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Jordan Bertholf

Grace Students Director

Jordan Bertholf

Grace Students Director

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?

I help lead 5th-12th grade students to love Jesus and to be outward focused as they follow Him.

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

Don't eat yellow snow

What do you do for fun?

I love to hang out and play with my kids and train for my next endurance event.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?

Psalm 16:11 - Continually find joy in the presence of God alone.

What is your favorite movie?

The Sandlot

Harrison Blake

Involvement Director

Harrison Blake

Involvement Director

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I am the Connections Resident for the South OP Campus

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
People won't care what you know until they know that you care

What do you do for fun?
Rock climbing mostly, kayaking, reading, and movies

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God"

1 Corinthians 10:31

What is your favorite movie?
Lord of the Rings.... No brainer!

Tessa Bontrager

Grace Special Needs Director

Tessa Bontrager

Grace Special Needs Director | South Overland Park Grace Special Needs Program Director

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?

I lead Grace Special Needs at the South OP Campus, and help provide resources to Grace Specail Needs at every campus!

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

You have two ears and one mouth! Listen twice as much as you speak.

What do you do for fun?

I love traveling, exploring coffee shops, and, most importantly, spending time with my family! My husband and I have the two most darling littles.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?

Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?"

What is your favorite movie?

I hate having to pick, but I've always had a fondness for Jurassic Park!

Blake Finuf

Connections Director

Blake Finuf

Connections Director

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I serve our leaders to help create environments where people can pursue healthy relationships and spiritual growth, so they can be who God created them to be.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don't seek to be a success, seek to be of value.

What do you do for fun?
I love music, movies, coffee, food, any excuse to get outside, and trying to play sports without injuring myself.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Philippians 4:6-7: "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."

What is your favorite movie?
Braveheart

Kelsey Gamber

Grace Kids Director

Kelsey Gamber

Grace Kids Director

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?

Collaborating to create an intentional, exciting, and powerful platform to allow kids the opportunity to encounter, love and live for Jesus Christ.

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

Choose your friends wisely! The people you choose to surround yourself with is important!

What do you do for fun?

My heart is happiest when spending time with my family and friends! I also like to see shows and productions every opportunity that I can (I love the performing arts!), read, have movie nights, and visit the beach every time I get the opportunity!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?

Galations 5:1-"It is for FREEDOM that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

What is your favorite movie?

The Princess Diaries Series and Bride Wars

Hunter Newman

Grace Kids Elementary Program Director

Hunter Newman

Grace Kids Elementary Program Director

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?

Lead the Elementary Ministry at South OP by equipping and empowering Parents and volunteers, while drawing kids into a growing relationship with Jesus.

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

Always live for the audience of One, not chasing the approval of others or finding validation in things this world has to offer.

What do you do for fun?

Spend time with family/friends, golf, hunt, fish, watch sports, stream and play video games.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?

Colossians 3:23 "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people."

What is your favorite movie?

Star Wars: "Revenge of the Sith" or Tombstone

Shelly Puryear

Administrative Assistant

Shelly Puryear

Administrative Assistant

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
The glue that keeps the South Overland Park Campus together and working smoothly so all spinning plates spin cohesively.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Life is too short, so live it to the fullest. Love lots, laugh loudly and live for Jesus whole-heartedly.

What do you do for fun?
Travel, read and spend time with my children and grandchildren.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Philippians 1:9-11. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ - to the glory and praise of God.

What is your favorite movie?
Pretty Woman.

Kylene Rogers

Grace Kids Jr. Program Director

Kylene Rogers

Grace Kids Jr. Program Director | G56 Curriculum Writer

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I serve alongside our Grace Kids team and coordinate all things in Grace Kids Jr to help kids learn about Jesus, and how to be outward-focused follower of Him!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
If you have encouragement to give, share it!!

What do you do for fun?
I love reading, swimming, hammocking, traveling, and learning new languages!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25

What is your favorite movie?
Pitch Perfect

Jeannie Siefken

Grace Care Director

Jeannie Siefken

Grace Care Director | Grace Groups Coordinator

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
In the Grace Care department, we connect people with the resources they need at their specific time of need, such as counseling, prayer, and benevolence.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don't let your emotions control your actions. (Thank you, Tim Howey. (: )

What do you do for fun?
Spend time with family, read, scour antique and thrift stores.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
2 Corinthians 10:5 – We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

What is your favorite movie?
Spaceballs - Yes - I have the sense of humor of an 8th grade boy. :o)

Jenny Williamson

Grace Students High School Program Director

Jenny Williamson

Grace Students High School Program Director

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?

I want to give High Schoolers the best chance to meet with Jesus, be taught His word, be apart of a Christian community, and be empowered to live on mission.

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

Always keep one ear on the Holy Spirit.

What do you do for fun?

Be with my family and friends, get outdoors, travel, play sports or games.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?

Romans 12:11 "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."

What is your favorite movie?

Stepbrothers .. don't judge me.

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