
BRANDON HECKLER
LEAD PASTOR / ELDER
Brandon and Dana have been married since 2000 and have four wonderful children. They enjoy helping families reach all their potential through Biblical teaching and coaching.

KEVIN HAYES
PASTOR / ELDER
Kevin and Michelle have been married since 2002 and are blessed with two wonderful daughters, Mikayla and Katelyn. Kevin became an elder at Grace in 2024. He has a passion to teach God’s Word faithfully and a heart for worship playing the guitar.

NATHAN ROACH
PASTOR / ELDER
Nathan and Stacy lead our marriage and family ministries. They have a strong passion to see marriages and families enriched and strengthened by encouraging them to be Christ-centered. They have 2 children, Dylan and Natalie, and have been happily married since 2003.

BOB PAULUS
ELDER
Bob and Marianne have been married since 1969, have raised 3 wonderful sons and have 8 grandchildren. Their passion is to see people come into the fullness of their identity in Christ and all that means and to see them set free from the wounds and lies of the past. They utilize several programs to help individuals and they train leaders to assist members growth in freedom and discipleship.

PETER STEVENS
ELDER
Peter and Jackie have been married for 45+ years, with 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. Their combined business experiences have only been outdone by their dynamic relationship with the Lord, and desire to see everyone released into the spiritual gifts. Peter has been a business executive for several companies both in the US and abroad.

MIKE FLOYD
ELDER
Mike and Sharon have been married since 1967 and have 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. They have led life groups and Mike has had a long career in the business world where he reaches out to touch the people around him.

JAKE BRANTLEY
YOUTH PASTOR
Growing up in Hurst, Texas, Jake is passionate about helping students know and follow Christ. He has a heart to see the next generation encounter Jesus in a real and lasting way and to equip them to live out their faith with confidence in everyday life. Jake joined Grace in 2024, and he looks forward to the next years ahead of transformed lives for Christ!

KALEH HECKLER
CHILDREN’S PASTOR
Kaleh grew up in GMI and has experienced firsthand the value of being raised in a Christ-centered community. She is grateful to now serve the next generation and is passionate about helping children understand their identity in Christ, grow in their relationship with Him, and walk boldly in the unique calling God has for their lives.

ANGIE MORRISON
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Angie and Jeremy have been married since 2017 and have two beautiful kids. They have a heart for serving others and are passionate about helping people feel welcomed, connected, and cared for. Before becoming the admin at Grace in 2023, Angie taught in the public school classroom for 11 years.

JAMIE CLARKE
LEAD PASTOR – GCF Waco
Jamie served on staff as a pastor here at GCF Hurst, but has recently moved to plant GCF Waco through our network, Grace Ministries International. Jamie and Rachelle have been married since 2004 and have 3 children. They have a passion for building personal relationships as a bridge to speaking God’s encouragement into the lives of others.

JIM BEAVER
PASTOR EMERITUS
Jim and Katie have a deep passion to help people find their calling and place within the church. Their pastoral heart enables them to care for each and every person they meet. Jim has recently moved to the west Houston area and serves as an elder at GCF West, one of our sister churches.