Our Leadership

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Elders...

Name:Ben Bauer Family:Wife Debbie, children Peter, Abbie, Joel Interests:Viewing my kids’ activities, Sports spectator, Camping, Fishing, TV Day Job:Springfield Schools Sports Field Maintenance Responsibilities:Resource center, teach in the 2-year-old class, any other jobs required Passion:I am passionate about the people's determination at Grace. People don't just talk about it, they find some way to get the task done. I love the forward thinking of the people, that just because we've never done it "that way" doesn't mean we can't try.

Name:Stan Blinkhorn Family:Wife Joanie; Adult children-Judy and 2 daughters and 2 sons: Liz and Dick and a son and daughter: Becky and Tony and a son and daughter: Mike. Grandchildren in order are Jessica, Jenny, Jason, Joel, Scott, Katy, Samantha and Andrew. Interests:Joanie, playing in the dirt(gardening), family, elk hunting Day Job:Mostly retired veterinarian Responsibilities:Usher, Young Families, mentor Passion:I am passionate about learning more about the Word, helping young men learn to be better husbands and fathers, developing and expanded Sunday AM adult learning program.

Name:Joe Inman Family:Wife Carol; daughter Brooke; grandkids Kendra, Natalie, Riley; son Bryan Interests:Hunting, fishing, gardening when possible, reading Day Job:Home Depot plumbing, general plumbing Responsibilities:Visitation of hospital/in-home patients; custodian and in house plumber Passion:I am passionate about visitation and being involved in people's lives, whether it be individual mentoring or in small groups.

Name:Bob Kintigh Family:Wife Margaret; Dave, Paul, Ann, Mark, and Dan----- plus 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interests:Reading, gospel music, writing, rhododendrons, conducting forestry tours, genealogy, and travel. Day Job:Managing Forester of Kintigh Family Limited Partnership forest lands. Responsibilities:Serve where needed. Passion:That we continue to proclaim God's Word as the power of God for the salvation of the lost people of our community.

Name:Wes Koester Family:wonderful wife Cindy; handsome son Christian; beautiful daugther Courtney; dog Riley; Courtney & Christian's frog Interests:Spending time with family, traveling, fishing, learning new real estate investing ideas/techniques, reading Day Job:Insurance Sales and real estate investing. Responsibilities:Currently heading up new "Greeters Program". Possibly becoming more involved in the young children's ministries. Passion:The excitement of new people coming to our Church and getting plugged into various small groups and activities. Seeing the excitement of the Youth Ministry growing and challenging the way the kids think about life especially in a spiritual sense.

Name:Gordon Ruddick Family:Wife Patty; children, daughter Erin (and Brad) Creager, daughter Amy (and Jon) Green, son Josh (and Gretchen) and seven grandchildren, Audrey, Lydia, Ronan, Dylan, Ethan, Macey, and Griffin. Interests:Music, musclecars, civil war history, puns, people. Day Job:Produce manager, Fred Meyer, owner Ruddick's Piano Service Responsibilities:Have done many ministries at Grace, am currently youth leader liason, helping some with hospital visitation as needed and able. Passion:Small groups, missions involvement, mentoring.

Name:Jason Schar Family:Wife – Ann; Daughter - Jincy Roberson, Son in-law, Robbie Roberson, Granddaughter – Ellie; Son - Andrew Schar, Daughter in-law - Lori, Granddaughters - Ramsey, Hadley, and Bodie. Interests:Family, working around the house, horses, hunting, fishing, Oregon FB & BB Day Job:Operate a construction company Responsibilities:Elder chairman, work with Young Families, and work in kindergarten/1st grade class Passion:I am passionate about planning for the future growth of Grace, make way for new people, and those people growing in Christ.

Name:Dave Scharen Family:Wife Marilyn Interests:Trailer camping, reading, farming Day Job:Farm Manager Responsibilities: Elder, some mentoring, various small jobs Passion:Conversions, life changes, learning more about God and His Son.

Name:Rodger Terrall Family:Wife Lisa; Kids Kelly, Rachel (granddaughter Avalon), and Chelsea Interests:B'ball; R'ball; Gardening; Bible study; games; travel; singing; golf; trash talking (after Elijah kind of); spending time with my family and dogs Day Job:Commercial banking at Umpqua Bank Responsibilities:Elder- primarily finance, but also teaching, singing, helping out where I can. Passion:Young Marrieds; helping people, and myself, to know Jesus in a real way; seeing people stretch themselves to reach new heights by trusting God more; encouraging others.

Name:Bob Welch Family:Wife, Sally. Son Ryan, daughter-in-law Susan, grandson Cade, Other son: Jason, daughter-in-law Deena. Interests:Writing, speaking, sailing, people, Yachats, bookstores, Philip Yancey and Garrison Keillor's writing, pepperoni pizza, leaf-raking, history, Duck football and basketball and the search-and-replace function of just about any commputer program Day Job:Columnist, The Register-Guard Responsibilities:Elder board, men's issues, occasional bullpen preacher. Passion:People, unity, men taking responsibility for their lives, Rodger Terrell singing "O Holy Night" at Christmas, the Turkey Bowl, humble hearts and laughter.

Staff...

Name:Steve Hill Family:Wife Mary; Two sons; Jake and Andrew Interests:I collect antique radios, bird hunt, sports, and coaching 8th grade basketball at Monroe. Day Job:Senior Pastor (Dallas Theological Seminary graduate, 1990) Responsibilities:Wearing a tie, just kidding Passion:I see so many lives being transformed and people trusting Christ. My bottom line: I’m pumped! e-mail:steve@gcfweb.org

Name:Lori Keebler Family:Husband, Dave; Sons: Brian, Kevin, Michael, Andy & Jon Interests:Sports, Camping, Traveling Day Job:Director of Children’s Ministry (called Grace Central Station) Responsibilities:To oversee and develop all children's programs Passion:I desire that all children who attend Grace Central Station will: Trust their lives to God, Relate in love with others, Act by using their spiritual gifts, Invite others to know Jesus, and Nurture their spiritual growth. I want children to become spiritual champions for God and the next generation of spiritual leaders in the church. e-mail:lori@gcfweb.org

Name:Jon Green Family:Jon + Amy = Forever… and two kids Ethan David and Macey Elizabeth. Interests:I enjoy spending time with my family. When I am not doing that, I love playing music. I love reading books about church history, Lord of the Rings, and good poetry. I like to play video games, basketball, and soccer. Day Job:Worship Pastor Responsibilities:I lead worship and teach about what worship means. I also am responsible for all of the other stuff involved with the corporate worship times. Passion:I would like to see Peace on earth and good will among men. I heart Amy. e-mail:jon@gcfweb.org

Name:Eric Fuller Family:Wife Jill and the boys-Micah and Kyle Interests:Hanging out with the family, reading, learning, connecting with students, anything that has to do with sports, music, or reality TV Day Job:Youth Pastor Responsibilities:High School and Middle School Student ministry Passion:I am passionate about students coming to know and grow in Christ. e-mail:eric@gcfweb.org

Name:Tracy Sims Family:Wife Stacey; Kiddos Caitlyn, Joshua, Jacob, Ethan Interests:Hanging with my family, reading, exercise, playing Evil Emperor Zurg Day Job:Associate Pastor Responsibilities:Small Groups (Grace Groups), connecting new people, Beyond Sunday, and a little planning. Passion:I am passionate about people meeting Jesus in a real, life-changing way; and helping us better engage our culture. e-mail:tracy@gcfweb.org

Name:Patty Ruddick Family:Husband – Gordon; children all grown -- Erin Creager, husband Brad; Josh and wife Gretchen; Amy Green, husband Jon Green (grandchildren: Audrey, Lydia and Dylan Creager; Ronan and Griffin Ruddick; Ethan and Macey Green) Interests:Reading, needlework, crocheting, gardening, cooking, camping Day Job:Office Manager Responsibilities:Working with pastors and doing their bidding :); typing, data base, giving info, finding info, answering phones Passion:Grace is a place of healing and acceptance, a place where you can learn to be the person God wants you to be. I’m still in the process and want to walk along side others in the process, too. e-mail:patty@gcfweb.org

Name:Charlene Burch Family:Husband Bruce; kids: Carol, Hilary, Martin; grandchild: Rocky Interests:Reading, cooking, giving teas, theatre Day Job:Secretary Responsibilities:Serving the church as office secretary, coordinator for Women's Ministries, helping out here and there as needed. Passion:I love seeing the women in our church growing in their relationship with Christ. Finding opportunities to help women connect and to serve in our church is an exciting adventure for me! e-mail:charlene@gcfweb.org

Name:Lisa Terrall Family:Husband Rodger; kids - Kelly, Rachel (granddaughter Avalon), and Chelsea (they're great); two dogs Interests:Family time; traveling; reading; physical activity (walking, running, hiking & tennis); camping Day Job:Bookkeeper and administrative assistant Responsibilities:Bookkeeping, reporting to elders on finances, Coordinator of Spiritual Growth Team for Women's Ministries, Usher, Mentor for Young Families, Bible Study leader, and other stuff Passion:Women's spiritual growth and relationship building e-mail:lisa@gcfweb.org

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