The bible presents two offices for church governance: elders and deacons. The requirements for these offices can be found primarily in
1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
Grace Community Church is committed to the biblical leadership of qualified men who lead, feed, and protect our congregation. All elders are of equal standing with no hierarchy or chairman.
1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
Grace Community Church is committed to the biblical leadership of qualified men who lead, feed, and protect our congregation. All elders are of equal standing with no hierarchy or chairman.
Office of elder
1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. 4 He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 5 (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), 6 and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. 7 And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (1 Timothy 3:1-7, NASB)
5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, 6 namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. 7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, 8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. (Titus 1:5-9, NASB)
5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, 6 namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. 7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, 8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. (Titus 1:5-9, NASB)
John Walter
Elder and Pastor
The Lord has proven Himself faithful to me my whole life. God saved me at a young age and has sustained me through every stage in our walk together.
My wife, Erin and I have been married for 17 years and we have 2 children. I enjoy reading books, music and building community through good conversations.
My mentors include John MacArthur, J.C Ryle, R.C Sproul, and other theologians and pastors who have shaped my thinking.
I am committed to expository preaching and teaching. I believe that the Christian life can only be lived effectively when we know the Bible and submit to its authority.
My wife, Erin and I have been married for 17 years and we have 2 children. I enjoy reading books, music and building community through good conversations.
My mentors include John MacArthur, J.C Ryle, R.C Sproul, and other theologians and pastors who have shaped my thinking.
I am committed to expository preaching and teaching. I believe that the Christian life can only be lived effectively when we know the Bible and submit to its authority.
Taylor Lacheta
elder and pastor
God is good and His ways are higher than ours. Over the past several years, the Lord has stretched me in ways that I would never have chosen for myself, but looking back I can see that He has been growing me for service and usefulness in His kingdom.
I have been married to my beautiful wife, Morgan for 11 years. She brings out the best in me and the Lord has blessed us with three children. In addition to spending time with my family, I enjoy woodworking and being outdoors.
The 66 books of the Bible are the infallible words of God, and are sufficient for all things pertaining to life and godliness. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we read, study and understand the Word of God in its original context so that we may be obedient to His commands and honor and glorify Him in our lives.
I have been married to my beautiful wife, Morgan for 11 years. She brings out the best in me and the Lord has blessed us with three children. In addition to spending time with my family, I enjoy woodworking and being outdoors.
The 66 books of the Bible are the infallible words of God, and are sufficient for all things pertaining to life and godliness. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we read, study and understand the Word of God in its original context so that we may be obedient to His commands and honor and glorify Him in our lives.
Office of Deacon
8 Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 9 but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11 Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 3:8-13, NASB)
We currently do not have any deacons.
We currently do not have any deacons.