He has been active in Kids Ministry at Compass . Meet the Staff of Grace Baptist Church. Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later. Ministry Philosophy: My ministry is built on a deep love for children and these foundational beliefs: I believe that the church is a community - one that is cross-generational and committed to staying together through highs and lows. Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church. After struggling for many years, at the age of 21, he settled those doubts and received Christ as his Savior. Charlie Walton. From there, my devotion and church attendance were questionable until I reached High School. 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. 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. . From there he served for eight years as the pastor of Maple Ridge Bible Church in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Bob is married to Jenny, and they have five children and two grandchildren. Dr. Bob Farmer has been in the ministry for over thirty years. . Pastor Sparks accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Christian camp when he was 7 years old. 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. Laurie is married Stephen is the family and childrens pastor here at Grace. The Grace Baptist congregation has grown over the years resulting in the need for larger accommodations including our present site. Pastor Tim grew up in East Tennessee where his father worked for the Army. Tim Perrin . He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. Grace Baptist Church Music Minister Robert Reich Bro. 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. Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. John Jupp attended West Coast Baptist College where he met and married his wife, Ashley. He began attRead More, Kirk has been a member at Grace Baptist Church since 1998. Delinda continues her career as a nurse and has worked in the office of a local surgeon for the past 17 years. Larry and Carolyn - his wife of sixty years - started attending here at Grace and was soon asked to serve in several ministries. Everything we do is about following Jesus. What is the most important part of your ministry? Meet our pastoral staff. What is the most important part of your ministry? MISSION STATEMENT . Read More. Kim McGehee. These are very special men and women that dedicate their lives to serving God by serving us. OUR HISTORY. 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. Before that, he was a carpenter for more than 15 years in the Hazleton area. He and Anita have two fun-loving boys, Ethan and Zachary. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. After a year or so the senior pastor moved and Larry was called to serve as interim for the next eighteen months. He graduated from Piedmont International University in 2009 and has been working in the vocational ministry since then. By God's grace, Curt Laughlin became a new creature in Jesus Christ at the age of 26. From that point on I have strived to grow to be more like Christ and serve Him in all I do. Exclude from home page BNG staff. Visiting; What We Believe; Staff; Contact; . Biblical teaching with a strong emphasis on practical application sets the standard, while prayer is the power source that keeps the ministry running. During those teen years, he realized he was lost, and at the age of 17, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Supply Pastor. These men have dedicated themselves to faithfully shepherding the flock and following God's leading for ministry at our church. 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. Ben sees worship through the avenue of music and . He worked in the secular world before accepting the call to the ministry in his late thirties. His passion is the expository preaching of God's Word. Philosophy of Ministry: My goal in life is to produce, prepare, and promote disciples of Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). If Im doing my job right, no one will even notice me. Kurt has a desire to see students excel in their faith and life as passionate followers of Jesus Christ. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. Exclude from home page BNG staff. 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. He founded a radio broadcast called "Light for Living" and was a co-founder and professor at Minot Bible Institute in Minot, ND. Larry & Carolyn have four children, eleven grandchildren, and a growing number of great-grandkids. 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. Wednesday Kid's Quest/Teen Group/Adult Bible Study - 6:30 pm. Jim also concentrates on outreach, evangelism and ministry, for the purpose of discipling people age 55 and up. He entered the ministry at forty-two. We have two adult children, Drew and Abby, who live in Lee . If you have any questions, please contact our church office. He started preaching at the age of 12 and was called to preach at 16. He married Heidi in 1995. STAFF PASTOR. 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. 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: I accepted Christ at a VBS at my aunt and uncles Church when I was young. in Biblical Studies from Sterling collegRead More, Nancy comes to us from Bowling Green, KY. She received her B.S. All Rights Reserved. Hehasserved churches in New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and now Oregon. 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 I also get to shepherd the flock of God among us in Salem, Oregon (1 Peter 5:2). 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. I want our students to be introduced to life-changing Biblical truth and refine their understanding the essential components of Christianity. 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. During that sermon, God convinced me that I was sinner and fell short of His glory (Romans 3:23). They also have four grandsons. My religious upbringing was nominal at best. Charlie joined the staff at Grace Baptist Church in January 2008. But people are the most important part of my ministry. I get to do this from the pulpit, by preaching Gods Word every week (2 Timothy 4:2). Pastor Waldrop was called to preach in 1998 at Childs Memorial Baptist Church in Harriman, Tennessee. All Rights Reserved. He continued to serve in several ministries there but was later called to serve as interim pastor at Glendale Baptist Church. He seeks to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to help others in their faith walk. He recently celebrated 50 years in the ministry. 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. After several years of feeling Read More, Address: 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193, 14242 Spriggs Road | Woodbridge, VA | 22193. They are eager about the opportunity to minister to their home community once again. SUN Morning Worship. We are totally committed to fulfilling the Great Commission. Grow in Grace Preschool Director. After beginning at Grace Life through a pastoral internship program, he joined our staff on completion of Master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. 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. 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. Pastor Jeff Waldrop has an earned A.S. in Sacred Literature from Covington Theological Seminary, an earned B.A. After four years there he then started attending Solid Rock Baptist Church and was asked to serve as their administrative pastor. Staff Grace Baptist Church. Director of Missions. He grew up on the Southside of a small industrial town in Martinsville, Virginia. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. 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. He now serves as associate pastor (administration). Our Staff Get to know us. Powered by, Grace Baptist Church 1255 Hoover Rd Woodstock VA 22664. 20:28) There can be no greater motivation for a servant of Christ than these words. 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. They have four children, Riley, Megan, Natalie and Jackson. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary at Clarks Summit in 2014. Our ministry is most successful when we work hand in hand with families (whenever possible) and come alongside parents with encouragement, guidance, and support. We are blessed to have someone of his caliber here at Grace. Staff | Grace Baptist Church PASTOR: DR. JEFF WALDROP Bio: Pastor Jeff Waldrop is the Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist 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. Chad and his wife Stephanie (Sherman) are originally from Kankakee. Stephen L. Lackey serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Floyd, Virginia. They have also seen 4 wonderful additions to their family-4 boys named David, Micah, Jonah, and Levi. 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 . Pastor Chad Dalton is the Lead Pastor at GBC. Pastor Larry came to know the Lord when he was thirty years old. Staff. Floyd, VA 24091, Sunday School - 9AM I want kids to grow up loving and serving God through the local church. Nathaniel was born and raised in Southern California and has been attending Compass Bible Church since high school. New Year's Day Service this Sunday | ONE Service at 10am. 2023 Grace Baptist. 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. Talk about your family. 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. 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 Service Times. 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. God has established the office of elder (2 Timothy 3:14-15) to provide continuity and leadership for His Church.