Staff

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

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Fail well to grow strong.

What do you do for fun?
I do illustration work for Topps & Upper Deck Trading cards (Star Wars and Marvel).

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trusting in the Lord every day is what I strive for.

What is your favorite movie?
Star Wars...any of them.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Equip and support campuses in all things production.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Stay liquid

What do you do for fun?
Enjoying the outdoors, disc golf, making music, and playing video games

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"Always be joyful. Never stop praying." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

What is your favorite movie?
Hobbit/Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter

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

My goal is to visually capture and tell the story of how God is moving and changing lives through Grace Church.

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

Don't be an idiot. Changed my life. Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, "Would an idiot do that?" - And if they would, I do not do that thing.

What do you do for fun?

I really love spending time with my wife and two kids. From going to parks to going out to eat, there's not a lot we don't enjoy!

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

Matthew 22:28-29 - Every day, I strive to love God and love people to the best of my ability.

What is your favorite movie?

Easy. Inception - Though High School Musical is a close second.

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

I help tell the story of what God is doing at Grace Church through creative visual and written communication on various digital platforms and print.

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

Hard work and kindness will always take you further than idle talent and unleveraged intelligence.

What do you do for fun?

I love training for half marathons/marathons, watercolor painting, spending time with my husband Cole, photography, reading and exploring coffee shops.

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

2 Corinthians 12:9 - God's power is made perfect in our weakness.

What is your favorite movie?

Unbroken

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

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Lead, develop and empower a team of leaders at the campus support level, to support and provide resources to the campuses in the area of Grace Kids, Grace Students, Grace Special needs, Connections, and Outreach.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Hold tight to God's hand and let Him lead you wherever He wants to go.

What do you do for fun?
Kayak with my wife. Backpacking in the mountains.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
John 3:30

What is your favorite movie?
Nacho Libre

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!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I coordinate weekend services for the special needs ministry at all Grace campuses, ensuring families and volunteers alike engage with the gospel and feel welcome & appreciated!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Figure out what fuels your joy, then do lots of that. (Bob Goff, Love Does)

What do you do for fun?
I enjoy grabbing good coffee with friends, walking my dog Latte through the great parks in town, and taking on new craft projects!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Micah 6:8 "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"

What is your favorite movie?
The Star Wars series - what a classic!

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

To lead and disciple students growing in their relationship with Jesus for 5th-12th graders and to mobilize the Gracers of North Overland Park to be outward-focused.

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

Always be teachable

What do you do for fun?

Run, hike, fish, and generally spend time outside

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

Psalms 46:10

What is your favorite movie?

Transformers or Gladiator

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Being a reliable employee doing my duties to the best of my abilities.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Always be a good listener so you not only hear what's being said but understand as well.

What do you do for fun?
Spend time with family members doing all sorts of activities. Bowling, family picnics and movies.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Exodus 20:15

What is your favorite movie?
Star Wars

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

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
The best advice I've been given comes from the bible: 2 Peter 1:5-11

What do you do for fun?
Outings with friends, game nights, reading & researching the bible.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Romans 12:1-2

What is your favorite movie?
Unforgiven (1992)

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

I work on curriculum for our littlest Grace attendees and help with SBO and Tribes Camp

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

To let Jesus saturate every part of your life, not just your quiet time

What do you do for fun?

Reading, playing with my littles, walks, hanging out at the lake, spending time with my husband!

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

James 1:2-4

What is your favorite movie?

Father of the Bride

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
To lead amazing people to make Jesus famous in North Overland Park

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
"You will never be sorry for doing the right thing." Mike Fetters

What do you do for fun?
Dates with my wife, wrestle with my awesome kiddos, travel, CrossFit, yard work, and skiing.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. - Psalm 96:3

What is your favorite movie?
Saving Private Ryan/Cool Runnings

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

I write our elementary weekend curriculum with a team of awesome volunteers!

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

When someone has a problem, ask if they want advice or a hug. Sometimes they just need a hug

What do you do for fun?

I like reading mystery novels, being outside, and spending time with my husband and our two cats.

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

Matthew 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness"

What is your favorite movie?

I'm not a huge movie person, but I love the show Friends with a deep passion!

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

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

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Chief of Staff with responsibility to lead the staff to accomplish the Grace vision.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don't allow fear to keep you from attempting things.  Take advantage of every opportunity you have to try things.

What do you do for fun?
Bicycle

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. - Col 3:23

What is your favorite movie?
The Bourne Series

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

I bridge the gap between the Bible Nerds and the Techy Nerds to maximize our ministry impact.

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

Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda

What do you do for fun?

I enjoy disc golf, working with my hands, and spending time with my family.

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

Exodus 23:19b "Do not cook a young goat in its mother's milk." - also - James 1:19 "...be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,"

What is your favorite movie?

So Many: Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, The Princess Bride, Back to the Future...

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

The Holy Spirit brought 1 Peter 5:1-4 to mind -- my role is to (1) lead Grace Church, (2) feed people spiritually, and (3) be an example for people, (4) as I follow Christ, our Chief Shepherd.

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

Three months before I became a pastor, I asked a number of experienced pastors for their advice. The best advice I received was from the oldest pastor. I call it "The Wheaties Speech." He said, "Tim? One of these days, things will be falling apart in your church. So, what you do is you push your Wheaties away (i.e. your breakfast bowl) and you tell God, 'God? You have a problem in Your church. It's not my problem, because it's not my church. So, it's time for You to fix the problem in Your church, because it's not my problem, it's Your problem. It's Your church.' Then you go back to eating your Wheaties." He was paraphrasing 1 Peter 5:7 and Philippians 4:6-7.

What do you do for fun?

With my family, we like to travel, camp, hike, and see new things. With my wife, we like to play pickleball and tennis. On my own, I like to run or work out.

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

I heard my life verses, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, as a new Christian during a message in church. I will never forget hearing the speaker repeat, "You are not your own. You are not your own. I said you're not you're own." The Holy Spirit gripped my heart and life with those Bible verses since then.

What is your favorite movie?

My favorite film is the second film in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, called "The Two Towers." My favorite scenes in the film are "The Battle of Helm's Deep."

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I support the Executive Pastor with administrative tasks, and other projects. My goal is to stay one step ahead of him so the staff initiatives continue to move forward.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
"Different Pace - Different Place - Different Perspective" When you're stuck, do something to get out of your normal routine.

What do you do for fun?
Anything outside with my girls! Walks, parks, bubbles, swimming, swinging, and especially playing in the snow.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me." John 15:4

What is your favorite movie?
I love the Guardians of the Galaxy series and the Avengers series. Saharah and Shawshank Redemption are also great ones.

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

Spreading the gospel through online platforms.

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

Leaders eat last. Take care of your people and serve them.

What do you do for fun?

I love to train Brazilian Jiujitsu and spend time outdoors.

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

Ephesians 6:10-18. Put on the full armor of God daily.

What is your favorite movie?

Tombstone 🤠

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I support our global and local partners, plan mission trips, and work with our campuses to get people mobilized in Outreach to spread the name of Jesus in every avenue of life.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Lead with your head, hands, and heart

What do you do for fun?
I play hockey, hang out with friends, and snuggle my dog Gouna.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - Phillipians 4:6-7

What is your favorite movie?
The Prestige or Good Will Hunting

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

Recording and managing finances with care to support God's kingdom work.

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

Don't be concerned about what others think, but focus on what God thinks.

What do you do for fun?

I love to run and enjoy the outdoors.

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

Matthew 5:16

What is your favorite movie?

I love The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Harry Potter.

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

I get the privilege of working with artists at Grace and leading the worship team for weekend services.

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

Be curious and never lose the wonder.

What do you do for fun?

I love hanging with my family. We love listening to music, eating food, laughing and just enjoying life together!

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

1-6Hallelujah! Thank God! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you meet what he has done! Sing him songs, belt out hymns, translate his wonders into music! Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God. Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. Remember the world of wonders he has made, his miracles, and the verdicts he’s rendered— O seed of Abraham, his servant, O child of Jacob, his chosen. Psalm 105:1-6 (MSG)

What is your favorite movie?

Independence Day and Gladiator

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
To help create opportunities for people to grow in their relationship with Jesus, connect with others, and engage with the vision of Grace

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
“Keep the main things, the main things.” This variation on Jesus’ words from Mathew 6 has kept me focused on what’s truly important in life.

What do you do for fun?
Get outside, exercise, hang out with people I love.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Wow, that’s a tough one… it changes with the season of life I am in. I would have to say that my current favorite is Psalms 16:11 – “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” I am trying to live my life being present with the Lord from moment to moment.

What is your favorite movie?
I love all kinds of movies, it’s hard to pick a favorite. So, I will go with the movies I find myself quoting the most: Nacho Libre, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Dumb and Dumber - Holiday classics like Christmas Vacation, Planes Trains and Automobiles. I know… they’re not exactly the height of sophistication, but they are filled with quotes that seem to fit most every life situation.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Discipling and equipping students in Olathe!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
"If you want to build a ship, don't summon people to buy wood, prepare tools, distribute jobs, & organize the work. Rather, teach people the yearning for the wide boundless ocean."

What do you do for fun?
Gym, gaming, soccer, movies, rock climbing, unnecessarily complicated TV shows, and board games.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Galatains 5:6 "...The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."

What is your favorite movie?
I need a genre breakdown for this question but if only one, Dark Knight.

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

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
As Campus Support Involvement Director, Campus Connections/Involvement Direcctors to help guests feel welcome (guest services) and then connect to their next step (assimilation)..

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
There are 3 kinds of people. Those who make mistakes and repeat them. Those who learn from their own mistakes and don't repeat them, and lastly, those who learn from others' mistakes and don't make the mistakes in the first place. In other words, seek out wisdom from others.

What do you do for fun?
I love to craft, make things, and work with my hands. I love to dance; I can't hold still when I hear a beat! I like to stay fit and healthy. I would love to find a workout class to praise music.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Philippians 4:6

What is your favorite movie?
Forest Gump (and Shawshank Redemption)

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.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
My responsibility’s at Grace church is to make sure everything is cleaned and ready for people to worship in the house of God.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Life’s too short to not be happy, we are better off realizing that it’s best to enjoy it while we still can.

What do you do for fun?
For fun I enjoy going to car meets and learning how to play guitar.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Proverbs 3:13 NLT “ Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

What is your favorite movie?
The Outsiders.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I maintain our church's database by ensuring all data is accurate, oversee room management and the event calendar, and provide support for ministries by assisting with setting up event registration.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. (Proverbs 19:21)

What do you do for fun?
Relaxing with my husband and our four boys, baking, watching movies/Netflix, reading, planting flowers, working out.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT): 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?
While You Were Sleeping.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
JJR = “Certified Church Numba Cruncha”

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Start with the book of John.

What do you do for fun?
Hockey, Camping, and Reading

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Romans 8:31 – If God be for us, who can be against us?

What is your favorite movie?
Shawshank Redemption.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Maintain a clean and safe building that people can experience the love of Jesus at. 

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
The things that annoy you about other people, you often find doing yourself.

What do you do for fun?
Helping addicts and alcoholics break the chains of addiction through the power of Jesus Christ and the 12 Steps of Recovery. 

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
II Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

What is your favorite movie? The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings.

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

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

I get to lead the Grace Kids Campus Support team that creates all of the kids curriculum and resources that our campuses use. We create almost everything from scratch for the weekend services, SBO, kids classes, and kids events. Best job ever!

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

“Figure out what you love to do, and then figure out how to get paid to do it.” For me, I love Jesus and I am passionate about education. What better job could there be than leading a Kid’s Ministry team that creates curriculum?

What do you do for fun?

One of my favorite things to do on my days off is to create and sell preschool curriculum and resources to teachers around the world via my little website. My husband and I also enjoy trying out new little restaurants and coffee shops with friends!

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

I memorized Proverbs 3:5-6 as an elementary kid to earn a sticker on a chart. I'm so glad I did; these verses have been a great reminder for me to trust and follow God in all things.

What is your favorite movie?

I have a ton of favorite movies, but if you judge a favorite by the number of times viewed and/or how often I reference and/or quote it, then the clear winner would have to be The Princess Bride. It’s been a favorite since I was a kid, and the number of times I’ve watched it and have quoted it over the years is truly inconceivable.

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)

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
To help connect, shepherd and care for people as they grow in their relationship with Jesus

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
"Sometimes our plans in life have to die so that God's plan can begin. That is when true miracles happen."

- inspired by Proverbs 19:21

What do you do for fun?
I enjoy playing golf, playing basketball, going to the gym, watching football - Go Broncos! watching movies, spending time with my little girls, date nights with my wife, taking walks with my golden doodle named Nala, and reading books when I find the time.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." - Hebrews 13:8

What is your favorite movie?
Wow, so many movies I enjoy. I'll list a few!

Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Natural, Field of Dreams, Tommy Boy, Dumb and Dumber, Home Alone, Aladdin, The Incredibles, Lion King, Toy Story.....and I could go on and on.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I interview, train, schedule, and manage Caregivers to provide Childcare during Grace events so parents can attend events without the added challenge of having to coordinate childcare on their own.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
To “Let go, and let God”

What do you do for fun?
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, shopping, getting manicures and pedicures, and watching tv shows and movies.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
The fruit of the Spirit passage: Galatians 5:22-23

What is your favorite movie?
I love so many movies, so it’s hard to pick just one. I love pretty much any romantic comedy!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
Through the Lord's strength and guidance, I get to lead an amazing team that helps make Grace Kids at our Olathe Campus a place kids can’t wait to come back to. We teach Biblical truths families can live out together all while loving Jesus, being silly, and having lots of fun.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Don’t ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday. Let it go.

What do you do for fun?
I love to spend time with my family. I enjoy trying new activities, new recipes and new restaurants. I love laughing as much as possible. Disney and RMNP are my favorite places to visit.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Galatians 2:20 NKJV I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

What is your favorite movie?
I can't pick one: Sleepless in Seattle, Father of the Bride, Pride & Prejudice, Meet me in St. Louis, and I love me some Disney movies!

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
My job is to make sure the financial reporting is accurate and timely.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
My mom always said "If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all."

What do you do for fun?
I love spending time with my family traveling and hiking. I am also a big tennis fan.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Colossians 3:23

What is your favorite movie?
Elf

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
To ensure the growth and robustness of the IT environment so that all of Grace's ministry and operations teams can reach out to as many people as possible to spread the Word of God.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Show me your friends and I'll show you your future.

What do you do for fun?
Spend time with family, work on the family farm, travel and watch movies.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
1 Corinthians 10:31

What is your favorite movie?
Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel

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

Overseeing all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and organizational culture, to support the church’s mission and staff well-being.

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

In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

What do you do for fun?

Board games, bake, crochet, play outside with the kiddos, go on walks, swim, attend musical theater

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

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

What is your favorite movie?

10 Things I Hate About You or Karate Kid

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I drive the Grace marketing strategy and manage the communications teams project from start to finish!

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Be Kind

What do you do for fun?
I love to read and binge watch tv shows!  My favorite thing though is getting to be an aunt!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Philippians 4:6

What is your favorite movie?
The Sandlot and Toy Story

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

I’m part planner, part producer, and part chaos-tamer—making sure our biggest events and every Sunday service run in perfect harmony across all campuses.

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

Good is the enemy of great — so I’m always chasing great (and Chai helps me do so).

What do you do for fun?

Thrifting hidden gems, skateboarding with my crew, and exploring national parks with the fam.

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

Those who claim to live in Him ought to walk as Jesus walked.’ — 1 John 2:6. That’s the daily goal: walk like Jesus, even when life feels more like a skateboard ride.

What is your favorite movie?

The Rescuers Down Under. Frank is my spirit animal — chaotic, loyal, and always ready for adventure.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be?
I try to create an environment that encourages others to worship.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
"Live like someone left the gate wide open."

What do you do for fun?
Board games, fishing, reading.

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
Ephesians 5:15-17

What is your favorite movie?
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers

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.

If you had to sum up your responsibilities at Grace in one sentence, what would it be? 
I create visual text and imagery concepts, by hand or digitally, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate people.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Always make sure to go to the potty BEFORE you leave the house.

What do you do for fun?
I am super passionate about photography! I love weddings and senior sessions!

What is one verse from the Bible by which you try to live your life?
in this season, I have been focusing on 1 Corinthians 13:13 Three things will last forever--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love.

What is your favorite movie?
Elf, The Sound of Music, and Mary Poppins