Email MattPastor 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.”
Email Geron Geron and his wife
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Geron and Lydia are a crucial element to our success here at Grace Church.
Email BeckyBecky has been a member of Grace Church for over thirty years. She has served as office manager since 1994. She serves diligently and with a humble spirit. She is involved in many ministries at Grace and is an integral part of the church leadership.
Becky is married to Tom and the mother of Amy & Tina, her grown children. Abigail and Eli, her grandchildren, are her pride and joy.
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Pastor Jared has served churches in Tennessee and Pennsylvania. Jared has a bachelor's and a master’s degree from Trevecca Nazarene University. Jared's wife Holly is in her first year of medical residency here in Chattanooga. They have a beautiful 1 year old daughter named Karis.
His responsibilities include serving the church by developing, coordinating and administering a comprehensive program for families. This includes renewing, enriching, educating and equipping families for their ministries in the church and providing leadership to and supervision of staff members and volunteers involved in these ministries.
They are a wonderful family and an exciting addition to the Grace family.
Email Grace Christian Academy is a daycare ministry and an extension of Grace Church. We accept 1 year olds to pre-kindergarden. Our hope is to provide a safe and affordable place for childcare. For information regarding enrollment please contact us at the above email or call 423-842-7462.
Email DanielTeenagers 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.
Email DoreenOur 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.
