4. Leadership Team
"Keep watch over . . . the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.
Be shepherds of the church of God, which He (Jesus) bought with His own blood."
- Acts 20:28
Meet our Pastors:
Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Warner:
Pastor Steve joined the Pastoral Team at GBC in 1999 and has served in full-time Christian ministry since 1994. Through the years, Pastor Steve has served the families of GBC as a passionate and devoted Youth Pastor and a member of GBC's Pastoral Leadership Team. He and his wife Jayne have four children. After serving six years in the United States Navy, Pastor Steve earned his Bachelor's of Ministry from Evangelical Theological Seminary of Florida and graduated with a Master's of Theological Studies from Liberty University in Virginia. In his free-time, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially outdoors. He and his family enjoy time away in the mountains and setting sail on cruise vacations.
Assistant Pastor/Youth Pastor, Rev. Jon Barrett:
Pastor Jon began his ministry as Assistant Pastor and Youth Pastor at GBC in 2015. Pastor Jon and his wife, Sarah, have two children. Pastor Jon received a BS in Communications from the University of Alabama and an MA in Theological Studies from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. In his free time, Pastor Jon delights in spending time with his family, especially game nights and movies. He also enjoys watching and attending sporting events, especially University of Alabama football.
Meet our Deacons:
Paul Buser: Paul and his wife Ida Sue have three adult children, and are proud grandparents. Paul teaches Sunday School, including the new members "Connect Class" at GBC. He enjoys gardening. He has served as a deacon for over 40 years.
Frank Collins: Frank and his wife Thelma have two children, and are also proud grandparents and great grandparents. Frank enjoys reading, fishing and crabbing. Frank teaches adult Sunday School, sings in the church choir, and leads a nursing home ministry team.
Travis Gaidos: Travis and his wife Jennifer have five children. Travis enjoys working outside and playing sports. Travis has served as a deacon at GBC since 2010. He and Jennifer dedicate much time and devotion to GBC through teaching and music.
Chip Isiminger: Chip and his wife Lori have two children. Chip enjoys playing basketball, watching football, singing, and attending concerts. He has served as a deacon at GBC since 2000. Chip also serves as a member of the GBC praise team and is a Sunday School teacher.
Stan Stull: Stan and his wife Betty Lou have been married for over 50 years. He enjoys studying and teaching God's Word and is currently teaching adult Sunday School classes at GBC.
Josh Lindsey: Josh and his wife, Emily, have two children. Josh is in charge of the GBC van ministry. He also teaches Sunday School, and serves in the tech booth on Sunday mornings.
Ted Grove: After being married to his wife Linda for 48 years, God wanted her for His needs in heaven and she left for His work on 1/15/17. Ted has two sons, and enjoys his time as a grandfather. Before retirement, Ted worked as a Manufacturing Engineer, and consultant. After obtaining his MBA from York College, he was able to add the role of Adjunct Faculty at Penn State, Penn College of Technology (in Williamsport) and ITT Technical Institute (in Harrisburg).
