Leadership

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Brian Land

Lead Pastor

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Brian and Amy have been married since 1992 and led youth ministries for 20 years after which Brian transitioned to Preaching Pastor at Grace Mills River as he prepared to plant Grace Brevard. They have three kids: Ashley, who is married and works in the power industry in Austin, TX; Trevor, who works in the Finance World in Huntsville, AL; Emily the Art Queen in Asheville, NC

 

Chris Godley

Ministries Coordinator

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Hannah Hodge

Administrator

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Hannah Hodge and her husband Sam have been members of Grace Brevard since 2022. They moved to the area to work at a camp and conference center where they met in college. When Hannah is not working at camp, she likes to be outside whether it's going on a run or walking her dog, Memphis. She is excited to use her gifts at Grace Brevard and looks forward to getting to know people in the church better!
 
 
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Mark Emory

Elder

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Mark has lived in Brevard for 42 years and is retired from working in administration at the local hospital. He is an original member of Grace Brevard and was a former member and deacon at a previous church. He is married to Lynne and has two grown children and four grandchildren. His daughter Leah is a Grace Brevard supported missionary with Serge in London

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Grant Pierrone

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Ethan Lydon

Elder

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Ethan moved to Brevard in 2020 to pursue his long-time dream of growing roots in the western North Carolina mountains. He is married to Jean with two grown children. He comes to Brevard from northern Ohio, where he served his church as a deacon and member of the executive committee for 4 years. Serving, building community, learning, and loving within the church are a passion and calling. Professionally, Ethan works full-time with Microsoft where he helps lead partner strategy.
 
 

Jack Lange

Elder

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Jack moved to Brevard permanently in 2018 having been a part time resident since 2006. He is a widower with one grown son. He lived in South Florida for more than fifty years where he was active in several churches. Jack also participated in Celebrate Recovery a Christian 12 Step program as a leader for a number of years.  Prayer ministry, study and walking out the truth found in the bible, the word of God and participating in the life of the Church are life goals. Jack is fully retired from the Environmental Consulting field.

 
 

Joe Kirk

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Joe Kirk moved to Brevard from Nashville when he retired in 2022. He lives in Connestee Falls with his wife Betsy and the youngest of their eight daughters, Sophia. Joe was born in West Virginia and has lived is seven southeastern States. Joe and Betsy came to faith in Jesus while he was a student at the University of Florida. He had a diverse career ranging from campus ministry to Information Technology management to the music industry.