Paul Gruetter
Senior Pastor
paulgruetter@yahoo.com

Paul has served at Grace since 2003. A native Ohioan, Paul is married to Joy, who teaches voice at Terra Community College, and gives private lesson on piano and guitar in her home. They have two adult children, and in 2008 welcomed their first grandson. Paul’s duties at Grace include all the general pastoral duties, with special emphasis on preaching, teaching, and worship planning. In his spare time, he plays tennis and racquetball, raises flowers, and plays bass guitar.

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), and one granddaughter (Morgan).

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. Tricia lives in Clyde with her husband Michael and two small children, Casey and Ivy Grace. Tricia is involved at Grace in Spirit Praise Team, Vacation Bible School, Love in Action, and serves as a mentor for new members. She enjoys camping and playing with her family.