Our Pastors

Ian McConnell

Ian serves as Pastor for Preaching and Vision. One of Ian’s main shepherding responsibilities at Grace is the proclamation of the Word. He also provides oversight and direction for the pastoral team in carrying out our vision to display God’s glory through the gospel as a community of believers in Northeast Philadelphia. Ian and his wife Rachel have three children.

 

 

 

 

Walt Grummt

Walt  serves as the Pastor for Senior Care. He leads a care group on Tuesday’s (see calendar). As the eldest elder, Walt encourages the other elders with his wisdom of experience. He and his wife Roberta thank God for their eleven grandchildren and enjoy spending time with them.

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Horton

Tom and his wife Karen were born and raised as lifelong residents of Philadelphia and have been involved in ministry in the city for over 20 years. Currently Tom is serving as the Pastor for Family Life Ministries with a specific role of overseeing the care groups and training care group leaders. Tom and his wife Karen have four wonderful children and two grandkids.

 

 

 

 

Danny Adams

Danny serves as the Pastor for Children’s Ministries. Danny grew up in New Jersey, but we don’t hold that against him. Danny and his wife, Becky, have a passion to see the gospel lived and preached at Grace and in their community. Currently Danny is responsible for the nurseries and Grace4Kids ministries. The Adams have two daughters.

 

 

 

 

Rob Chisholm

Rob moved to Philadelphia to begin serving as part of the pastoral team at Grace. As the Pastor for Music and Biblical Education, his responsibilities include shepherding the musicians and teaching classes like the new membership course, “This is Grace.” Rob enjoys spending time at home with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children.