Church Staff
Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh, Senior Pastor
B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.Div., Luther Rice Seminary; D.Min., Temple Baptist Seminary; D.R.E., Midwestern Baptist College
Jeff Amsbaugh has served as the senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church since 1999. Prior to his arrival in Columbus, Jeff has ministered at several churches in the greater Philadelphia area. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities and serving as superintendent of Grace Christian School, Dr. Amsbaugh ministers as an adjunct professor and chapel speaker at various seminaries and Bible colleges around the world. He is the author of Keeping the Mission in the Missionary and Pay Per View – The Double Cost of Pornography, both of which are used as textbooks at various colleges. Jeff is privileged to serve on the board of the Sword of the Lord, Baptist International Missions, Incorporated (BIMI), Ambassador Baptist College, and Christian Servicemen Centers, Incorporated. Dr. Amsbaugh also serves as a commissioner for the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). Jeff and his wife Karen have two adult daughters (Ashley and Amy) and one daughter still at home (April).
Rev. James Horton, Associate Pastor
B.A., Pensacola Christian College
James Horton graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 1982 and began serving the Lord with his wife, Jackie, at Second Baptist Church and Twin City Christian Academy in Festus, Missouri. James has served in both Missouri and Wyoming as an associate pastor before assuming the senior pastorate of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Casper, Wyoming in 2001. James and Jackie have three adult children (Hannah, Lydia, and Zac) who were brought up through the ranks of traditional Christian classroom education and homeschooling and are now serving the Lord in missions and church ministries in India, Georgia, and Arizona. James and Jackie have both enjoyed using their talents for the Lord in areas of music through singing, choral conducting, and piano instruction.
Rev. Bert Arrowood, Assistant Pastor
Dip. Theo., Ambassador Baptist College
Bert Arrowood grew up in the home of Dr. Rick Arrowood, longtime pastor of the Troy Baptist Temple in Troy, Ohio. Bert met his future wife Christina during his growing up years. She went to Pensacola Christian College, while Bert went to Ambassador Baptist College for his ministerial education. When they both graduated from college, they married and are now the proud parents of twin daughters, Lydia and Hannah. Prior to his arrival at Grace, Bert served as the youth pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Easley, South Carolina.
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. The Liedtkes are currently on deputation to be missionaries to Belize. Mark and his wife Brenda have four children. Their two older sons live and work in Indiana and Florida respectively and Dan is a sophomore at PCC.
Rev. 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.