Our Pastors
Cameron Neace
Lead Pastor
Wife: Caitlin
Education: Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies, Bachelor of Intercultural Ministry, Associate in Biblical Studies
Life Verse: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT: To set my heart to study the Word of God, to obey it, and to share it with all those around me (Ezra 7:10).
Fun Facts
Favorite Vacation Spot: Still looking…
Favorite Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy (pretty much all of Marvel), The Dark Knight trilogy, Maze Runner trilogy
Favorite Books (besides the Bible): High King of Heaven (edited by John MacArthur); The Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis)
Favorite Bible Translation for Personal Study: ESV
Favorite Preachers: David Platt, John Piper
Favorite Food: Pizza, Burgers, Mexican Food
Current / Past Jobs: Lead Pastor – Bright Hope Community Church: 2019 – present; Associate Pastor – Blue River Community Church: 2018 – 2019; Crew Member – Krispy Kreme: 2016 – 2017; School Bus Driver – First Student: 2013 – 2014; Shift Manager – Hardee’s: 2010 – 2012
Hobbies: Blogging, reading, wood burning, watching movies, making YouTube videos
Cats or Dogs: Cats (after all, Christ is referred to as The Lion… Revelation 5:5)
PC or Mac: I use an iPhone and a PC computer, so you could say I’m conflicted
Chris McGrady
Worship Pastor
Wife: Justi
Children: Gavin, Mia, Josi
Education: Grove City College: B.S. Mathematics/Secondary Education; Currently pursuing Seminary Masters at Luther Rice University
Life Verse: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT: To lead others into a thriving relationship with Jesus Christ as I teach and demonstrate His grace and truth; to live all life for His glory and His joy.
Fun Facts
Favorite Vacation Spot: Topsail Island, NC; Disney World; Cape Cod
Favorite movie: It’s a Wonderful Life; Lord of the Rings trilogy
Favorite books (besides the Bible): Jesus Among Other Gods (Ravi Zacharias); Goliath Must Fall (Louie Giglio)
Favorite bible translation for personal study: ESV
Favorite preachers: Chuck Swindoll, Louie Giglio, Adrian Rogers
Favorite food: Wings and Thanksgiving dinner
Current/past jobs: Physics/Math/Chemistry Teacher - Freeport Senior High School: 1995 to present; Boys Soccer Coach: 1995 - 2009
Hobbies: music, sports, landscaping
Cats or dogs: Dogs! No question.
PC or Mac: all things Apple