meet the Gpc staff
"For by the grace given me
I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than
you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in
accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully." (Romans 12:3-8)
Here at GracePointe, we realize that we are not all the same; and that's okay. We also realize that God created each of us in very unique and different ways and, in that, He created us to be individuals. Therefore, much like the above passage from Romans states, "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." In light of these different gifts, we not only worship God with our time and treasure, but we also worship God uniquely with our talent. Below, you will find a highlighted account of our GracePointe team members and their various gifts according to the grace given to them.
If you would like to contact any of the GracePointe team members there work emails have been provided.
If you would like to contact any of the GracePointe team members there work emails have been provided.
Senior pastor: scot crothers
Scot W. Crothers is the lead pastor. He is a graduate of Nazarene Bible College and has pastored a total of four churches over a period of 30 years. He and his wife, Cathy, are the proud parents of three grown daughters and extremely proud grandparents of two little boys and two little girls. Scot is gifted in several areas, the most outstanding of which is Biblical preaching. He has a heart for this congregation and is eager to reach people in the community with the good news of God's marvelous grace as personified in the lives of believers. scotcrothers@gmail.com
Associate Pastor: Larry Dillon
Larry Dillon is an ordained elder who has pastored two other congregations before joining our pastoral staff. His several duties include administration and visitation, as well as preaching. He, too, has a heart for people and longs to introduce individuals to Jesus and disciple them into Christ-like followers. Larry and his wife, Donna, have two grown children and four wonderful grandchildren. larrydillon1@gmail.com
Youth Pastor: Joe Butsch
Joey grew up locally here in Northern Kentucky. After graduating from Simon Kenton High School, Joey moved to South Portland, Maine to attend the University of New England. There, he worked with the youth extensively at South Portland Church of the Nazarene and did a phenomenal job. Shortly after marrying his wife, Christina, he came to GPC to lead our youth ministry. Joey is also taking classes at The Nazarene Bible College and has been doing a great job with kids from 6th to 12th grade. Joey and his wife, Christina are currently expecting their first child. rbutsch03@gmail.com
children's pastor: Sarah dickman
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Sarah Dickman is our children’s pastor. She is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University with a bachelor’s in Children’s Ministry and a master’s in Family Ministry. She has served as family pastor in a church previous to this one. She and her husband, Brett, are proud parents of a son; Cooper. Sarah has an amazing love for children and helping them grow in their relationship with God.
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outreach pastor: chuck Chapman
Chuck Chapman is our Outreach Pastor and a graduate of God's Bible School & College. Chuck has a major burden for the lost, especially those who are bound by addiction. He is also a graduate of Teen Challenge International of Southwest Florida, having overcome his own addictions of fifteen years. Chuck's partner in ministry is his supportive wife Lisa, and his biggest fan is his daughter, Brianna. Chuck is currently working to further his education, and is also currently writing his first book explaining a faith based approach to recovery from addictions. crucifiedwithchrist@yahoo.com
Worship Pastor: Jimmy Squires
Jimmy Squires serves as our Music Pastor, and has been active in Music Ministry for over fifteen years. Jimmy has a tremendous love for the Lord, and this love for God shines forth in his worship and praise. Jimmy and his wife Julie believe that leading people into a deeper life with God through music is their passion and calling. Jim and Julie have been married since 1998 and have two children who serve with them in the church. js12567@gmail.com
Church Treasurer: Julie Squires
Julie Squires serves as our Church Treasurer in addition to being a worship leader in our praise team. Julie has been active in Music Ministry for over fifteen years in addition to being very active in other areas of our church. Julie and her husband Jim believe that leading people into a deeper life with God through music, is their passion and calling. Julie and Jim have been married since 1998 and have two children who serve with them in the church. juliesq@yahoo.com
Office Administrator: Rosamond Day
Rosamond Day is our Church Office Administrator and a member of our GracePointe Community Worship Band. Rosamond has been indispensable in her role as Office Administrator since 2009. In addition, Rosamond has been playing the piano since she was six years old, and has been playing for the glory of God within the church since the age of sixteen. Rosamond is married to her fellow worship team member, Don, and they have two boys. rosamondday1@gmail.com
Nursery director: Shelia safford
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Sheila currently serves as the Nursery Director and has been a member since November 2015. She received her Liberal Arts degree from Sinclair College and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from The University of Dayton. Sheila has served in Children’s Ministry for most of her Christian walk of 28 years, including teacher, foster parent, camp counselor, and mentor. She and her husband Mike enjoy countless blessings in their blended family of 9 children and 8 grandchildren..saffordshe@gmail.com
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Emeritus pastor: Lavonne brown
Lavonne is an Emeritus (retired) Pastor in our church who seems to be anything but retired. Lavonne leads one of our Small Groups on Sunday morning and has a joy about her that is contagious. In addition, Lavonne also conducts one-on-one discipleship with some of the ladies in our church. Lavonne has a very delightful storyteller approach when preaching, which she does here at GPC on occasion. Lavonne is also a retreat speaker, a writer, a Graduate of Nazarene Bible College, and has served in many District positions. Lavonne is the mother of five, a grandmother of seventeen, and a great grandmother of twenty-nine. lavonnebrown1@gmail.com