Leadership

George is originally from California and received his undergraduate degree from the California State University at Fresno. He went on to earn a Master in Arts in Theology from Southwestern Seminary, a Master of Theology in Applied Theology, and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor George began his ministry as senior pastor of Grace Fellowship Church on September 5, 2010. Formerly George was a church planter/pastor in New Mexico for 11 years. He has ministered across several regions of the country and worked with all generations of people throughout 26 years of ministry.  His greatest passion is the exaltation of Christ through verse by verse exposition of the Word of God and the advancement of the Christ’s kingdom to the ends of the earth through the ministry of the local church. He and his wife Diane have two sons and one daughter. When George isn’t busy with ministry, he enjoys spending time with family, keeping fit, and spending time outdoors. 

We'd like to welcome Dan Pearson as our youth pastor. He is excited to join our staff to connect and encourage the youth via the Word of God! Dan is a graduate from Midwest Theological Seminary in May of 2020 with a Master of Divinity.  His passions include expository preaching, biblical discipleship & pursuing Christ through ordinary means. In his spare time he enjoys reading biographies about Christian leaders throughout history, and watching Marvel movies. He enjoys baseball, and is a former pitcher for Hannibal Lagrange University. 

Susan started attending Grace Fellowship in 2020 after responding to God’s call to enter ministry with her husband Matthew. Currently, he attends Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary while together they serve Grace. She graduated from William Jewell College with a degree in Elementary Education and studied English teaching techniques at Bath University, England. While teaching in a Christian School, Preschool, and daycare she developed a conviction for the importance of reaching children with the gospel and then building a relationship with Jesus. Over the years, she has led groups of women and children in Bible Study Fellowship and taught preschool in Community Bible Study. She brings her love of teaching, organizational skills, and all things creative to ministry. She adores dogs, quilting, and gardening.

Josh joined the staff of GFC in January 2018.  He is a graduate of Manhattan Christian College, in Manhattan, KS, where he earned a B.S. in Worship Ministry/Bible.  While in his last semester of school he met his wife Andrea.  Josh and Andrea have been married since July 2013.  Josh is a fan of Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe; but most of all loves the gathering of the people of God, singing the praises of God. “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!” Psalm 34:3 

Laurel began working for GFC in 2013. She graduated in 1994 from St. John’s School of Nursing in Springfield, MO with an Associates Degree in Nursing. She met and married her husband Andy at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO in September 1994. They have 3 children. Laurel loves to express the glorious creativity of God through art and song. She enjoys watching science fiction television and movies with her family. “The Lord is my Strength and my [impenetrable] Shield; my heart trusts in, relies on, and confidently leans on Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song will I praise Him.” Psalm 28:7 

Grace Fellowship Elders:
Tim Neal
Bruce Noehren
Matthew Wasson

Grace Fellowship Deacons:
Jim Wright
Ron Anderson
Rodger Kunkle