Jeff Bartz
Jeff BartzCounseling Director
Pastor Jeff is married to Jami and they have 4 boys. He has been on staff since 2007. He is the director of our counseling ministry and training center and is responsible for the educational ministries of the church. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in biblical counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a certified counselor and “Fellow” with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), and a Chaplain in the Air National Guard. He loves the outdoors, especially adventuring with his boys and hunting.
Gayle Waldron
Gayle WaldronCounseling Administrative Assistant
Gayle has been counseling since 2008. She serves as Administrative Assistant for Grace Biblical Training Center, a certified counselor, and is an Assistant ACBC “Fellow”. Gayle is married to Dennis and they have 3 adult children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Gayle especially enjoys family, decorating, flowers, projects, counseling, and helping others.

Valerie Bartholomew

  • Married to Dale with 2 adult sons and 2 beautiful granddaughters
  • Bachelors of Science: Speech Pathology and Elementary Education
  • Enjoy gardening, hiking, kayaking, and a hot cup of tea
  • IABC Certified Biblical Counselor

Dr. Helen Boehn-Morelli

  • Married to Jim, mother of 2 young women
  • PsyD in School Psychology
  • Retired school psychologist/inner city/35 years
  • Restorative Practices facilitator/trainer
  • Loves working with children
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor

Nickie Calderon

  • Married to Matt and mother of 7
  • Bachelors of Science in Business
  • Homemaker & Pre-K Teacher’s Aide
  • Enjoys running, biking and physical fitness
  • Certified Herbalist
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor

Joan Dalba

  • Married to Joe, mother of 2 adult children, 4 grandchildren
  • Bachelor of Science in Education
  • Watercolor artist
  • Enjoys yard work, music, biking, and reading
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor

Heather Domes

  • Married to Shawn, mother of 4, grandmother of 2…and counting
  • Graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute
  • Homemaker & Baker
  • Enjoys scrapbooking, drama ministry, long walks, and watching her grandchildren
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor

Sydney Dziewa

  • Married to Rick, mother of 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
  • Artist/art instructor/Christian book illustrator
  • Passionate about mission work
  • Loves singing
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor

Carrie Moore

  • Married to Gerry, mother of 5 children (2 adopted).
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing
  • Senior Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Word of Life Youth Leader for 10 years
  • Loves coffee, animals & music
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor

Brandon Ricci

  • Married to Bethany, father to a daughter and son
  • Vice Principal at Pembroke Jr./Sr High
  • Enjoys playing trumpet & drums
  • Misses coaching football
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor

Jason Tiede

  • Associates Degree in Criminal Justice
  • Federal Contract Detention Officer since 2003
  • Loves serving and helping others as much as possible
  • Enjoys hiking in the mountains and at renown waterfalls, hunting, and attending Performing Arts productions
  • ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor