ELDERS & STAFF

Meet our Elders and staff members!

ELDERS AND STAFF

  • elder don ivers

    Don serves as one of our church elders. Don started attending the Vineyard in 1993 and became an Elder in 1994. Every day presents unique challenges, however, Don always places a priority on the golden rule: to treat others as you would like to be treated. 

  • elder atul pandey

    Atul serves as one of our church elders. Born and raised in a Hindu family, he gave his life to Jesus when the grace of our Lord appeared and everything took on a new meaning. 

  • elder tom anderson

    Tom serves as one of our church elders. He has been attending the Vineyard since 2007. Tom has a heart for prayer and leading people to a closer relationship with Jesus.

  • CHRISTIAN ROOT

    Senior pastor

    Christian's role at Grove City Vineyard is to provide vision and direction for our entire church. His ministry encompasses preaching, pastoral care, teaching, ceremonies, and church leadership. 

  • STEVEN RUANE

    Associate pastor

    Steven is responsible for discipleship, teaching, leader care, and pastoral care, ensuring that everyone in our fellowship feels supported and cared for. In addition, he oversees all of our outreach ministries and missions.

  • HEATHER FLECK

    Children & Community life pastor

    Heather oversees our children's ministry from newborns up to 5th graders. She also takes care of the life of the church and makes sure our Women's Ministry is thriving. Heather is always ready with a warm welcome for newcomers.

  • CHASE SMITH

    Worship & Student ministry pastor

    Chase is our worship leader who also oversees the audio/visual components on Sunday mornings. He also serves as the Middle School and High School Pastor overseeing student discipleship, worship, and programming.

  • KATHY IVERS

    Administrator

    Kathy is in charge of managing all of the church's financial affairs. In addition to that, she is also responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our church community.

  • TIFFANY SORENSON

    communications & Facility manager

    Tiffany is responsible for all of the digital & printed communications at the church. In addition, she keeps the facility running like clockwork, ensuring that everything is working as it should.


  • AMANDA GRAY

    Receptionist

    Amanda is the voice that greets you on the phone and sees you as you walk in the door during the week. Amanda takes care of all our reception duties and keeps our database updated. She also helps lead our Women's Ministry. 

  • JASMYN RIVERS

    MINISTRY ASSISTANT

    Jasmyn is dedicated to ensuring that the Sunday morning Children's Ministry runs smoothly and that our youngest members receive the best care possible. She supports Pastor Heather in all children's ministry events.

  • MELISSA FORNEY

    ministry assistant

    Melissa assists Pastor Chase with worship and student ministries. She aids with Sunday evening middle and high school services, event planning, and communications.

  • PEGGY BARKER

    Ministry Assistant

    Peggy consistently assists our pastors with various tasks and is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed. She assists with all adult classes and helps coordinate the Been Around Ministry.

  • joe gullion

    Joe is our custodian, cleaning and maintaining our church building. He is devoted to keeping our church looking great all the time and setting up for all of our events. When you walk into our church, you'd never know that it was built in 2001, thanks to Joe's efforts.