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Jay KlopfensteinJay Klopfenstein
Senior Pastor

Jay Klopfenstein is Senior Pastor of Grace Church. Born and raised in Morton, IL, Jay came to Christ at the young age of 5. He studied at Moody Bible Institute, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and received his doctorate from Bethel Seminary. He has been at Grace since October 2009. You can follow Pastor Jay on Twitter.

 


 

Kyle PierpontKyle Pierpont
Associate Pastor of Youth and Small Groups

Kyle Pierpont is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Small Groups. Kyle was born in the Buckeye state, and raised on the shores of Lake Michigan. He came to Christ at 5 years of age. After High School he spent time in an outdoor survival/missionary training school. He also attended a Christian school in Florida and is finishing his degree at Thomas Edison State College. He plans to be working on his M.Div. at Moody Bible Institute in the Winter of 2012. Pastor Kyle has been on staff at Grace since 2007. You can follow Pastor Kyle on Facebook and Twitter.

 

 

 

Collin Stoddard

Collin Stoddard
Worship Arts Pastor

Collin Stoddard is the Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts. Collin was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO and came to Christ at a young age. He studied at Belmont University in Nashville, TN where he joined and co-founded the Pop/Rock Contemporary Christian Music trio, 33Miles. Pastor Collin has been on staff at Grace since 2010. You can follow Pastor Collin on Facebook and Twitter.

 

 

Neil HamptonNeil Hampton
Pastor of Pastoral Care

Neil Hampton is the Pastor of Care. Pastor Neil grew up outside of Detroit, MI and came to Christ at the age of 10. After graduating from Bible College and coming to South Bend, he completed his counseling training at Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, IN. as a certified NANC counselor. Pastor Neil has been on staff at Grace since 1979.

 

 

Shannon FollettShannon Follett
Children's Ministry Director

Shannon Follett is the Director of Children’s Ministry. Shannon grew up in Detroit, MI and came to Christ at 7 years old. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. She became a preschool teacher in 2007 and completed her CDA training in 2009. Shannon has been on staff at Grace since 2009. You can follow Shannon on Facebook.

 

 

August KuehnAugust Kuehn
Director of Support Services

August Kuehn is the Director of Support Services. August grew up in Niles, MI and came to Christ at age 5. August graduated from Southwestern Michigan College and has over 18 years in the entertainment, installation and church production industry, as well as a degree in business administration. He has been on staff at Grace since 2003. You can follow August on Facebook.

 

 

Kathy BankstonKathy Bankston
Office Administrator

Kathy Bankston is the Director of Connections and Office Administrator. Kathy grew up in Dowagiac, MI and came to Christ at age 21. Kathy spent 14 years in the business world doing marketing for McDonalds. She has been on staff at Grace since 1985. You can follow Kathy on Facebook.

 

 

 

 

Support Staff
          Judy Thomas, Business Administrator
          Buddy Robbins, Campus Support Assistant
          Kristi Littrell, Children’s Ministry Assistant


 

 
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