Leadership

Michael Burt has been Lead Pastor for Grace Bible since November of 1985. He is a graduate of Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, MO with a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Languages, a Master's degree in Christian Ministry, and a Doctorate from Northwestern Theological Seminary. Mike and his wife, Mary, have three grown children and many grandchildren. 

Andy is our Administrator Pastor at Grace since March 2015. Andy and his wife, Fonda, met at New Tribes Mission in 1980 and got married two years later. They have three grown children and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. He recently completed the Fuller Theological Seminary Masters of Global Leadership program.

Denis Garijo joined our pastor team in March 2016. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in discipleship and small groups from his home church in Mogi das Cruzes, SP, Brazil.  He has a Master’s degree from Calvary University in Counseling. He and Erika, his wife, have 1 child, Tomas.

David Wells is our Worship Pastor since October 2018. He is married to Marcia and they have two sons, Reagan and Brian. He has degrees in music and composition from Wheaton College and the University of Miami, and a Master’s in Theology from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary

Jake joined our staff in August 2023 and is our Youth Pastor who oversees the Youth and Greenhouse ministries. He has a BA in Ministry from Ozark Christian College and a Master's in Christian Ministries from Lincoln Christian Seminary. Jake’s passion and life calling has been to come alongside youth to help them discover true life and happiness is found in following Jesus and becoming like Him. His wife, Riva, and their four children enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.