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    Meet Our Pastors & Staff

    Our dedicated team of called workers and church staff are here to provide spiritual guidance and support, as well as resources to help you on your faith journey.

    Senior Pastor

    Danny Anderson

    Pastor Danny Anderson became the senior pastor of Grace on January 1, 2024. He has served our church faithfully as the Associate Pastor since September 22, 2019. Pastor Danny and his wife Sarah have been married for over 15 years and have four beautiful children.

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    Associate Pastor

    Jake Childers

    Pastor Jake Childers was ordained and installed as Associate Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church on July 9th, 2023. He is originally from the Metro-Detroit area and went to college at Concordia University Chicago. Pastor Jake loves preaching, running, watching football, and reading philosophy.

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    Deaconess

    Christina Childers

    Christina was commissioned and installed as a Deaconess at Grace on August 4, 2024. She has faithfully served Grace as a Deaconess intern since July 9th, 2023. She is our leader of Digital Discipleship and counseling.

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    Vicar

    Mike Saxton

    Vicar Mike was assigned to Grace Lutheran Church for his vicarage year in 2025. He and his wife Jennifer have been married over 20 years and have four children.

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    Our Ministry Staff

    Executive Director
    Kristen Reinke
    Facility & Technical Arts Director
    Brad Moore
    Children's Ministry Director
    Frieda Guthrie
    Office Administrator
    Anna Wilson
    Administrative Assistant
    LaTina Haynes
    Treasurer
    Teri Stoddard
    Connection Director
    Kristin McGee
    Worship Coordinator (Traditional & Blended)
    Sara Reeb
    Worship Coordinator (Contemporary)
    John Cleland
    Organist, Handbell Director
    Deborah Cable
    Choir Director
    Deb Wolfe
    Fellowship Meal Coordinator
    Jennifer Bailey
    Nursery Coordinator
    Brenda Gladdis
    Executive Director
    Kristen Reinke
    Facility & Technical Arts Director
    Brad Moore
    Children's Ministry Director
    Frieda Guthrie
    Office Administrator
    Anna Wilson
    Administrative Assistant
    LaTina Haynes
    Treasurer
    Teri Stoddard
    Connection Director
    Kristin McGee
    Worship Coordinator (Traditional & Blended)
    Sara Reeb
    Worship Coordinator (Contemporary)
    John Cleland
    Organist, Handbell Director
    Deborah Cable
    Choir Director
    Deb Wolfe
    Fellowship Meal Coordinator
    Jennifer Bailey
    Nursery Coordinator
    Brenda Gladdis

    Sunday Worship services: Traditional 8:00, Blended 9:30 & Contemporary 11:00 AM

    Wednesday Worship service: 6:30 PM


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