GRACE - Key Persons
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- Guest Services Coordinator - Lindale
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- Director of Security Operations
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- Español Ministry Assistant
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- Ministry Coordinator to Executive Team
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- Student Ministry High School Director - Lindale
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- STUDENT MINISTRY DIRECTOR
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- Campus Pastor - Grace Español
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- WOMEN's MINISTRY DIRECTOR - LINDALE
I grew up in the DFW metroplex in a single-parent home where we regularly attended church, but I felt like God was far-off and unconcerned with humanity. On the outside, I was a girl who tried to be morally good, but I sought my value in dating relationships and found my purpose in performance. Because God loves me, He allowed my heart to be broken in my twenties, helping me realize that my sin separated me from Him and that He wanted to be present in my life. His unconditional love gave me a new identity and purpose in life.
I grew up in Akron, Ohio. There were five of us in my family - my parents and my two sisters with me in the middle. I trusted Christ when I was 12 years old and then strayed through most of junior high and high school. The summer before my senior year in high school, two of my best friends and I went to a Young Life Camp in Colorado. It was on the bus ride home that Jesus really got a hold of my heart. I committed to following Him and was discipled, and I'm grateful for the patience the Lord showed me.
I attended Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where I majored in business. After graduation, I worked for my dad in the family business, saw much of the country from the seat of a bicycle, and volunteered with Young Life. Around this time, I met Vicki. She was on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ, and God used her in a major way to move me toward ministry.
Vicki and I were married in November of 1987 and immediately moved to Portland, Oregon, where I attended Western Seminary. I graduated with a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Theology. We have been privileged to raise two incredible children, Micah, who is married to Mary, and Chelsea.
I joined the Grace Staff in December of 2005, and my passion is that we would be a body of disciples who make disciples - that is helping people come to Christ and grow in Christ so they can then help others experience the same for the Glory of God. I want our church to live out the word of God by loving Him and others.
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- Director of Church Accounting
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- Maintenance Supervisor - Old Jacksonville & Lindale
I grew up in a non-Christian home in Tacoma, Washington, and my future husband, Wayne, led me to the Lord. We have two grown boys, Seth and Brian.
I joined the Grace staff in June of 1998, and my hope is to help staff understand and use the benefits that Grace provides them.
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- Campus Pastor
- Español Local Missions Coordinator
- Español Ministry Assistant
- Local Missions Coordinator
- Ministry Assistant
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- JUNIOR HIGH DIRECTOR - LINDALE
- JUNIOR HIGH DIRECTOR, UB CAMPUS
- School Director - Lindale
- STUDENT MINISTRY DIRECTOR
- Student Ministry High School Director - Lindale
- Student Ministry High School Director, OJ Campus
- STUDENT MINISTRY JUNIOR HIGH DIRECTOR - LINDAL
- STUDENT MINISTRY JUNIOR HIGH DIRECTOR, UB CAMPUS
I was raised in a Jesus-following home with 4 siblings and my mom and dad. I lived in Illinois for first 11 years of life. When I was 9 and at church camp, I realized God's gift of salvation was even for the least of these (ME!) and accepted Him into my life. He has walked beside me every day since!
I am married to Joe, and we have 3 kids: Miles, Violet, and Josie. We moved from Oregon to Texas in 2022, and we enjoy having family close by in Lindale, Mineola, and Mansfield. I also work as a stylist for Park Lane Jewelry, and this ia big part of my life that brings me a lot of joy and has introduced me to a community of amazing women. In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading, great food, good coffee, and investing in relationships.
I joined the Grace team in July of 2023, and I want to ensure that every child that comes to GKC feels seen, known, and loved. And I desire to see each staff member grow as a child of God and in their position as a leader to the future generations.
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- Guest Services Coordinator, Old Jacksonville Campus
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- DIRECTOR of STAFF CARE & ENGAGEMENT
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- WORSHIP DIRECTOR - GRACE ESPAÑOL
- WORSHIP DIRECTOR - UNIVERSITY BLVD
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- COMMUNITY SITE COORDINATOR
I was born in Missouri and moved to New Jersey after my father died when I was four. I was adopted by a loving family who faithfully taught me about Jesus. I called myself a Christian, but truthfully, Jesus was not Lord of my life, and I had no idea who he really was.
In college, God radically got my attention after I overdosed on drugs at the end of my sophomore year. The next day, I met with Pastor Ray, a college pastor, who taught me the Gospel in a way I had never heard it before. I gave my life to the Lord, and I haven't looked back.
I am the proud husband to my beautiful wife, Jessica, and we have been blessed with four incredible kids: Elijah, Elisabeth, Jeremiah, and Georgianna.
I joined the Grace team in January of 2022, and my sincere hope is to serve alongside our church family as we learn how to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did by submitting all of our lives of His lordship and empowering presence on a daily basis.
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- GSM Girls Ministry Director, Old Jacksonville Campus
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- DIRECTOR of CREATIVE & COMMUNICATIONS
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- DIRECTOR - LINDALE
- JOY MINISTRY DIRECTOR - LINDAL
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- Administrative Assistant, Lindale
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- JOY MINISTRY DIRECTOR - LINDAL
I grew up in Lindale, Texas, and I'm a proud wife to Charlie Yarbrough, also an East Texas native. We have three wonderful children, Julianne, Charlie Cale, and Bayleigh. We have been members of Grace Community Church since 2011, and I have had the pleasure of volunteering with special needs kids since 2012. I enjoy being outdoors, exercising, reading, and sharing Jesus with everyone I can.
I came to know Christ at the age of 23 during a book study with some friends. In 2015, I obtained my nursing degree from Tyler Junior College. I continued to work at our local hospital as a neuro-nurse until 2019, going part-time when I began my journey working for Lindale Independent School District. I obtained a certification in special needs through continuing education classes. The Special Needs Certificate recognizes professionals dedicated to promoting quality care in the field of special needs.
I joined the Grace team in 2021, and my hope and prayer for JOY Ministries is to come alongside families with special needs to love and serve not only the kids but their parents as well.
I grew up southeast of Dallas in a small town called Crandall. I grew up in a wonderful family that loved Jesus. We were very involved in small church, so I always knew who Jesus was and that he loved me. It wasn't until my teenage years that I realized I did not have a relationship with Jesus and that I needed his forgiveness for my sins. At age 17 at a youth camp I asked Jesus to forgive me of sins and told him I wanted to follow him the rest of my life.
I am married to my wonderful husband, Daniel, and we have three children: Annabelle, Emma, and Danny. We moved to Tyler from the Dallas area during the summer of 2022. Daniel is an Assistant Principal at Three Lakes Middle School in Tyler ISD.
I joined the Grace staff in April of 2023, and myhope and prayer for our Grace K!DS ministry is that we will be kingdom-expanding and heart-transforming. My prayer is that we will come alongside the parents in our church to disciple these kids and help build a foundation of God's truth in each of their lives.
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- Senior Designer and Brand Specialist
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- EXECUTIVE PASTOR of OPERATIONS
I grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. My parents were so kind to send me to camp when I was young, and that is where I was introduced to Jesus. I began to grow in my understanding of who Jesus was and is in my life, and I am thankful to my parents who pointed me to Jesus at an early age.
I am married to Kelly, and we have four children of our own, Kalloway, who is married to Bobby, Konner, Kory, and Karoline. For a few years we also had two international students from China, Bevin and Henry, who we call our sons.
I joined the Grace staff in January of 2017, and it is my joy to oversee the resources of our organization. God is generous and kind, and He provides generously what is needed to be used to bring Him Glory!
Grace Community Church and Grace Community School have a tremendous influence in the local community, in East Texas, and internationally because of God's generosity. I pray that we as His children and as a body of believers are generous with our lives to be disciples who make disciples.
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- HR Administrative Assistant
I grew up in Bossier City, Louisiana, in a family of four. My parents, Norvel and Barbara, always had my younger brother, Kris, and I involved in church activities. In 1977, I invited Jesus in my heart on a Sunday Morning at Southside Baptist Church, followed in believers baptism, and have been a Christ follower ever since.
I met my husband, Andy, at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and we were married in June of 1993. We moved to Tyler in January of 1997 and made it our home. Andy passed away suddenly in February of 2022 after 28 years of marriage. We have two wonderful children. Our daughter, Ashton, is a 2023 graduate from Samford's McWhorter School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama. Our son, Andrew, is a PhD Candidate of History at Rutgers in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The family favorite is the almost 14-year-old, four-legged fur baby, Lilli Lamb. Our two children attended Grace Community School. While they were there, I was able to substitute, work as the lunchroom supervisor, and serve an aide for 5th grade.
In my free time, I enjoy going on long runs, walking Lilli, doing word searches, and spending time with family and friends.
I joined the Grace Staff in May of 2023, and my hope is that God will shine through me as a vessel of encouragement to others and reflect the JOY He has given in me. May I be a blessing to those I serve in the office, on the phone, or in any other capacity.
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- WORSHIP DIRECTOR - UNIVERSITY BLVD.
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- WORSHIP DIRECTOR - LINDALE
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- Associate Campus Development Director
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- Human Resources Coordinator
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- STUDENT MINISTRY JUNIOR HIGH DIRECTOR - LINDAL
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- CAMPUS PASTOR - LINDAL
- Campus Pastor, University Blvd
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- Administrative Assistant for Adult Discipleship
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- Maintenance Supervisor - University Blvd
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- Campus Development Pastor - University Blvd.
I grew up in Tyler and attended Green Acres Baptist Church. At the age of seven, I accepted Jesus into my heart as my Lord and Savior.
I later moved to San Marcos to pursue a degree in Business Administration from Texas State University. After graduating in May of 2019, I moved to San Antonio where I worked as a civilian for the US Air Force.
I have a younger sister named Lauren who studies Psychology and works with young children. I also have two step siblings, Wyatt and Bailey Chalmers. I grew up participating in Boy Scouts, and I played several different sports when I was younger. Fun fact: I am a huge baseball fan, and a goal of mine is to visit every MLB stadium in the US.
I joined the Grace team in June of 2023, and my hope is that we cultivate an environment of support, gratitude, and love as we serve Him in our work.
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- GSM Operations Coordinator
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- UB Women 's Ministry Coordinator
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- EXECUTIVE PASTOR of MINISTRIES
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- Campus Development Pastor - University Blvd
- Campus Pastor, University Blvd.
I grew up in upstate NY right outside the city of Syracuse. After an ongoing pursuit of truth and life through various means outside of Jesus, I realized He had been pursuing me throughout my life. I finally realized the beauty of the Gospel through Jesus at the age of 17, and He has taken me on a wild ride ever since.
My wife, Alexa, and I have one daughter, Aurora, born in November of 2014. We like to call ourselves "Team Tropea" (pronounced: tro-pay-a). You can find us outside in nature, playing crazy family games, and opening our table for others.
I'm a nerd for history, being outdoors, staying active, and spending time with my family. I have a heart for "community" and people's stories that God gives each of us.
I joined the Grace team in July of 2023, and my hope is to seek out life together with those who know Christ and to invite others to our table who don't know Him to get to know WHOSE they are.
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- Student Ministry High School Director, OJ Campus
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- STUDENT MINISTRY JUNIOR HIGH DIRECTOR, UB CAMPUS
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- Español Local Missions Coordinator
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- Missions Operations Director
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- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
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- Accounting Project Coordinator
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- ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE PASTOR of MINISTRIES & MISSIONS
I'm a native Texan who was born, raised, and spent most of my days growing up in Red Oak, Texas. The first decade and a half of my life was filled with church attendance, cultural Christianity, and knowing about Jesus, but not following Him. Jesus transformed me my senior year of high school as He saved me, and I began to follow Him.
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- Women 's Ministry Global Director
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- Senior Director of Finance & Accounting