Leadership
Our church is governed by a body of elders, a foundation which is solidly Biblical (Acts 14:23, 20:28; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:1-4) and has been a part of Grace Church from its beginning. The staff coordinates the daily operations of their area within the church. The elders are assisted in certain areas of ministry by a group of deacons.
Elders
Harry Allison
Harry has been an elder at Grace Church since 1983. He and his wife Marilyn were married in 1959. They have two grown daughters and four grandchildren. Harry is retired, and he and Marilyn lead the Senior Adult K-Group and co-host the Senior Adult Bible Fellowship.
Reggie Coe
Reggie became a Grace Church elder in 1989. He and his wife Becca married in 1974. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren. Reggie joined the staff of Grace Church in September, 1978 and currently ministers as Family Pastor. He enjoys hunting, golf and cycling, and oversees our Men’s Ministry and our Pastoral Counseling Ministry.
Bill Daniel
Bill has been an elder in Grace Church since 2003. He and his wife Cecille have three grown sons. He enjoys flyfishing, travel and cooking, and is involved in the Koinonia Team, which plans fellowships for Grace Church.
Bill Gowan
Bill has been an elder at Grace Church since 1983. He and his wife Joan were married in 1961. They have two grown daughters and two grandchildren. Bill practices law with Tate, Gowan and Wilson PLLC. He is a back-up teacher his K-Group Leader and liaison for the Mission Team.
Dan Helbing
Dan became an elder at Grace Church in 1995. He and his wife Sandy have two children and two grandchildren. He enjoys flying, hunting, fishing and culture, and is involved in a K-group, teaching, and the Equipping ministry of Grace Church.
Martin Litteken
Martin has been an elder at Grace Church since 2000 and, prior to that, served as a deacon for several years. He and his wife Jeanie married in 1975 and have two grown children. Martin is a licensed civil engineer and surveyor. He is active in the music ministry and has been a K-Group and men's morning Bible study leader. When he has free time he enjoys ranch work and hunting.
Herb Moller
Herb has been an elder in Grace Church from its inception 1964. He and his wife June were married in 1943 and have one daughter, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Herb continues to work daily in his oil business, and he can usually be found greeting people at Grace Church.
Phil Ringman
Phil became an elder at Grace Church in 1995. He and his wife Jaynie have two grown children. Phil is a certified financial planner and financial adviser. He enjoys reading, running and travel. Phil and Jaynie host the 40-Somethings Adult Bible Fellowship and are involved in the Koinonia Team.
Tom Rodgers
Tom has been an elder in Grace Church since 1987. He and his wife Charma were married in 1971 and have two grown daughters and four grandchildren. Tom joined the staff of Grace Church in 1976 and is currently the Lead Pastor. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, fly fishing, hunting, and yard work.
Chuck Warman
Chuck became an elder in Grace Church in 1983. He and his wife Kris were married in 1966 and have two grown children and four grandchildren. Chuck is a CPA, and enjoys reading, flyfishing, and collecting old stuff - most recently fountain pens and old oil company roadmaps. He is the co-leader of a K-group, led the team that wrote our Equipping curriculum, and has a deep and abiding love for Christian apologetics.
Staff
Tom Rodgers, Lead Pastor
Tom has been on the staff of Grace Church since May of 1976. He is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and Phoenix Seminary (D.Min.). Married in 1971, Tom and his wife Charma are the parents of two grown daughters and four grandchildren. Tom is committed to being a player-coach and developing the mind of Christ in others by building the Scriptures into their lives.
Reggie Coe, Family Pastor
Reggie joined the staff of Grace Church in September of 1978. He is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University (B.S.) and Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.). Reggie and his wife Becca have been married since 1974 and are the parents of three grown daughters and three grandchildren. Reggie ministers to individuals and families by providing discipling relationships and growing opportunities through the teaching of the Scriptures and personal counseling.
Lance Bourgeois, College and Young Adults Pastor
Lance joined the staff of Grace Church in August of 1998. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University (B.A.) and Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.). Married since 1994, Lance and his wife Ellen are the parents of two children. Lance works with students from high school graduation until the reach their mid-30s. In addition, he works with helping individuals identify their God-given passions and equipping them for individualized ministries.
Brandon Carpenter, Senior Adult and Small Groups Pastor
Brandon joined the Grace Church staff in March of 2008. He is a graduate of Wayland Baptist univesity (B.S. and M.Ed.) and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A.R.). Currently, Brandon is pursuing his M.Div. from Liberty Seminary. Brandon and his wife Dawn have been married since May 1998 and have two children. Brandon is committed to growing disciples though small groups and expositional Bible studies.
Derek Hughes, Youth Pastor
Derek joined the Grace Church staff in July of 1999. He is a graduate of Cedarville College (B.A.) and Dallas Theological Seminary (M.A.). Derek and his wife Tammy have been married since 1988 and are the parents of two boys. Derek has been in youth ministry for over fifteen years and believes in a relationally based discipleship ministry that meets the needs of youth and their families.
Paul Walker, Junior High Pastor
Paul joined the staff of Grace Church in May of 2004. He is a graduate of Midwestern State University (B.S.), Dallas Theological Seminary (M.A.), and is currently attending Fuller Theological Seminary. Paul and his wife Sara have been married since 2003 and are the parents of two children. Paul enjoys building into the lives of students, as they seek to journey successfully through adolescence.
Geoff Meador, Worship Leader
Geoff has been on the staff of Grace Church since September of 2004. He is currently a student at Wayland Baptist University (B.C.M.). Geoff and his wife Abby have been married since 2002 and they have one son. Geoff strives to create an authentic atmosphere that encourages participation in corporate worship during our Sunday services.
Brian Wetherbee, Church Administrator
Brian joined the Grace Church staff in March of 2006. He is a graduate of Midwestern State University (B.A.). Brian and his wife Angela have been married since 1996 and are the parents of three children. Brian is commited to the faithful and responsible stewardship of the church's resources through biblically sound financial and personnel management principles.