Church Staff
Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh, Senior Pastor
B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.Div., Luther Rice Seminary; D.Min., Temple Baptist Seminary
Jeff Amsbaugh was called as senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church in October 1999 after pastoring twelve years in the greater Philadelphia area. Dr. Amsbaugh also ministers as an adjunct professor and chapel speaker at several Bible Colleges and seminaries around the world. In addition to serving on the cooperative board of the Sword of the Lord, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of Baptist International Missions, Inc. (BIMI) and his book, Keeping the Mission in the Missionary, is a textbook at several Bible colleges. Jeff and his wife Karen have three daughters: Ashley, Amy, and April. Pastor Amsbaugh's ministry is committed to practical, expository preaching and aggressive missionary outreach.
Rev. Greg Powell, Associate Pastor
B.A., Pensacola Christian College
Greg Powell has been on our staff since September 2003. He attended Pensacola Christian College (PCC) and received a degree in Youth Ministries with a minor in speech. He spent two summers traveling with an ensemble from PCC, one summer at The WILDS Christian Camp in North Carolina, and one summer with an Academy of Arts drama team. Prior to coming to Grace Baptist Church, Pastor Powell served three years as youth and music pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Temple in Hagerstown, Maryland. He is also a frequent speaker at Christian camps. He and his wife Karen have three children, Sophia, Landon, and Olivia (born 12-21-09, not pictured).
Rev. Brandon Chambers, Assistant Pastor
B.A., Pensacola Christian College
Brandon Chambers was born into a Christian home and grew up under the ministry of Jerry Parnell in Anderson, SC. Upon graduation from Oakwood Christian School, Brandon entered Pensacola Christian College where he majored in Bible. After completion of his degree, he married his high school sweetheart, Kristen. Pastor Chambers came to Grace in 2004 to serve as a junior high faculty member. Brandon became a full-time pastoral staff member in June of 2007. His diversified coaching and counseling ministries adequately prepared him for the administration of our Reformers Unanimous and youth programs. The Chambers have one son, Riley.
Rev. Mark Liedtke, Spanish Pastor
B.A., Bob Jones University
Mark Liedtke was born in the country of Peru and became an orphan at the age of 11. He was brought by a Gideon to the United States, where he trusted Christ as his Savior. After Mark graduated from Bob Jones University, he ministered for several years at the Baptist Children’s Home in Michigan. Mark later went to Ecuador with Baptist Mid-Missions where he helped plant two churches in the city of Cuenca. Upon returning to the states, Mark helped start and develop the Spanish ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, Indiana. Mark and his wife Brenda have four children. Their oldest son, Mark Allen, works and serves in the National Guard in Indiana. Sam attends Pensacola Christian College. Dan and Libby are still at home.
Mr. Brian Allison, Chapel Pastor
B.A., Crown College of the Bible
Both Brian and his wife, Heather, were raised at Grace Baptist Church and are graduates of Grace Christian School. During his years at Grace, Brian was actively involved in virtually every area of ministry. During his college years, the Lord increasingly placed upon Brian's heart the need for starting and reopening churches in rural America. In addition to his academic pursuits at Crown College, Brian had the privilege of interning with two church planters from Grace: Chris Hanks and Stephen Henderson. Brian's leadership skills and hard work ethic uniquely qualify him to open branch churches in the rural towns adjacent to Columbus.
Miss Beth McDonald, Church Secretary
Assoc. of Office Administration, Crown College of the Bible
Beth McDonald oversees the Church Office and serves as Pastor's Secretary. She came on staff in July 2006. Miss McDonald grew up here at Grace, and continues to serve faithfully. In addition to singing in the church choir, she is a caring Christian and is a role model for our younger ladies.
Mrs. Sara Hasty, Comptroller
Sara Hasty was born into a pastor's home and trusted Christ as her Savior at the age of five. A graduate of North Florida Christian School, Sara received further education at Tallahassee Community College and Lively Vocational Technical School. Mrs. Hasty has worked for the State of Florida as a payroll clerk and has served various law firms and medical offices in the area of collections and office management. Sara's husband Dennis is the discipleship director at Grace Baptist Church and works as an assitant warden for Corrections Corporation of America.
Mr. Greg Keyes, Maintenance Supervisor
B.A., Baptist Bible College
Greg Keyes is responsible for the general maintenance of our entire facility consisting of five buildings. Mr. Keyes has been a member of Grace Baptist Church since 1986. He serves as a Bus Captain, and assists as an usher during the services. Greg and his wife Debbie have four daughters: Stephanie, April, Heather, and Kristina. The Keyes have raised their children to go on and serve the Lord.