FUN:
We believe that if a kid has fun in church, then they will want to come back. Every Sunday, we include fun and exciting games to partner with the lessons that our servers teach. Fun is important to kids, therefore it is important to us!
THE STAFF
Brock Williams
Worship Pastor
Brock works to prepare the worship service for Sunday mornings. He also helps the media director oversee the lighting, sound, and media to create a worship environment for Sunday mornings. He has a great passion for music and has been helping lead worship for several years. Brock and his wife, Cassandra, have been married since 2007, and have two children, Jack and Peyton.
Jake Black
Student Pastor & Media Director
As the student pastor, Jake coordinates and leads our weekly J-Walker student services. He organizes all of our student events and extracurricular activities; including Praise Week, annual events, and counseling our students. As Media Director, Jake handles our church social media accounts, website, and recording and editing GCC video content. He has been married to his wife Courtney, since 2016. Jake also enjoys coaching football at Walhalla High School.
Michelle LaVere
Kids Director
As the Kids ministry director, Michelle coordinates nursery and GCC KIDS on Sunday mornings, working alongside servers and preparing curriculum. Michelle also oversees all Kids events, including 'Kids Week' and 'Kidsmas'. Michelle and her husband, Kyle, have been married since 2011. They have two children, Briar and Knox. They enjoy spending time outdoors and hiking together.
Denise Stewart
Office Manager
Denise manages the church office, handles receptionist duties, and provides administrative support to the pastoral staff. Denise and her husband, Duayne, have two adult children, Ashleigh and Austin and one Grandson, Cole. Denise enjoys crafting & quilting in her spare time.
Greyson Williams
Student & Production Assistant
As Student assistant, Greyson helps coordinate all of our J-Walker student weekly services and events. He is in the rotation of teaching to both our middle school and high school J-Walker groups. Greyson also helps lead and coordinate production of our Sunday morning service live stream. He and his wife, Taylor, were married in October of 2020.
Kailyn Neave
Kids Assistant
As the Kids ministry assistant, Kailyn helps coordinates nursery and GCC KIDS on Sunday mornings, working alongside servers and preparing curriculum. Kailyn also assists in all Kids events, including 'Kids Week' and 'Kidsmas'. Kailyn and her husband, Levi, were married in October of 2019.
Ronnie Hodge
Senior Pastor
As the senior pastor, Ronnie provides the Church with direction, and he is the primary Bible teacher. Ronnie and his wife, Lynn, have been happily married for 44 years. They have two adult children, Amy and Jonathon, and two grandchildren, Seth and Hannah. Ronnie and Lynn share a passion for the outdoors.
Tim McCall
Lead Pastor
Tim directs our leaders as they lead our servers so that GCC can execute its strategy and fulfill its mission. Tim and his wife Brittney have been married since 2008 and have added to their family with their three little girls Andi Nell, Wren, and Letty. They enjoy anything outdoors and love watching movies together. Tim is also an avid hunter and farmer.