Staff
Pastor Matt has served churches in Florida and Michigan but is glad to be back in Tennessee. Matt met his wife Keri at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee where they both earned bachelor’s degrees. Matt also received a Masters degree from Trevecca in 2007. Pastor Matt and Keri have four children; Bailee, Emily, Matthew & William. Pastor Matt is passionate about people. He loves golfing, playing guitar and almost any spicy food.
Pastor Matt says, “God is using ordinary people to accomplish His purpose and we are part of that purpose here at Grace Church. I want to encourage people of any age to be used by Him. God is still writing the story and I’m glad to be part of it.”
Geron and his wife Lydia came to Chattanooga Grace Church in March 2005. One of Geron's major jobs is to lead and plan most of the worship services here at Grace. In addition: he directs the choir; oversees the sound and projection; helps teach bible study; and administrates the website. He stays pretty busy. Geron also assists Pastor Matt in leading our daycare chapel as well as various other things.
Geron and Lydia met in college while studying music. They have been married for seven years and have two children, Cora and Cohen. In addition to working at DuPont elementary with the Kindergarteners, Lydia is one of our very gifted piano accompanists.
Becky has been a member here at Grace for over thirty years, and has been our office manager since 1994. In addition to her office duties Becky also serves as our Women's Ministry director.
Becky is the wife of Tom Ratledge and the mother of Amy & Tina, her grown children. Abigail and Eli, her grandchildren, are her pride and joy.
Teenagers are Daniel and Amanda’s passion. They love them and work hard to give them a safe place to be themselves and grow in Christ. There are many activities and meeting times available for 6th grade through 12th grade.
Ripple Effect Student Ministries exists to develop dynamic & genuine relationships with God & transform their relationships with others – “making waves in their culture”. Daniel and Amanda’s principal responsibilities include providing vision and direction in ministering to teenagers and their families.
Daniel is married to Amanda who works as a chemist at Chattem Chemicals, Inc. here in Chattanooga.
Our children are the church of today! We value our kids and families and want to provide a fun place where they can learn to serve and worship God. A vital key is the involvement of volunteers here at Grace Church.
Doreen is grateful for the many leaders that give their time to our kids. Doreen’s principal responsibilities include providing direction for the ministry to our children from birth through elementary school.
Doreen is married to Dr. Stan Davis. Stan is the Department Head of Finance and Accounting at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. They have three children; Shearl, Emily & Thomas.
Joy is the director of the Grace Christian Academy. She oversees the teachers and classrooms of all of our children. Currently, we have over 60 children enrolled in our daycare. We are always enrolling new children but space is sometimes limited so call today if you’re interested.
We love and value all our children and teachers.
Grace Christian Academy is a vital ministry of our church.
Joy is married to Ken who works as a supervisor for the Chattanooga Free Press. They have 3 children; Jonathan, Alyson & Natalie.
If you have questions regarding our daycare please contact Joy at 423.842.7462
