Meet Our Pastor
Pastor Dave has served Grace Church since 1992, first as Associate Pastor (1992-2012) and as Senior Pastor since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Baptist Bible College (Clarks Summit, PA) and has completed postgraduate studies at Baptist Bible Seminary (PA), the University of Illinois at Springfield, and Moody Bible Institute (Chicago).
Pastor Dave and his wife Cindy met while in attending Baptist Bible College and were married in July 1984. They are the parents of two adult children, Adam and Emily, and grandparents to four grandchildren: Otto, Wilson, Sully, and Cy. Their grandchildren are a cherished blessing, bringing much joy to their hearts.
In their free time, Pastor Dave and Cindy enjoy traveling (especially to beaches), attending concerts, alfresco dining, and exploring the back roads of central Illinois on their Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle.
Pastor Dave also serves in the following roles:
- President — Central Illinois GARBC Pastor's Fellowship
- Board Member — Camp Manitoumi
- Member — GARBC Council of Eighteen
- Member — Illinois-Missouri Council of Eight
Our Deacons
These godly men lead with humility and serve Grace Church as dedicated servant-leaders.
Randy Aldrich
Deacon
Jeremy Gebhardt
Deacon
Tom Gentry
Deacon
Brian Holmes
Deacon