Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. Pastor Dalton attended Tennessee Temple University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Studies. Staff Beliefs Contact Us Give Watch Watch Live Messages Daily Devotional School About Us Pricing . 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. Minister of Elementary & Local Missions. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). 2023 Grace Baptist. He saved me by his grace, and gave me renewed hope. Wednesday Kid's Quest/Teen Group/Adult Bible Study - 6:30 pm. He has been married to his wife Shana Waldrop since December of 1995 , and has two children Hayden Waldrop and Keiley Waldrop. If you have any questions, please contact our church office. He served as a Bible teacher in the Academy and Mrs. Ascher worked as a nurse. Larry then decided to retire and moved to Grants Pass. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. He graduated from Piedmont International University in 2009 and has been working in the vocational ministry since then. Follow Us. Jim leads our mid-week prayer meeting. Dr. Bob Farmer has been in the ministry for over thirty years. Charlie Walton. At Grace Baptist Church we love God, We believe in Gods radical, unconditional and unwavering love for us. Grace Baptist Church. Being Lutheran I went through two years of confirmation but never knew the Lord until I was twenty years old. Sunday 10:45 am . I believe God has put me here so that, through my efforts, youth would come to have a deeper relationship with Him. If I allow God to transform my heart, I will love and serve the people around me just like Jesus did. He was saved forty years ago and was baptized with . Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. Staff | Grace Baptist Church PASTOR: DR. JEFF WALDROP Bio: Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Personal Testimony: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. John Jupp attended West Coast Baptist College where he met and married his wife, Ashley. 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. From that point on I have strived to grow to be more like Christ and serve Him in all I do. Zack Ward was saved at the age of 11, and was called to preach at the age of 16. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. All Rights Reserved. He and his wife, Maria, live in Freeland, PA with their 3 daughters and dog, Duke. In 1994 he met his wife Sara at church, and they marries a year later. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 1999 and my M.Div. 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 . I came to Jesus in repentance and faith. Ben serves as assistant pastor of Grace Life for worship and administration. 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. 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. 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. SUN Morning Worship. 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 . 12881 Newport Ave Tustin, CA 92780 (714)544-5520. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. During those teen years, he realized he was lost, and at the age of 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Since graduating, Pastor Jupp and Ashley have faithfully served in various ministries for over a decade across the country. Pastor Will served as a pastoral intern throughout the year 2022 and was ordained by the church in October of the same year. Staff - GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Meet Our Team Chad Dalton Lead Pastor Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Quick Links. Personal Testimony: God reached out to me when I was very young because He knew my heart would harden with each passing moment. Our ministry is most successful when we work hand in hand with families (whenever possible) and come alongside parents with encouragement, guidance, and support. Email: joey@gracebaptistgardner.com Brandon Champagne, Worship & Community Impact Pastor Brandon has been on Staff at Grace since August 2021. He is now in his thirty-first year at Grace Baptist Church. Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. Senior Pastor Name: Pierre Rosa Family: Wife - Denise; Children - Julia Blog: https://pierrerosa.wordpress.com/ He sometimes says "I'm kinda, sorta retired.". Exclude from home page BNG staff. I earned my B.A. Everything we do is about following Jesus. Suzanne L. Vinson, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Rev. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. Delinda continues her career as a nurse and has worked in the office of a local surgeon for the past 17 years. The Grace Baptist congregation has grown over the years resulting in the need for larger accommodations including our present site. Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. Morning Worship - 10AM His passion is the expository preaching of God's Word. Minister of Preschool & Grace Place. Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). Hannah McKeown. Grace Baptist Church was established on August 23, 1970. The church wher. Read More . Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. Now, here at Grace Baptist Church, my family and I have been remarkably refreshed and blessed by this body of believers. Her main role is to assist the Pastor and other ministry leaders in the daily operations of the church. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). Family: Husband - Chuck; Children - Meredith, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, and Sarah, Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, Corban University. He has high regard for the power of the Scriptures and loves teaching them and . 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. We are totally committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. in Biblical Studies from Sterling collegRead More, Nancy comes to us from Bowling Green, KY. She received her B.S. Minister of Music (605) 941-2495. pastor@gracebaptistsf.org. 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. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. He graduated from Bible college in 1992. 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. 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. From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. * Except for All Family Sundays | 10am Services | See Events page for applicable dates and details. We are a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Bible-based church located in Modesto and Ceres. About Watch Online Give. . He entered the ministry at forty-two. Rev. 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. 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. On January 29th, 2023, Grace Baptist Church voted to hire Will Stanley as the lead pastor. Church Staff At Grace Baptist, we believe all members are ministers of the Church. He recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. Scott Galloway. 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. It is one of the most important communities we can develop. The Senior Pastor has called additional lay elders from the congregation as needed. (540) 331 - 8559. jmwilliams00@outlook.com. 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. Laurie is married Stephen is the family and childrens pastor here at Grace. Ben sees worship through the avenue of music and . Spanish Service | 9am-10:45am | Conference Center, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. Robert is an Evansville native and has served as Music Minister in many churches. Read More. From there, my devotion and church attendance were questionable until I reached High School. For the previous 17 years he has served as a full time pastor in multiple churches. . Sunday Evening - Not at this Time. Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. 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. He has pastored churches in Minnesota and South Dakota, Chetek, Wisconsin, and now here in the Chippewa Valley. kim@graceintullahoma.com. Pastor Larry came to know the Lord when he was thirty years old. Grace Harbor Church & School. Its easy to think that simplifying complex ideas and creating clarity through detailed policies might rank high in my ministry, and they do. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. Read More. After four years there he then started attending Solid Rock Baptist Church and was asked to serve as their administrative pastor. Meet the Staff of Grace Baptist Church. Read More . That wasnt a hard choice, but its made all the difference in my life ever since. About Us Our Staff. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. 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. Instagram God has established the office of elder (2 Timothy 3:14-15) to provide continuity and leadership for His Church. Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Corban University; Master of Management, Willamette University. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. 20:28) There can be no greater motivation for a servant of Christ than these words. He started preaching at the age of 12 and was called to preach at 16. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. He married Heidi in 1995. My beautiful wife, Kerrie, and I met in college at Rockhurst - she loved me at first sight! MISSION STATEMENT . 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. 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. The first service was held in the old Cameron Patten Hotel building on Main Street in South Pittsburg,TN with 19 in attendance. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. Director of Missions. My philosophy of ministry is simple, to preach the truth and love the people. What is the most important part of your ministry? 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. Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary at Clarks Summit in 2014. 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. Staff Grace Baptist Church Staff God sends just the right people to lead our church. I get to do this from the pulpit, by preaching Gods Word every week (2 Timothy 4:2). Floyd, VA 24091, Sunday School - 9AM His preaching style can be described as passionately bold and biblically energetic with a desire to see souls saved every time he preaches. About Us. After living in New Jersey for 18 years we recently moved back to the Midwest and currently reside in Lee's Summit. The law should reflect that. His ministry roles have included: worship, outreach, small groups, and men's discipleship. Exclude from home page BNG staff. I want our students to be introduced to life-changing Biblical truth and refine their understanding the essential components of Christianity. 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 also graduated with a Master of Arts Degree in Israel Studies after studying in Israel for a year with Baptists for Israel. From a young age, Zack developed a love for music and worship among the church. Clinton McFarland. All Rights Reserved. He considers Gods blessings for being raised in church, and a godly heritage was a foundation in his youth. 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 Staff. Lauryn Everic, Associate Minister to Youth 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. Director of Youth Ministry Staff Grace Baptist Church. Meet our pastoral staff. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. He Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. These men have dedicated themselves to faithfully shepherding the flock and following God's leading for ministry at our church. 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. Lead Pastor. It his job to prepare hearts for the preaching of God's word. 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 was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. 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. 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. 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. Kim McGehee. Read more Kevin and Laurie Graham Laurie has been our church secretary since 2011. We were married shortly after graduation in 1990. 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. After several years of feeling Read More, Address: 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193, 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193. Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. Jim also concentrates on outreach, evangelism and ministry, for the purpose of discipling people age 55 and up. . Pastor. Outreach Pastor. Staff. After several years of feeling . 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. MORE. After beginning at Grace Life through a pastoral internship program, he joined our staff on completion of Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. James attended Valley Baptist Christian School from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from there in, Copyright 2023 Grace Baptist Church. What is the most important part of your ministry? Curated. 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). 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. Read More. He and (540) 745-2410 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. Pastor Dalton has served as an Associate Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach at Northfield Baptist Church in Ohio for ten years. 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. 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. Interim Worship Director JonMichael Weigel. 241 Gallimore Lane Childrens Ministry is an important part of building a strong foundation of faith. Ken Kirkley. Originally from northwest Illinois, Pastor Ascher and his wife Delinda came to Kankakee and Grace Baptist Church in 1981. We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . He now serves as associate pastor (administration). Church Website Builder by mychurchwebsite.net. Kirk Horton Executive Pastor. Pastor Rick Schuurmans is a native of Tyndall, South Dakota. . Get Connected. Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. This will result in my obedience to the greatest of the commandmentsLove your neighbor as yourself. (Matt. They also have four grandsons. He visits senior adults who maybe hospitalized and those living in Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facilities. from The Masters Seminary in 2003. Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. Bruce Schmidt became a follower of Christ as a young boy and has grown in his faith for over 50 years. Biblical teaching with a strong emphasis on practical application sets the standard, while prayer is the power source that keeps the ministry running. 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. 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. STAFF PASTOR. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. He began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. degree in CommunicationsRead More, Zack grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from Forest Park High School.