Pastor Nominations

“Pastor James and Pastor Helen joined our congregation in August of this year. Since then, they have both led our church with love, care, and Biblical truth. James and Helen are incredibly compassionate about the people of Marion, both in and out of our church. We’re so grateful for their leadership!”

“He is an amazing person. His heart is on fire for the Lord, and he wants everyone to have that same kind of fire for Jesus. He is a wonderful Pastor he cares so much for the community around us. He helps you understand what the Bible is saying and gives you guidance to help stay focused on His word.”

“Don has been our interim pastor for over a year now. He has been a very important part of holding our church family together during some trying times. He heard God’s calling to fill the leadership position at our church and has served with a smile and is very encouraging.”

“I feel like he makes my head hurt. He is a gifted teacher. You know you have learned something from him.”

“She always takes the time to listen, talk to and encourage all of the youth. From those in nursery and PK class to those in HS. She listens. And prays for them. And makes sure they are heard and understood. She is a powerful woman of God and such a wonderful example for our church to have.”

“I am beyond grateful to have Dan as a Pastor and friend. He has been a huge part of me and my family’s transformation. He is such a down to earth and funny guy who continues to preach the good news and does so many amazing things for our community. He runs an amazing church with other amazing staff, and he been a huge role model for my husband and I.”

“He is so great at teaching what the Bible says and relating it to our lives now! It’s convicting at times and refreshing to know exactly where we’re learning from. He and the team at Eastridge have created a great welcoming environment for anyone to join in! Plus, our kids ministry is phenomenal!”

“He is very knowledgeable and inspiring to our community. He offers pray, guidance to all and makes everyone feel welcome and special.”

“Pastor Ryan pours all of heart, his blood, sweat and tears into our mobile church plant that meets in a school every Sunday. More importantly, I am grateful for how he loves the people, loves God’s Word, and loves to see the hope of Jesus change lives!”

“He challenges us beyond the status quo.”

“Not only has Andrew and his family embraced our children but treats them as their own. Andrew’s parents come to our daughter’s basketball games. Andrew goes target shooting with our son, and now that he’s older they are good friends, and my son is leading young adults’ group. He is leading by faith and example. He is leading with a servant’s heart and loving like Jesus. I’m thankful for him, for his wife Mary, his children and their parents.”

“He leads with biblical truth & doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff but also leads with SO much love & empathy. “

“Our Pastor is passionate about expository preaching of the Word of God. He invests so much time making sure he preaches the Word to us with authorial intent at the forefront. Often, we spent 3-4 years in one book of the Bible to be sure we know what is says, what is meant by it and how it applies to our lives. We greatly appreciate learning at such great depth.”

“Pastor Jeremiah is a new Pastor. He is passionate about delivering messages that are centered on the truths of the Bible and encourages our congregation to be in the word daily! He and his wife and family have stepped into our small country church with such servant hearts and are making connections with the community with their down to earth personalities and love for others!”

“He’s a wonderful, caring, always available Pastor who came every day to minister to me, my husband and family when my husband was in home Hospice. He preaches the Truth, straight from The Bible and I am very grateful to have him as my Pastor!!!”

“He’s my dad and silly so sometimes we joke about when he messes up his sermon. But he doesn’t care.”

“He is a huge servant. He is constantly helping others and doing everything he can to help those in need. He has been an incredible pastor, Husband and a father!”

“He is a true man of God. He lives, breathes, preaches Jesus and bears fruit for his church and visitors and rescues those who need a Savior by bringing them to Jesus Christ. His teachings from the Bible are so wonderful and anyone would be blessed to know this man of God and his dear wife and family and church family.”

“He is a willing servant leader who loves God and people.”

“My pastor has a huge heart; he always makes himself available for anyone who is in need. He truly puts others first & his love for God is so strong. He gives actual stories with his messages to make it easier to truly understand the message. It is so enjoyable listening.”

When we came to GPF 5 months ago, he was willing to help us heal as we had just come out of very hurtful church experience. Each week his family opens their home for worship (this means rearranging furniture and setting up chairs…then the take-down at the end). In addition, his wife would make us a wonderful breakfast each week! He and his 2 daughters are in the midst of grief as their beloved wife/mom recently died. Despite that, he continues to open his home for worship and for fellowship as well as being willing to come alongside the GPF body. He is selfless and truly is the shepherd of the church that God has given him. Our family has been blessed by his love, the hospitality of Pastor Troy, Alyssa, CJ and Nyia. We are grateful for a pastor that has led us through difficult times, who has encouraged us and taken our family under his care as he has committed to do for each member of the GPF flock.

He’s such a kind, caring and compassionate pastor. He really makes everybody feel welcome and is willing to try anything to help spread the word of God. He’s always upbeat and makes you want to be there. He includes everybody both young and old.

“I love Dan’s love for God’s word! The fire that burns in him for our Jesus is amazing!”

“Pastor Dave is a caring individual who preaches the Bible in a way that draws you in while at the same time challenges you to grow.”

“He is very caring and inspiring! Always helping in the community. Very welcoming.”

“The way he connects with the kids and youth is like nothing I’ve seen before. the heart and love to teach God’s love to the young people is so real.”

Both of our pastors are amazing at making people feel welcome and loved. Whether they know you or not. They preach from the Bible and don’t add to it or take anything out of it. They preach the truth and stick to the foundations of the Word. I am so thankful to both of them for what they have brought to my life and the life of my family! Just no way to thank them enough!

Andrew shares the gospel truths, even the hard to hear stuff in a kind and loving way. He’s caring and supportive of his congregation and is there to help when people are in need. I’m so thankful for his leadership and his beautiful family.

“I’m very grateful for my pastor because he was the one who invited me to check out his service. Said if it wasn’t a fit, he’d even help find us a church. The way he leads our church in helping the homeless especially, has helped me in my own mission to help the homeless. As well as how he interacted with our youth and getting them on the journey with God the correct way. Even including them in his service. My kids are always asking questions about things he said and how it applies to life.”

“She is always so welcoming and kind. She loves her congregation and is always working to help our community and church.”