As we look ahead toward leadership succession, here is a closer look at some of the details. After serving passionately and skillfully as Pastor of Ministries for 12+ years, Dwight Ball will retire from vocational pastoral ministry at the end of 2023. Though this seems like the end of an era, we can be sure (the Lord providing) that Dwight will still have a strong presence among us and will continue to be deeply involved in the ministry of Grace. Dwight is an amazing package of talents exceeded only by his passion and heart for God’s people and his energy in the task of shepherding. With his technological skills, he will remain on the staff at GBC to administrate all things IT and audio/visual.
Furthermore, the proposed restructuring of the leadership at Grace (subject to congregational approval at our next annual business meeting) is as follows:
Dwight Ball will step into the role of elder along with others elected by the congregation, for the expanded task of shepherding the flock primarily through the care group ministry.
Bobby Locklear will have the title Pastor of Congregational Care.
Adam King is proposed to step into the role of a pastoral intern, funded for two years through the Ministry Expansion Fund.
For a visual understanding of the leadership structure of GBC proposed for 2024, you can click here. The deacons and the elders will serve as one board, but with varying functions. This hybrid model of leadership has served the church well and we believe it will only enhance the effectiveness of the leadership and ministry as every member/attendee of Grace will feel shepherded – equipped, challenged, and cared for with godly oversight.
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