Pastors & Staff
Grace Point is incredibly blessed to have a leadership team of men and women committed to serving Jesus' church and lead the way for fulfilling our mission. Meet the team!
Diona Walden
Administrative Assistant
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Life is better when you're laughing."
FAVORITE FOOD: Italian anything!
HOBBIES: Paper cards, painting, sewing, crocheting, reading, hanging out with girlfriends.
A MUST-READ BOOK: "The Oath" by Frank Peretti
Chris Ireland
Technical Director
FAVORITE QUOTE: You can train skills, but you can't train passion.
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak
HOBBIES: Watching sports, music, anything techy
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Derek Harrison
Missions Director
Faith Martin
Family Care Pastor
FAVORITE QUOTE: Do your best and trust God with the rest. | My Dad
FAVORITE FOOD: Tacos!
HOBBIES: Music, crafting, upcycling furniture, reading, baking
A MUST READ BOOK: Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick
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Heather Lauseng
Accountant
FAVORITE QUOTE: I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. | Martin Luther King, Jr.
FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican - all day every day!
HOBBIES: Playing cards, walks with my family, occasional sewing projects
A MUST READ BOOK: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Jake Woods
Assistant Worship & Youth Pastor
Josh Cooper
Discipleship Pastor
FAVORITE QUOTE: God has created us for intimate friendship with himself - both now and forever. | Dallas Willard
FAVORITE FOOD: Mongolian beef
HOBBIES: Pickleball, hiking, camping, raising chickens
A MUST READ BOOK: The Cure by John Lynch
Kali Adams
KidsPoint Assistant
FAVORITE QUOTE: "It is well with my soul."
FAVORITE FOOD: Thai
HOBBIES: Reading, lunch w/ friends, hearing people's life stories, going to the movies or theatre, playing card and board games
A MUST READ BOOK: All John Mark Comer books!
Kelly Ware
Preschool Director
FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican, chocolate and a Pepsi!
HOBBIES: I enjoy taking walks with my dog, most anything outdoors and spending time with my family.
A MUST READ BOOK: I'm more of a listener while I move. Raising Boys and Girls podcast and Proverbs 31 Ministries are my regulars as well as Christian pop!
Niki Copeland
KidsPoint Pastor
FAVORITE QUOTE: The greatest thing we can do is help somebody know they are loved and capable of loving. | Fred Rogers
FAVORITE FOOD: Maple frosted donuts with Coke Zero
HOBBIES: Hiking with fun people!
A MUST READ BOOK: Kisses From Katie by Katie Davis
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Niki Maloney
Communications Director
FAVORITE QUOTE: Travel is fatal to prejudice. | Mark Twain
FAVORITE FOOD: French fries
HOBBIES: Travel, camping, reading, baking
A MUST READ BOOK: Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler
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Rhonda Zimlich
5th & 6th Grade Director
FAVORITE QUOTE: Always stay humble and kind.
FAVORITE FOOD: Anything my daughter bakes!
HOBBIES: Yard work, home projects, chauffeuring my kids, cooking
A MUST READ BOOK: Enemies of the Heart by Andy Stanley
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Tiffiny Hurr
Office Assistant
FAVORITE QUOTE: “It is not the absence of sin but the grieving over it which distinguishes the child of God from empty professors." | A.W. Pink
FAVORITE FOOD: Donuts, Chicken Fried Steak
HOBBIES: Reading, hiking, family time, great conversations with interesting people
A MUST READ BOOK: Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt
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Tim Hughes
Lead Pastor
FAVORITE QUOTE: Becoming a Pharisee is a lot like going to Denny's; nobody plans to go there, you just end up there. | Larry Osborne
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza
HOBBIES: Golf, Walking, reading, more golf
A MUST READ BOOK: The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg
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