN Morning Worship. Charlie joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in January 2008. 'Holy Queer' author seeks Black church inclusion beyond singing with 241 Gallimore Lane I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). Read more Kevin and Laurie Graham Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. All Rights Reserved. After four years there he then started attending Solid Rock Baptist Church and was asked to serve as their administrative pastor. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. STAFF PASTOR. 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 Our Staff. in Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary, and an earned Master's of Theology - Th.M from Andersonville Theological Seminary, and holds an earned a Doctor of Theology - Th.D from Andersonville Theological Seminary. I want our students to be introduced to life-changing Biblical truth and refine their understanding the essential components of Christianity. If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. MORE. Sunday 10:45 am . 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. I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. Until that day, I had been under the impression I could earn my place in heaven by good works. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. Delinda continues her career as a nurse and has worked in the office of a local surgeon for the past 17 years. 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. Grace Baptist Church - Staff He pastored at a small church in northern California for nineteen years. Jim leads our mid-week prayer meeting. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. Our Staff Get to know us. Minister of Elementary & Local Missions. They have 5 children who are all involved in ministry., Kevin Fontaine began attending a Christian school in 9th grade. 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 grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. He started preaching at the age of 12 and was called to preach at 16. He also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. Our ministry is most successful when we work hand in hand with families (whenever possible) and come alongside parents with encouragement, guidance, and support. He began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. Church Staff At Grace Baptist, we believe all members are ministers of the Church. Senior Pastor Name: Pierre Rosa Family: Wife - Denise; Children - Julia Blog: https://pierrerosa.wordpress.com/ He served as a Bible teacher in the Academy and Mrs. Ascher worked as a nurse. Meet The Staff | Grace Baptist Church | Stockbridge By God's grace, Curt Laughlin became a new creature in Jesus Christ at the age of 26. 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. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. 2023 Grace Baptist. Robert is an Evansville native and has served as Music Minister in many churches. I believe God has put me here so that, through my efforts, youth would come to have a deeper relationship with Him. Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. STAFF - Grace Baptist Church Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. Our Staff - Grace Baptist Church 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. Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Bruce Schmidt became a follower of Christ as a young boy and has grown in his faith for over 50 years. Floyd, VA 24091, Sunday School - 9AM He has been married to his wife Shana Waldrop since December of 1995 , and has two children Hayden Waldrop and Keiley Waldrop. 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. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Lead Pastor. Staff and Contacts Grace Baptist Church of Richmond 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. Read More. He is now in his thirty-first year at Grace Baptist Church. Church Staff - Grace Baptist Grace Baptist Church is here to share the grace of God. 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. His ministry roles have included: worship, outreach, small groups, and men's discipleship. Family: Husband - Chuck; Children - Meredith, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, and Sarah, Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, Corban University. Grace Mission Church International | | Anaheim 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. . from The Masters Seminary in 2003. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. Morning Worship - 10AM This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. 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. Meet our pastoral staff. The Grace Baptist congregation has grown over the years resulting in the need for larger accommodations including our present site. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. 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. Her main role is to assist the Pastor and other ministry leaders in the daily operations of the church. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; . Big Valley Grace Community Church If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. 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. Kurt joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in February 2018 as the Student Pastor. 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 . 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. From there, my devotion and church attendance were questionable until I reached High School. Nathaniel was born and raised in Southern California and has been attending Compass Bible Church since high school. Pastor Dalton attended Tennessee Temple University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Studies. He considers Gods blessings for being raised in church, and a godly heritage was a foundation in his youth. Staff - mygracebaptist.church Charlie Walton. What is the most important part of your Ministry? Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. Follow us on Facebook; You Tube; Connect with us. Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. My philosophy of ministry is simple, to preach the truth and love the people. Quick Links. He is involved with the individuals in the program to the point of identifying specific needs and providing support. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. If you have any questions, please contact our church office. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. He and (540) 745-2410 Laurie Smith. He graduated from Bible college in 1992. Chris Crowley, Minister of Music Rev. 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 . . 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 and his wife, Maria, live in Freeland, PA with their 3 daughters and dog, Duke. Get Connected. degree in CommunicationsRead More, Zack grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Forest Park High School. Ben sees worship through the avenue of music and . We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. (605) 941-2495. pastor@gracebaptistsf.org. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. Hehasserved churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and now Oregon. Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. Originally from northwest Illinois, Pastor Ascher and his wife Delinda came to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1981. Follow Us. Being Lutheran I went through two years of confirmation but never knew the Lord until I was twenty years old. Kim McGehee. Staff - GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Meet Our Team Chad Dalton Lead Pastor Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. He now serves as associate pastor (administration).