Brandon Carpenter, Senior Adults and Christian Education Pastor

Brandon joined the Grace Church staff in March of 2008. After cramming four years of undergraduate studies into seven years, Brandon graduated from Wayland Baptist University (B.S. & M.Ed.). Later, he received theological training from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A.R.) and from Southern Evangelical Seminary (M.Div.). Currently, Brandon is working on a doctorate of ministry degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Brandon and Dawn have been married since May 1998 and have two children. For comic relief and increased anxiety in his life, Brandon enjoys an occasional game of golf. He enjoys reading and camping. He is responsible for overseeing the education ministry and leading the Senior Adult Ministry (SAMs) at Grace Church.

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Brenna Petree:  Ministry Assistant

Brenna has been a member of Grace for 18 years and serves as a pastoral assistant to Brandon Carpenter. Brenna and Jerry have been married for 29 years. They have two children, Alex and Erica. Brenna loves working at Grace, and finds it rewarding to be able to give back to the church that has done so much for her.

Wayne and Julie Northcott: Ministry Planning Team

Wayne and Julie have been married for 38 years. Wayne retired from grocery management after 45 years, and currently works part time in maintenance at Grace Church. Julie is an Administrative Assistant at Grace, where has worked for 23 years. She and Wayne have been at Grace for 36 years altogether. They have 3 children and 10 grandchildren, and enjoy the experience of working closely with other believers.

Harry and Marilyn Allison: Ministry Planning Team

Harry and Marilyn have been married for 52 years and have two children and four grandchildren. They have attended Grace since 1974, and Harry has been involved in leadership at at the church since 1980.

Jack and Nancy McKissick: Ministry Planning Team

Jack and Nancy have been married for 56 years. After Jack retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel, they decided to remain in Wichita Falls. They have lived in Wichita Falls for 41 years, and have fallen in love with Grace Church and its teaching. Jack and Nancy have been at Grace Church for 40 years.

John and Joann Tucker: Ministry Planning Team

John and Joann Tucker have been at Grace Church since 1973. They have two children, 5 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild — all of whom consider Grace Church their home. John and Joann feel very blessed to be a part of the Grace Church family.

Herb and Norma Nelson: Ministry Planning Team

Herb and Norma have been married for 60 years. They have 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. The Nelsons have been members of Grace for 20 years, and they feel very blessed to have the leadership at Grace.

Ed and Elizabeth Henderson: Ministry Planning Team

Ed and Elizabeth have been married for 20 years. They have five children, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Ed is retired and very involved with a museum in Oklahoma, and Elizabeth is self-employed. They have been at Grace for several years, and were excited to see the formation of a Senior Adults ministry under Brandon’s leadership. Ed and Elizabeth love being a part of Grace Church.

June Burkham: Ministry Planning Team

June has been at Grace Church for 12 years, and is thankful call it her home.

Doug Wietbrock: Ministry Planning Team

Doug is a retired civilian from the Department of Defense in the Air Force. He has three children and five grandchildren, and has been at Grace Church since 1975.