Get to Know the Team
Meet the people who share in the leadership responsibility for Grace Community Church
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Tony Walsh |
Lead Pastor

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Pete Payne |
Pastor
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Michael Robble |
Pastor
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Josh Payne |
Pastor
Josh was nine years old when his family moved from Virginia Beach, VA to help plant Grace Community Church in 1998. After participating in other Sovereign Grace church plants and attending school in Dallas, TX and Louisville, KY, Josh joined the team here as a pastoral intern in 2020 and was ordained in 2024.
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Jeff Nickel |
Pastor & Administrator
Jeff and Melissa came to GCC in 2017. In 2018, Jeff was brought on as the church’s administrator. He also currently serves as one of GCC’s worship leaders and leads a small group. As of his ordination in early 2025, he serves as part of GCC’s pastoral team. Jeff and Melissa are elated that their kids — two daughters; a son, his wife and their daughter — are all part of GCC!
Pastors Don't Work Alone
Ted Payne
DEACON
Steven Duncan
DEACON
Justin Edwards
DEACON
Louisa Nickel
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT &
GRACE KIDS ADMINISTRATOR
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