Jace Bower, Pastor
Jace first sensed that he wanted to be a pastor when he was around twelve years old. In 2021, he felt a renewed calling to ministry after a few years of being unsure. Since then, he has been seeking ways to prepare for and step into that calling. Jace has a passion for God's Word, teaching/preaching, and biblical counseling. He believes that God has called him to use these gifts and passions for His glory and in the service of His people.
Jace’s first official ministry training was through the Horizon School of Ministry, run by Horizon Christian Fellowship in Harrisonburg. Since then, Jace has been involved in a pastoral residency program at Crosslink Community Church School of Ministry. Earlier this year, Jace started classes for a Master of Divinity degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jace’s first official ministry training was through the Horizon School of Ministry, run by Horizon Christian Fellowship in Harrisonburg. Since then, Jace has been involved in a pastoral residency program at Crosslink Community Church School of Ministry. Earlier this year, Jace started classes for a Master of Divinity degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Dinah Watson, Youth DirectorDinah Watson is a mother of two beautiful children, a wife to her best friend, a daughter to amazing parents, an Aunt to nine nieces and nephews, and an ‘adopted Aunt’ to many others. She loves social time with her friends, hikes, traveling, and dancing. But as she says, it’s not about “who” she is but about “whose” she is! And, just like you, she is a child of God!
Dinah grew up in Port Republic with loving parents and two siblings. In early childhood her home was always full of foster and fresh air kids, cousins, and neighbors. As a teenager, she was a little rowdy. To keep the story short, we’ll say her teenage years (along with a few young adult years) were “colorful”. After graduating high school, she attended Fairfax County Fire Academy and fell in love with the fire service. Her desire to help others – while also seeking the thrills of fighting fire – motivated her to get a job in the fire service. At age 20 she began working for the City of Harrisonburg Fire Department until her dream job came to an abrupt end due to an injury. During her time of rehabilitation, her personal studies and relationship with the Lord grew deep and meaningful. You’ve probably heard the saying, when God closes one door He opens another. When the door was closed to her career in the fire service, the ministry doors eventually opened. She discovered a new passion participating in youth ministry and other missions. God has done such a work in Dinah’s life that she loves sharing God’s Word, His love, and His grace to others. |
Linda Shifflett, Music Leader
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Amie Robinson, Treasurer |
Kelly Wood,
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