The early stages of a church’s development are crucial to her success and health. A biblical and unified leadership team is key to having a healthy church. The desire of GBC is to have a body of deacons serving the church and a plurality of elders shepherding the body. We are convinced that the New Testament points to the principle of a plurality of elders governing and shepherding the church until Christ returns. Equally, we trust that God will give to our developing church good and godly men that have been tested and affirmed to serve as elders (Acts 14:23 and 1 Tim. 5:22-25).
The leadership team here at Grace is composed of deacons and elders. We want to emphasize the word "team." The Bible teaches that both deacons and elders form a biblical leadership structure. Currently, GBC has three elders (Tit. 1:5-9), and three servant leaders that oversee our ministry teams. These leaders oversee Grace Kids, Grace Toddlers, Grace Nursery and Hospitality ministries (Acts 6:3).
The leadership team here at Grace is composed of deacons and elders. We want to emphasize the word "team." The Bible teaches that both deacons and elders form a biblical leadership structure. Currently, GBC has three elders (Tit. 1:5-9), and three servant leaders that oversee our ministry teams. These leaders oversee Grace Kids, Grace Toddlers, Grace Nursery and Hospitality ministries (Acts 6:3).
Jason Gillespie
Lead Pastor
Elder
Jason Gillespie has served as Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Lexington, South Carolina, for the past fourteen years. He holds a Master of Divinity from The Master’s Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s College. Jason’s greatest joy is preaching God’s Word and helping people grow in their relationship with Christ. In addition to his pastoral ministry, he serves as the Brigade Chaplain in the Army National Guard. Before entering full-time ministry, Jason worked for nine years as a firefighter/paramedic in Tupelo, Mississippi, where God first began shaping his heart for service and leadership.
Jason and his wife, Tammy, have been married since 1996 and are grateful for the family God has blessed them with: their four children: Noah, Emma Grace, Anna Clair, and Ava Kate.
Jason and his wife, Tammy, have been married since 1996 and are grateful for the family God has blessed them with: their four children: Noah, Emma Grace, Anna Clair, and Ava Kate.
Jacob Huff
Associate Pastor / Student Ministry
Elder
Jacob and his wife, Hollie, are originally from the mountains of Virginia. He graduated from the Expositors Seminary in Winston-Salem, NC, in May 2022, and they joined Grace Bible church at the end of 2022. They have four children, Johnna Kate, Maddie, Charley Grace, and Georgia Anne, and he is leading the Student Ministries at GBC.
Robert Jackson
Lay Elder
Robert and his family began attending Grace Bible Church in 2014. He and his wife, Tracey, have been married 30 years and have one son, RJ. Robert also is the business owner of Events and Tents LLC in Leesville, SC.
Cameron Sherban
Worship Leader and Deacon
Cameron and his wife, Jena, began attending Grace Bible Church in 2011. They were married in 2009, and they have four children: Rowan, Everett, Clara Mae, and Laney. Cameron is employed by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department as a detective.