Brent Thomas,
Teaching Pastor/Elder
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Our pastor received his Bachelor of Arts from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. He then went on to recieve a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Brent served as Associate pastor of Hill Grove Baptist Church in Guston, Kentucky before comming to GCC in February 2005. Brent and his wife, Kristi, have been married since 1997. Kristi received her Masters of Arts in Teaching from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lord has blessed them with three children: Miles (5), Owen (3), and Carson (1).

"I am committed to the centrality of God's Word in the lives of God's people. The Scriptures are the foundation for life and ministry and I strive to build an edifying knowledge of and love for God's Word through expository preaching and practical theological study. I believe that it is essential to emphasize the relationship that ought to exist between heart and head. I look forward to nothing more than the opportunity to teach the Word while loving the people and I am dedicated to serving Christ through serving His body, the Church."

Chris Blake,
Pastor of Worship
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Chris grew up in Oklahoma City, where he attended Southern Nazarene University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Religion.  He discovered a call to worship-leading through his college years as his gifting in music united with his love for God.  After serving on staff at Grace Covenant Church in Oklahoma City for 5 years, Chris joined the GCC staff in May of 2006. Chris and his wife, Shelly, came to Glen Rose in an effort to "leave and cleave" (Gen. 2:24) following their marriage in February of 2005.  Shelly has a degree in Music Education, and enjoys photography and singing.  Chris has a desire to see God's people worship Him in spirit and in truth - maintaining cross-centered and biblical content, coupled with freedom of authentic expression.

Rick Stone,
Missions Director/ Administrator
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Rick graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 1989. He received a Master of Arts in Religious Education Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas in 1995. Rick joined the GCC staff in August of 2005 after serving as a pastor for 9 years.Rick also serves as one of GCC's Care Group Leaders. Rick and his wife, Vicki, were married in May of 1995 and they have 3 children: Stacey Dale (20), Logan (9) and Jordan (8). Vicki is a stay-at-home mom who homeschools Logan & Jordan.

Kody Popejoy, Elder
Kody serves Grace Community as one of three elders. Kody and his wife, Klare, have 3 grown children and one grandchild.