Paul Gruetter
Senior Pastor
paulgruetter@yahoo.com

Paul has served at Grace since 2003. A native Ohioan, Paul is married to Joy and they have an adult son and a college-age daughter. Paul’s duties at Grace include all the general pastoral duties, with special emphasis on leadership and worship planning. In his spare time, he plays tennis and racquetball, raises flowers, and is trying to learn how to take care of roses.

James Avers
Visitation Pastor
pastorjim777@sbcglobal.net

Following his retirement after 37 years of full-time ministry, Jim joined the Grace staff as visitation pastor in August 2004.  His primary responsibility is to visit Grace's homebound members monthly and to offer Holy Communion.  Jim is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.  He and his wife, Linda, have two adult children (Amy & Andy), one granddaughter (Morgan) and their dog (Her Majesty Lady Belle).

Tricia McElfresh
Director, Noah's Ark Preschool
noahs_ark_fremont@yahoo.com

Tricia started working at Grace in 1998 as the Youth Director. In 2002, she became the Administrator of Noah's Ark Preschool at Grace. Tricia lives in Clyde with her husband Michael and two small children, Casey (4) and Ivy Grace (3). Tricia is involved at Grace in Women's Bible Study, Vacation Bible School, Love in Action, and serves as a mentor for new members. She enjoys camping and playing with her family.