Pastor Jeff is married to Jami; and they have 5 boys and 3 grandchildren. He is our Lead Pastor and directs Grace Counseling Ministries and Training Center. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is a Certified Counselor and Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He served as a Chaplain (Major) in the Air National Guard and is the Chaplain for the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. He loves the outdoors and his therapy chickens.
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 4 great grandchildren.
Gayle especially enjoys family, decorating, flowers, projects, counseling, and helping others.
Gayle especially enjoys family, decorating, flowers, projects, counseling, and helping others.
Nathaniel joined the Grace staff in early 2026. He graduated from Clarks Summit University with a Bachelors of Science in Bible. He assists in the counseling ministry and training center. He also serves on the missions team and assists with the discipleship program. Nathaniel enjoys spending time with his family, camping, playing guitar, playing games, barbecuing, fishing, and construction.
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