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Ministerial Staff
The ministerial staff at Greater Grace is dedicated to the spiritual health and holistic growth of our congregation. Led by our Senior Pastor, Dr. Rodney C. Griffin, Jr., this team serves as the hands and feet of our ministry—providing biblical teaching, pastoral care, and strategic vision. Together, they work to ensure that every member is equipped to live out their faith and that our community feels the tangible love of Christ.
From the pulpit to the community, our ministers are committed to teaching the Gospel, nurturing the broken, and leading our church family into a deeper relationship with God.
Our Senior Pastor
The Senior Pastor provides the primary spiritual vision and leadership for Greater Grace. Following the mandate to equip the saints for the work of ministry Pastor Griffin focus on:
- Biblical Preaching: Delivering Spirit-led messages that challenge and encourage.
- Vision Casting: Discerning the future direction of the church.
- Shepherding: Providing high-level oversight of the church’s spiritual health and administrative integrity.
Ministerial Role Descriptions
Minister Of Congregational Care
The purpose of the Minister of Congregational Care is to extend care to Greater Grace Church members by fostering meaningful connections within the church community and supporting their spiritual growth and engagement in ministry. Some of the key responsibilities of this role are: to collaborate with ministry leaders to develop and implement vision and strategy, oversee the teaching of the Greater Grace Compass Course to help members understand the church’s beliefs/mission and assist new members in identifying and connecting with areas of ministry that align with their interests and spiritual gifts. Serve as a point of contact for the deployment of intercessors, including: Hospital visits, Prayer requests and Support for the sick and shut-in.
Minister Of Care and Counseling
The Minister of Care and Counseling provide compassionate, Christ-centered care to individuals and families within the church and community. This role exists to shepherd hearts through life’s challenges by offering spiritual guidance, pastoral counseling, crisis support, and practical care, while partnering with church leadership to cultivate a culture of healing, wholeness, and restoration. Rooted in biblical truth and guided by the love of Christ, the Minister of Care and Counseling walks alongside people during seasons of grief, transition, conflict, and emotional distress helping them experience hope, growth, and renewal through faith-based counsel and supportive care.
Minister Of Training and Development
The Minister of Training and Development is responsible for equipping believers for effective ministry by designing, implementing, and overseeing intentional systems of spiritual formation, leadership development, and ministry training. This role exists to ensure that members are not only connected to the church, but confident, competent, and commissioned to serve according to their God-given gifts. Working closely with pastoral leadership and ministry teams, the Minister of Training and Development builds pathways that move people from membership to maturity to ministry, fostering a culture of continual growth, accountability, and excellence rooted in biblical truth.
Minister Of Children and Youth
The Minister of Children and Youth is responsible for nurturing the spiritual growth of children and adolescents by creating safe, engaging, and Christ-centered environments where the next generation can know Christ, grow in faith, and live out biblical truth. This role exists to partner with families in laying a strong spiritual foundation while guiding children and youth toward a lifelong relationship with Jesus. Working in collaboration with pastoral leadership, parents, and volunteers, the Minister of Children and Youth oversee age-appropriate ministries that inspire worship, encourage discipleship, and cultivate character, leadership, and service among children and teens.