Mike and his wife Carol have enjoyed connections with Grace since 1981 when they met here. They were sent out as missionaries to Argentina in 1988 after Mike served as a pastor at Grace. In Argentina they experienced a revival which transformed the church.

“It is great to be back home at Grace and I am looking forward to the great things ahead for us. God has used GCC in my life in big ways over the years and I know so many whose lives have been changed by being here. I’m am excited by our potential together as we love God and all people, pursue Christlikeness and live to change our world.”

Josh, who is is originally from Hawaii, recently accepted the call to serve at GCC and moved here from Chicago with his new bride Amy. Josh has served in two other churches and has backgrounds in the fields of finance, administration, sales, real estate, and full time ministry. He received his training from the Moody Bible Institute. “I am excited to come to Grace in this time of new beginnings and am confident that the Lord is about to do some amazing things in our midst. As we grow together in Christlikeness and nurture our love for one another, we will change our world! Glory be to God!”

LEADERSHIP TEAM

I'm a 5th generation cross-cultural worker, raised bi-lingually and bi-culturally, with long-term experience in Spain. I'm also a wife and a mother of two, but I can always find time to visit with anyone who shares a passion to see God's name glorified among the nations--many of which have migrated to our doorstep!

As Women’s Ministry Director at Grace it is my greatest joy to be a part of encouraging, empowering, and inspiring women to live the abundant life that Christ promises to those who follow Him. That new life is experienced in loving community as we are committed to one another, to God’s Word, and to the lost. Come enjoy being a part of a women’s ministry that is real, vibrant, and expectant that God will use us to impact the world for Him!

Seeing students grow in their passion for God and wanting to reach their friends for Christ is why I am excited to be the Student Ministries Pastor. My joy is to see students make a decision for Christ and begin to know Him more through discipleship. I look forward to each day that I get to partner with parents and the amazing Student Ministries leaders to develop students who passionately impact their world for Christ.

GCCS is a great place for young students to build up Christian values while receiving an excellent academic and co-curricular experience. The GCCS staff is committed to nurturing and helping students grow as they prepare for life after Grace. We partner with parents and students and have their best interests in mind. I feel blessed to be a part of this awesome team and I pray that the skills we teach our students will allow them to impact the world for His Kingdom.

As Director of Children’s Ministries, I have a passion to see children learn about God and His love for them; and respond to His free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. I also have a passion for children to recognize their significance in His Kingdom because He has prepared good works before the foundation of the world for them to walk in. I have worked in Children’s Ministries for 9 years; and public education for 20 years prior. I have 3 grown children and 8 incredible grandchildren!

Statistics tell us that the most strategic time for reaching people for Christ is the very early years. Come join us in this vast Mission Field!

The staff and volunteers who serve in Administration are dedicated to adding to the impact of ministry at Grace by striving to provide excellent facilities and effective support systems to the many ministries of the church and school. After spending over two decades in corporate management and lay ministry, I count it a divinely ordered privilege to be able to combine those experiences in serving the cause of Christ here at Grace.

Every Christian is called to be a steward of what God has given him or her. Everything we have, whether time, talents or treasure should be managed in a way that brings glory to Him. My desire is to equip each attendee to become a "cheerful giver," realizing that we are not just giving to the church, but to the Lord Himself.