LANSING ADVENTIST - Key Persons


Chad Bernard

Job Titles:
  • Pastor
Pastor Chad Bernard loves young people and is passionate about telling them about His best friend Jesus. He serves as both the Youth Director for the Michigan Conference and as an Assistant Pastor at Lansing Adventist. He is excited about a conference-wide initiative called "Fieldwork" that empowers youth at the local church level to do ministry in their community. He and his wife Melinda live in the Lansing area with their daughter Adie and dogs Gus & Cooper.

Pastor Juan Carlos Grajales

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Pastor
  • Pastor
A graduate from Southern Adventist University, class of '22, Juan Carlos Grajales is dedicated to serving the Lord and excited to work with this church. His focus will be on our youth and small groups. Pastor Juan Carlos's favorite hobbies include auto mechanics, playing the guitar, and playing soccer.

Pastor Moise Ratsara

Job Titles:
  • Pastor
  • Senior Pastor
"Pastor Mo" and his wife, Amy, have two boys, Mikael and William. He serves as District Superintendent for District 10 and a member of the Michigan Conference Executive Committee. He is a past president of GYC and currently serves as a member of the GYC Board of Directors and oversees GYC affiliates in the US and around the world.