Is this Training for me?
Do you want to grow as a leader in your home or ministry at Grace? This leadership training may the next step!
We are looking for people that are faithful in regular attendance and service at Grace Baptist Church and desire to grow in ability and character. We are looking for people who are willing to commit to the entire year of training, including faithful class attendance, completion of work and essential elements of the program. This program is free, however, students are asked to purchase their own required reading books. If you think this program would benefit you and you want to join, the first step is to fill out an application. Applying is not a guarantee of acceptance. Applications will be reviewed by the Elders and those qualified will be accepted. You must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
We are looking for people that are faithful in regular attendance and service at Grace Baptist Church and desire to grow in ability and character. We are looking for people who are willing to commit to the entire year of training, including faithful class attendance, completion of work and essential elements of the program. This program is free, however, students are asked to purchase their own required reading books. If you think this program would benefit you and you want to join, the first step is to fill out an application. Applying is not a guarantee of acceptance. Applications will be reviewed by the Elders and those qualified will be accepted. You must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
Class Instructors
Benjamin King
Director/Teacher
Benjamin grew up in a Christian home and came to faith in Christ as his personal Savior at a young age. He married his wife Melissa in 2010 and they have three children. Benjamin began serving as Pastor of Adult Ministries at Grace Baptist Church in 2018 after working for 5 years at Shasta Bible College (Dean of Students; Assistant Prof. of Bible and Theology). He is a graduate of Shasta Bible College (2010) and Northwest Baptist Seminary in 2013 (merging with Corban, Salem OR). In his spare time he enjoys working on the family ranch, fishing, hunting, and time with family.
Jon Cook
Teacher
Jon was raised in a Christian home and came to know Christ as his Savior during family devotions at the age of seven. He married his wife Patti in 2002 and they have three girls. Jon has previously served as an assistance pastor (San Jose), and then youth pastor for eight years (Los Gatos). Jon began his ministry here at Grace Baptist Church in August of 2015. He is a graduate of Northland Baptist Bible College and Cornerstone Seminary (2008). Jon enjoys woodworking, reading, fishing, and spending time with his girls.
Timothy King
Teacher
Timothy was raised in a Christian home that taught him to trust in Christ at an early age, which he did. He married his wife Charity in 2019. He attended and graduated from Shasta Bible College, Redding CA (2018) and Faith Theological Seminary, Ankeny Iowa (2022). He lives in the Redding area and enjoys attending Grace Baptist, spending time with his family, and playing disc golf.
Andrew Hawley
Teacher
Andrew has been involved in the ministry of Grace Baptist Church since 2005. He trusted Jesus Christ as Savior as a youth and enjoyed the blessing of a Christian home with 5 other siblings. In 2012 Andrew married his wife Jamie, and they have three children. Andrew has been serving Grace Baptist Church as Youth Pastor since 2013 after graduating from Shasta Bible College. Andrew and his family enjoy the outdoors, archery, and most things recreational.
Mary Lee Huey
Teacher
Mary Lee accepted Christ as her Savior in Vacation Bible School as a young child. She earned her Religious Education degree from Prairie Bible College in Alberta, Canada, then completed her teacher’s credential at Simpson University. Mary Lee served as an elementary teacher at Grace’s Liberty Christian School for 20 years. She and her husband Ed have three grown sons and a daughter-in-love. Today, she enjoys helping her husband and mother live life, reading, and many fiber crafts such as sewing, quilting, spinning, weaving, and knitting.