MEET THE STAFF

GET TO KNOW THE LEADERSHIP & STAFF AT GRACE CHURCH
Wayne Circle

WAYNE BALLARD

 LEAD PASTOR 
Pastor Wayne came to Grace in the fall of 1996 and has been amazed and delighted to serve the Lord in Chino Valley. He is presently the Lead Pastor of the congregation. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and 3 children.
Guy Circle

GUY DECKARD

 FAMILY LIFE PASTOR 
Pastor Guy oversees Grace’s Adult Ministries. He also programs Worship Services, oversees Life Groups, and much more.

NATE SMITH

 STUDENT MINISTRY PASTOR 
Pastor Nate is in charge of our Middle and High School ministries providing students with solid Bible teaching and fun activities.  He also runs our Celebrate Recovery program.

AMANDA SMITH

 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR 
Amanda oversees our children’s ministry on Sunday mornings as well as Kids for Christ teaching kids about the love of Jesus. She also leads our summer VBS program.   

MISS DIANA 

 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR 
Diana is our receptionist, bookkeeper and secretary (just to name a few things that she does!). She keeps all of the Grace staff organized and helps ministry happen!

Kevin Circle

KEVIN GEHMAN

MAINTENANCE
Kevin is responsible for maintaining the functionality and appearance of Grace Church.