Our Staff

Darrell Jones

 

Senior Pastor

Darrell has been with Grace since 1986, assuming role as senior pastor in 1997.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Missouri Western State University, and his Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Nazarene Theological
Seminary. He and his wife Tammie have three daughters: Racheal, Rebecca, and Elizabeth. 





Dennis
Jennings

Counseling & Pastoral Care

Dennis has been part of the Grace staff part time since 2000, and in 2003 became a full time pastor.  He is our lead pastor for counseling.  He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Missouri Western State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary.  He and his wife, Linda, have one daughter, Kristen.




Ken Maxey

Student Ministries Pastor

Ken has been on staff since January, 2000. Ken is the Student Ministries Pastor, overseeing all student ministries and young families.  He holds three Bachelor of Arts Degrees from Vennard Bible College and William Penn College in the area of Bible, Youth Ministry, and Secondary Eduacation. Ken and his wife, Sara, have four sons:  Jude, Isaiah, Evan and Nelson.




Dan Blakely

Childrens Ministry Pastor

Dan has been with Grace since 2006.  He holds a Bachelor degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology and Sociaology from Missouri Western State University.  Prior to Grace Dan worked for the Department of Mental Health and the State School System.  He and his wife Kimberly have three children, their daughter Celeste and two sons, Nathaniel and Christian.




Tyler Hoffman

Senior High Youth Pastor

Tyler joined the staff in 2008.  His area of ministry deals with students from grades 9th through 12th.  Tyler is a graduate from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX with a Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries with a specialization in Youth Ministries.  Tyler and his wife ,Melissa, have been part of various student ministries over many years, and have recieved hands on training while interning under a high impact student ministry in Red Oak TX.  Tyler and Melissa have a beautiful baby boy, Braiden.




Chris Olson

Administrative Pastor

Chris has been an Elder at Grace since 2002.  During that time he has overseen various ministry positions.  After of 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service he joined our Pastoral staff in 2009.  He oversees all financial aspects of Grace, also directs the Christian Education ministry.  He and his wife Pam have four grown children: Tricia & Nicole, Faith, and son Joel.




Denny Schneider

 

Facility Director

Denny has been our hired maintenance man since 2001.  In 2008 he joined us full time overseeing our entire property.  Denny and his wife, Barb, have two adult sons: Jason and Jeff.




Becky Shellito

 

Office Manager

Becky and her husband Steve are among the original 40 people who helped to establish Grace Evangelical Church! She joined the staff as part-time Church Secretary in January of 1986.  As Office Manager she coordinates the church’s office staff, synchronizes calendars, and maintains official records. Becky and Steve have 1 son, Ben.




Jeanette Marriott

 

Office Secretary

Jeanette joined the staff in 1990. She coordinates the church’s community outreach events such as the Noyes Home Golf Tournament, Blood Drive and Moonlight 5K Run. Jeanette is married to Keith and they have 3 sons.




Debbie Wanserski

Assistant Office Secretary

joined the staff in 2002. She and her husband, Mark, have been attending Grace since 1985. They have one son, Matt and his wife Leigh Ann and daughter Melia, live in Columbia, MO and one daughter, Lisa lives in West Hartford, CT.




Joyce Croner

Financial Secretary

joined the staff in the fall of 2002, after retiring from 36 years of banking. She and her husband D.L. have two daughters, Annette and Susan. She also has four grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren with the promise of more. Beside her family she loves to spend time enjoying music and counting her blessings to be involved in the Lord’s work with Christian brothers and sisters




David Slawson

Childrens Ministry Assistant

David joined the staff as Children's Ministry Assistant in January 2007. He graduated from Benton High School in 1974 and has owned Slawson Painting Company since 1979. Dave and his wife, Diana have four wonderful children Shannon, Heather, Ashley & Wesley.




Dyann Duncan

 

Middle School Cordinator

joined the staff in April 2008. She graduated from Savannah High School (go Savages) and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications from Missouri Baptist University. Dyann has been absorbed in youth ministry for 10 years. She felt Gods call when she was in college to "love on" young people, help them come to a life saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to see them grow in relationship to Him. Two goals Dyann has in her life: 1. To see revival start in Northwest Missouri, and 2. To be used by God to help further the kingdom of Christ! She and her husband Jason have 3 beautiful children.




Trish Devine

Counseling Ministry Assistant

Trish is also a Savannah alumnus. Her passion is helping people who are hurting & to point them to the Healer. She has facilitated recovery type groups since 1997. She received her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from NWMSU in 2002 & became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2004. She has been working as a counselor since 2002. She earned the Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional- Diplomate in 7/09. She & her husband Don first met at a Grace care group & after being friends awhile, fell in love. They love God, music, their wonderful pets & traveling.




Phil Magana

Worship Director

has been involved in various aspects of Grace's worship ministry for over a decade. In June of 2010 he took the helm as director. Phil, a retired school teacher, has a genuine heart to worship the Father, and lead others in worship. He and his wife Cheri stay busy raising their son Timmy and daughter Courtney




Jeremy Sharp

Media Director

Jeremy is the new addition to the Grace team.  He is our new media director.  Covering all print, video, and web area's for the church, and also he works with the college group doing worship.  He and his wife Cheyenne have 6 children: Abigail, Victoria, Haley, Elijah, Caiden, and Journey.