Youth and Children's Pastor

email: rbooth@mygracecommunity.org

Rob has a passion for seeing the hearts and minds of youth radically transformed by the Gospel. His heart is for discipling and shepherding intentional relationships with students.

Rob earned a Bachelors degree in Christian Ministries in 2014 from Trinity International University. During his time Trinity he served as an intern at Grace Community where he fell in love with the church's heart and vision. He served as a Youth Pastor in Peotone, IL from 2014-2017. Rob loves coffee, music, design, photography, and film. But finds great joy in intentional time with friends.

Rob and his wife Kelli were recently married in 2018 and love watching movies, drinking coffee, and spending time with family and friends.

Staff, Director of Women's Ministry

email: cbryant@mygracecommunity.org

Cathy serves as the Director of Women's Ministry and the Welcome Ministry.

She enjoys event planning, decorating and corralling her 4 children. She and Mike were married in 1998.

Senior Pastor, Elder
Email:  mbryant@mygracecommunity.org

Mike began full-time ministry in 1997 serving at two different churches in the areas of Student, Adult and Worship Ministries.  In 2007, the Lord called Mike to lead a group of thirty-five people in planting Grace Community Bible Church.  He continues to serve and lead this church as the Senior Pastor and an Elder. 

In preparation for ministry, Mike earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity International University, a Master of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary and a pastoral training certificate from a Training Center for Church Planting.  Before entering vocational ministry, he worked in graphic design for five years. 

Mike enjoys sports (& anything competitve), movies, music, good strong coffee, games (video & strategy board) as well as preaching the grace and truth of God's Word. His favorite book of the Bible is Exodus and he loves to see people grow in their faith and passion for Jesus. Mike and his wife, Cathy, have four children – Alex, Emily, Max and Miles.

Deacon

Gary serves as a Deacon of the church and works in church bookkeeping and finance.  Gary and his wife, Danna, serve in the Outreach and Welcome Ministries.  They were married in 1989.

A licensed commercial pilot, the first years of his career were in professional aviation.  He also owned and operated a retail electronics company in Arkansas for nine years.  Gary and Danna moved to Gurnee in 2010 from Atlanta.  In 2011, they found an invitation on their front door to the church's Easter Worship Service.  Shortly thereafter, God made it clear that this is where He wanted them to serve Him. 

Gary is retired and he loves to spend time in the kitchen experimenting and developing new recipes.

Staff, Worship Pastor

email: mfredrick@mygracecommunity.org

Deacon

Al Gilanyi serves as a Deacon and heads up Ministry to Men at Grace Community. He was born and raised in the Milwaukee, WI area where he met his wife, now married over 30 years. Together they have 4 adult children and a growing number of grandchildren. He has spent his career in the automotive industry as a Manager and Trainer. Al graduated with an A.A.S. in Professional Communications after his children graduated college. He loves to spend time with his wife visiting grandchildren and taking motorcycle rides. Al has renovated homes in his spare time and is currently enjoying woodworking as relaxation.

Deacon Board Chairman

Dave serves as a Deacon at Grace. He also serves as a producer in the Worship Ministry. Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. His favorite place to be is in the wilderness with a nice rolling single-track trail.

Dave is a Certified Financial Planner (R).

Elder

Email:  elders@mygracecommunity.org

Doug is an Elder of Grace Community Bible Church and he also serves as an audio tech in the Worship Ministry. He is very passionate about Student Ministry. Doug's experience began when he accepted Christ as a junior in high school, and he has been serving with Student Ministries ever since.

Doug lives in Volo with his wife, Jen, and their son Calvin. They were married in 1991.  The few moments in between family and ministry are taken up by cycling, watching the Blackhawks and "Would You Rather Wednesdays".

Staff, Assistant to the Senior Pastor

email: jhook@mygracecommunity.org

Jen lives in Volo with her husband Doug and son Calvin. If you've know Jen for only a short time you will learn that she is passionate about Doctor Who and knitting! Jen loves working with a dear friend and brother in Christ as her boss as well as all of the ministries at the church. She has been an administrative assistant at Grace Community for 4 years and looks forward to many more.

Deacon

Dave serves as a Deacon of the Church, and he also serves in Children's Ministry.

Elder

Email:  elders@mygracecommunity.org

Andy serves as an Elder of Grace Community Bible Church. In 1990, God used a cousin to lead Andy and his wife, Shari, to attend a Bible study by Kay Arthur. Three weeks into the study, both Andy and Shari asked Jesus to be their Lord and Savior. From that point on, they became faithful followers of Christ. As they continue to grow, they continue to serve God by using the resources He has blessed them with.

In 2007, Andy graduated from Trinity International University with a degree in education.  He has since then used his degree to work in various roles in in the education system and has authored the book, "And Then Comes Justice".

Elder Board Chairman

Email:  elders@mygracecommunity.org

Andrew serves as Chairman of the Elder Board and family counselor. He also oversees Small Group Ministries.

Andrew earned a Master’s of Divinity degree from Trinity International University.  Andrew and his wife Janet enjoy spending time with their four children, Mia, Troy, Naomi and Kate.