Elders

Tommy Apple

Tommy has been a member since 2013. He has served as a Deacon, as Chairman of the Deacons, and on the Pastor Search Committee. He has been an Elder since 2020.

Mike Clifton

Mike has been attending Grace Fellowship since 1993 and became a formal member in 1996. He has served as a Deacon and as a Trustee. He has also taught both junior and senior high school Sunday school classes as well as co-teaching a young families life group with his wife BJ. He has been an Elder since 2011.

Ken Southard

Ken has been a member since 1974. He has served as a former Deacon and a former Chairman of the Missions Committee. Ken is the Chairman of the Elders and is currently co-teaching the Word of Life class with Elder Lin Stadler. He has been an Elder since 2011.

Bentley Stadler

Bentley has been a member since 1994. He has served as a Deacon and as the Middle/High School Sunday School Teacher. He has also served as a Trustee, on the Decorating Committee, and on the Missions Committee. He has been an Elder since 2021.

Lin Stadler

Lin has been a member since 1991. He has taught several Sunday school classes including the junior and senior high classes, the Faithful Seekers class, and is currently co-teaching the Word of Life class with Elder Ken Southard. He has also served as a youth leader, a choir member, and a Deacon. He has been an Elder since 2022.

Chuck Jones

Chuck has attended Grace Fellowship his whole life, officially becoming a member in 1977. He has served as an Usher, a member of the Missions Committee, the Sunday School Teacher of middle and high school students, the coach of the church’s softball team, a member of the Choir, a member of the Handbell Choir, the Secretary and Treasurer of the Men’s Fellowship, and a Deacon (ordained in 1995). He has been an Elder since 2025.

Edwin Gunn – Elder Emeritus

Edwin served Grace Fellowship for decades in various roles and capacities. After many years as an Elder, he was given the title Elder Emeritus. As an Elder Emeritus, he is relieved of the typical duties expected of an Elder, but continues to participate in Elder meetings and discussions. Edwin continues to be an active member of Grace Fellowship.

Deacons

Todd Jones

Todd has attended Grace Fellowship his whole life, officially becoming a member in 1977. He has served as a member of the Missions Committee, Stewardship Committee, Children’s Ministry, and Secretary of the Men’s Fellowship.

Harold McBane

Joe Gunter

Joe and his wife Clair became members of Grace Fellowship in 2015. Joe is a father, grandfather and great grandfather. He serves as an usher and is on the board of Trustees. He is an active member of the Men’s Fellowship and serves on the board of In His Name Christian Services (food pantry). He became a deacon in 2023.